A. Objectives
This scheme aims to encourage students to enrich their learning experience and to broaden their horizon by attending summer schools in various overseas universities. The College hopes that such experiences can enable students to deepen their understanding of different culture of places worldwide, develop mutual understanding and foster exchange between universities. (Due to COVID19, for 2021-22 only online language learning programmes (credit or non-credit bearing) would be subsidized under this scheme)
B. Eligibility
a. All New Asia College students (except final-year students whose expected graduation is 2021-22 2nd-term)
b. Good academic and disciplinary standing
C. Online Language Learning Programmes
- Student can apply for an online language learning programme/course(s) of the same language provided by a overseas university or educational institution during summer (May – Aug) 2022.
Before the application, students are advised to check the website of the respective organizer for the following detailed information: 1) Application deadline(s), 2) Admission requirements (especially English language requirements), 3) Available online courses and schedule ((whether live classes or recorded classes provided) 4) Assessment method and transcript/certificate arrangement, 5) Fees and payment deadline etc.
*For the most updated information, please refer to the official website of the host universities/institutions for each programme, or contact the programme coordinators for enquiries.
D. Application Procedures
a. Submit Online Application from 21 March - 8 April 2022.
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13647653
b. Screening of application and recommendation of grant will be based on the following criteria:
1. Academic performance
2. Priority will be given to those students without overseas exchange experience
c. Successful applicants will be informed individually by email on 15 April 2022.
d. Selected students are required to apply for the summer programmes by themselves and pay the tuition fee on or before 31 May 2022, then they should inform the college once their enrollments are confirmed by the host universities/institutions.
e. Caution money of HK$1,500 shall be payable by successful applicants after receiving the notification from the
College. Failure in registration for the summer schools without a proper reason may result in the forfeiture of the caution
money.
E. Subsidy from the College
The College will subsidize the actual amount of the tuition fee up to HK$5000. Only the tuition fee will be subsidized. The rest of the expenses (eg. application fee, textbook etc.) should be borne by the students.
F. Requirements
Upon completion of the summer course(s), applicants have to fulfil the following requirements in order to be eligible for the subsidy:
a. Submit the softcopy of the official transcript or certificate of completion (which can show student name, the programme/course(s) name and completion date) issued by the host universities/institutions as a proof of completing the programme/course(s).
b. Submit the course outlines and class schedule.
c. Submit the softcopies of the tuition fee receipt and bank statement/credit card statement which could show the date ,charged items and amounts.
d. Submit a study report (in English; including self-reflection) of 1,000 words, and photos (if any) with captions featuring the learning experience (The College reserves the right to edit the report for publication).
e. Assist the College in the promotion of language and exchange activities (such as to share with other College students their learning experience).
Mr. Jack Wong