For CUHK Students - Call for Applications: APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Programme 2023 (CUHK Internal Deadline: 31 March 2023)

Students will learn to apply design thinking principles to develop innovative and human-centred solutions to complex issues of sustainability using case studies from Hong Kong and around the world.

• Full-time CUHK undergraduate students, except final year students in 2022–23, from all disciplines are welcome.
• Have a good command of English.
• Priority will be given to students who demonstrate strong academic and leadership record, commitment to promoting sustainability, and potential contribution to future action on sustainable cities development.

• Lectures and workshops by academics, industry experts and NGO leaders
• Field trips to learn about the sustainability efforts in Hong Kong
• Group projects to design innovative solutions to complex issues of sustainability in the Pacific Rim
• Social activities to make friends with peers from around the world

• The programme fee of HK$4,350 will be waived.
• Most meals and on-campus accommodation will be provided during the programme.
• A remuneration of HK$3,000 will be offered to each CUHK student who will also serve as an ambassador of CUHK. The responsibilities of a student ambassador include:
  • Attend a mandatory briefing session prior to the programme.
  • Prepare orientation packages.
  • Facilitate check-in and check-out of overseas participants.
  • Lead campus tours and ice-breaking activities.
  • Provide support for cultural and social activities and introduce the local culture to overseas participants.
  • Other ad-hoc activities

• A deposit of HK$500 has to be made, which will be refunded upon successful completion of the programme.

• Interested students should submit an online application with the latest CUHK transcript by 31 March 2023 (Friday).
• Application result will be announced in April.