The Hongkong Prize is an award that honors students for conducting historical research on Hong Kong. Students whose projects win are given cash awards and access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities. As well as conducting their studies, winners are also expected to write written reports detailing their findings; winners will then be honored at an awards ceremony; this competition is open to residents of Southeast Asia, mainland China and international students alike.
The Hong Kong Global Development Prize provides Hong Kong with an opportunity to demonstrate its innovative ideas that shape global development issues and cement its status as an international development hub. Through your work, this prize provides you with a chance to make an impactful difference in people’s lives; open to individuals or organisations working towards building “A sustainable and inclusive future for all”.
While many would consider themselves fortunate enough to live near an ocean or river, others will experience difficulty. If this describes you, don’t despair: help is at hand! BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize champions its mission to “boost Hong Kong through science”, drawing in top researchers to attract world-class scientists while nurturing up-and-coming scientists – ultimately helping Hong Kong become a premier research hub worldwide. The Hong Kong Prize offers more than HK$2 million in prizes and grants, with access to some of Hong Kong’s premier research facilities, in an independent merit-based award that recognizes scientific research with societal benefits free from sponsorship or personal interests. Previous recipients have included journalists who exposed human rights abuses as well as professors credited with developing liquid biopsy technology for rapidly diagnosing cancer patients.
Art is more than an outlet; it can help us express and comprehend the difficulties of modern living. Art can serve as an important conduit for understanding these struggles. With more artists turning towards social activism and making works that depict human tribulations, this year’s HK Art Prize selected nine works including Noormah Jamal’s Did the Seed Grow? painting that explores honor and disgrace as well as Pakistani artist Sameen Agha’s A Home is a Terrible Place to Love sculpture that depicts an abandoned house made out of red marble.
The Hongkong Prize Scholarship Contest recognizes both academic achievements and extracurricular activities of its participants, drawing thousands of applications annually and honoring only the top candidates at an awards ceremony. The prize was established by friends and students of Professor John D. Young (deceased), who believed that knowledge of local history is integral to understanding Hong Kong today. In his honor, this award bears his name. The prize’s mission is to encourage students to pursue their passions and broaden their global perspectives, and requires applicants to make significant time investments into applying. Its rules are stringent, and successful applicants will need a great deal of dedication in order to participate. In addition to demanding substantial written work, the judging panel will consider both the quality of research performed as well as student involvement and participation in school activities. If their research falls below par, if successful winner may forfeit prize money and a certificate.