The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HKU Academy for the Talented
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Description
A global talent platform for exceptional secondary school students, directly managed by the Admissions Office of The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Members gain access to academic programmes, events, HKU faculty and an international community of talented students.
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What you get
Access to HKU programmes; monthly events; exposure to university life; interaction with faculty and experts; international community; opportunities to participate in specialised HKU academies and programmes.
Requirements
Current S3–S5 / Grade 9–11 / Year 10–12 students; applicants are expected to be in the top 20% of their school and demonstrate outstanding achievements in STEM, innovation, languages/debate, music, sports or community service.
How to apply
Review the requirements
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Prepare your materials
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Save it in Pathfolio
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Apply
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
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