Student Development

FLY Award– Find a Learning Opportunity Yourself 

 

FLY Award (遊歷學習計劃) aims to enrich Chung Chi students’ international exposure and motivate students to explore their potential through learning abroad. The Award provides financial support for students to further their personal development with an international perspective, participate in short-term non-local programmes or activities organized by recognized institutes, academies or organizations.

 

       

 

Activities Abroad and Learning Outcomes

Students are encouraged to actively explore different learning opportunities overseas, including but not limited to:

1. Professional Training / Interest Course
2. Volunteer Service
3. Competition / Performance
4. Conference / Symposium
5. Internship/ Field Trip
6. Short-Term Academic Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

which are able to achieve at least one of the following learning outcomes:

  • To gain professional development of knowledge or skills; develop positive attitudes and values;
  • To develop a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement; 
  • To recognize cultural diversity and demonstrate the ability to take another’s perspective;
  • To apply the knowledge or experience earned to local or global contexts.

 

The College reserves the right to decide if the activities are eligible for such Award.

 

Eligibility

Each student will be granted the Award up to two times within the normative study period for activities in two different natures. Due to the limited quota, the activities without other financial support will have priority.

*Remarks

The College provides EYE (Excel Yourself through Exploration) Award for programmes organized/subsidized by the College, and FLY (Find a Learning Opportunity Yourself) Award for outreaching activities organized by recognized parties. Every Chung Chi student is eligible to apply for these 2 awards with one of the following possibilities: 

1. Two (2) EYE Awards

2. One (1) EYE Award + One (1) FLY Award

3. Two (2) FLY Awards

 

The College reserves the right to decide if the activities are eligible for such Award.

 

Subsidy

Successful applicants will receive each time an award up to HK$10,000 or 50% of their actual expenses, whichever the lower. The Award covers the following items:

  • Programme fee to be paid to organizer
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare
  • Visa
  • Insurance

*Remarks

The Award only covers the activity period and a buffer period of 1-2 days before and after the activity. Otherwise, the award amount may be adjusted.

 

The College reserves the right of the decision on the Award amount.

 

Application Methods and Dates

Students should fill out the Webform [click here]. All applications should apply before the commencement of the activity. An interview may be arranged for further assessment.

 

Application Schedule for 2024/25 :

Application Round Applying for activity taken during Application Opens Submission Deadline Result Announcement (Normally)
1st Round Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 Sep 2, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Nov2024
2nd Round Feb 2025 – Aug 2025 Jan 28, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 Apr 2025
3rd Round May 2025 – Aug 2025 May 6, 2025 Jun 2, 2025 Jul 2025

 

Award Claiming Requirements

 

Successful applicants have to submit the followings within one month after the activities abroad or the release of application result, whichever the later. The College reserves the right to withdraw the Award for applicants who fail to submit the required items in a timely manner.

Item

Content

Submission Method

Reflective Essay

  • Share your experiences and insights from the activity
  • Not less than 500 words in Chinese OR English
  • Insert snapshots where appropriate

Upload to a OneDrive folder, grant access, and send the folder link to catchung@cuhk.edu.hk (Ms. Chung).

Short Video

  • Summarize your learning experience
  • Duration: 2-3 minutes
  • in Chinese OR English

Video Script

  • in Chinese OR English

Activity Photos

  • At least 5 photos
  • In JPEG & 2-10MB each
  • with captions in Chinese AND English

Receipts

  • Submit original receipts

Submit in person to the Student Development Office, 4/F, Pommerenke Student Centre

 

College also reserves the right to edit and publish the video, essay or photos you submitted in full or in part on College website and publications.

 

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