The Hong Kong Prize is an annual student competition aimed at exploring and presenting Hong Kong history from various perspectives. Participants must conduct extensive research before writing an essay and giving a speech about their findings. Reports submitted are judged according to relevance, systematized use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis and citation of bibliographies/footnotes etc. The judging panel evaluates each entry comprehensively before selecting their winning team at an award ceremony held every October.
This prize is open to residents of Southeast Asia, mainland China, and international applicants alike. An expert panel determines who wins; previous recipients have included journalists who exposed human rights abuses as well as activists fighting for free speech rights.
In addition to financial rewards, the Hong Kong Prize offers scientists an unparalleled opportunity to advance their careers in one of Asia’s premier science centers. This can be especially advantageous for scientists seeking collaboration opportunities among local researchers and accessing top facilities – this was especially relevant in 2023 where Ng Siew Chien received this prestigious accolade for developing noninvasive tests for gastrointestinal tract and autism spectrum disorders and for his breakthroughs in phase engineering of nanomaterials and 3D micro- and nanofabrication respectively.
Hong Kong is an attractive option for international students due to its exceptional academic reputation and wide selection of courses, as well as numerous scholarships and awards available through universities and colleges offering related programs. Scholarship applications may also be made directly to these institutions.
Hongkong Prize is an independent merit-based award that recognizes scientific research with social benefits, making it a unique and prestigious international recognition of scientific work by individuals regardless of race, nationality, gender or religion. For the first time this year, nominations from researchers within Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area have also been included for consideration for this year.
Each winner will receive a certificate and HK$25,000 prize; additionally, their school will be honored with an award of HK$10k. Applicants must first be nominated by the Head of Engineering Department in their higher education institution before submitting both their published full article as well as blinded abstract via the link below.
Until someone wins the first prize, any unclaimed funds will be added to a jackpot in subsequent draws and could reach staggering levels over time. That is why it is essential that applicants thoroughly read and understand all rules and regulations prior to submitting an application in Hongkong as this can ensure you don’t waste either your time or money on unprofitable applications or fall prey to scam artists who could attempt to scam applicants out of money or time by not complying with them properly. We wish everyone good luck in applying for one of the many prizes offered! Good luck and have fun!