Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025 Application Form

Applicants, who wish to be considered for nomination of the Innotech Scholarship by PolyU, are required to approach the Departmental Scholarship Liaison Officer to indicate their interest in the Scholarship before submission of their online application on or before 9 January 2025 (23:59), or the date set by individual department (whichever is earlier). For details on the Scholarship, please refer to the PolyU Scholarship webpage: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/srss/scholarships/application/admin-by-sao/ or contact the Student Affairs Office via email at sao.sch@polyu.edu.hk.
Please prepare the following documents (digital copy) before you fill-in the form:
1. A recent photo
2. Transcript
3. English test result
4. Certificates of public examinations
5. Other supporting documents (if any)
*You are recommended to read through the form before filling in. You may take more than 15 minutes to complete this form. You may save and resume your application. Please make sure you submit/save your application before you leave your computer/electronic device. Do not use a public computer/electronic device to fill-in this form.
Read and follow the Application Procedures and Eligibility & Criteria carefully prior to submitting your application. (details) Please note that shortlisted candidates must attend an Internal Selection Interview hosted by PolyU and a final Interview hosted by the InnoTech Scholarship Secretariat tentatively to be held in end January 2025 and March 2025 respectively.
Read and understand the Application Procedures and Eligibility & Criteria .*

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Are you a student from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University?*

Yes, I am
If no, please click here to select the correct form of your university for application.
How did you know the InnoTech Scholarship?*

InnoTech Scholarship websiteUniversity websiteLeaflet/PosterFacebook/InstagramEmail from PolyURecommended by teaching staffRecommended by previous awardee
Name of the previous awardee
I. Personal Data:
Name in English:*

SurnameGiven Name
Name in Chinese:

姓名
Gender:*

MaleFemale
E-mail Address (permanent) :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Phone Number:*
Mobile No.
Home Tel No.
Mailing Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

LocationState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please upload a recent colour photograph showing frontal face:*

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II. Programme Information:
Your focusing "InnoTech Area":*
*Your choice is essential to the selection procedures. Please make sure your Scholarship Plan is related to your focusing "InnoTech Area".
You may refer to this list for suggestions on choosing the InnoTech Area
Faculty/Department:*
Programme of Study:*
Major:
Student Number:*
Year of Study:*

current yeartotal years of study for graduation
III. Academic Record:
*If you do not have Transcript or English Test Result at this moment, you can still submit your application. Please contact SAO of PolyU to update your application once your Transcript or English Test Result is ready.
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Cumulative GPA Max point
English Test Undertaken:

HKDSE English LanguageTOEFL (Internet-based test)IELTS (Academic Module)Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0511Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0522Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (Specification A or B)Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English as a Second LanguageIB English A Language and Literature Standard LevelIB English A Language and Literature High LevelIB English B Standard LevelIB English B High Level
English Test Score:
(Overall)
(Listening and Integrated Skills)
(Reading)
(Writing)
(Speaking)
Please upload your transcripts for both GPA/CGA and English Test together as supporting documents:

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Qualifications and Open Examinations Result
Qualifications / Open Examinations (1):*
Secondary School / Institution (1):*
Results (1)*
Qualifications / Open Examinations (2):
Secondary School / Institution (2):
Results (2)
Qualifications / Open Examinations (3):
Secondary School / Institution (3)
Results (3)
Please upload your certificate(s) of public examination(s) as supporting documents:*

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(Optional) Academic Awards or Scholarships Received
(Optional) Please upload Supporting documents/proofs if any:

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IV. Experience (secondary school, college and university)
Provide maximum 6 Extra-Curricular Activities and Community Services for reference:*
Provide maximum 3 start-ups, researches or internships experience for reference:
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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V. Statement of Interest - to be scored by selection panel
Please share:

(1) your plan of using the scholarship (e.g. Attachment Programme, Internships, Ideations, etc.) related to your focus "InnoTech Area";

(2) your long-term career aspirations in your focusing "InnoTech Area"; and

(3) how would you contribute to the betterment of our society relating to your focus "InnoTech Area";

(4) your views on the topic and possible actions related to environmental protection or long-term sustainable development in your focus "InnoTech Area".

(maximum 150 words for each part)
(1) Scholarship plan:*

0/150
(2) Long-term career aspirations:*

0/150
(3) Potential contributions to the society:*

0/150
(4) Environmental protection or long-term sustainable development in your focus "InnoTech Area":*

0/150
VI. Scholarship Plan :
*Your Scholarship Plan should be related to your focusing "InnoTech Area".
1. Preliminary Indication of University/Institution for Attachment Programme
Proposed number of Attachment Programme:*
Summary of the Attachment Programmes:*
Please roughly estimate the cost of the Attachment Programmes based on the following items that may covered by the Scholarship:
1. Tuition and application fee
2. Accommodation and board
3. Books and other supplies
4. Airfare and visa application
5. Other mandatory costs
Total estimated cost:*
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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VI. Local Internship Programme (Optional):
2. Local Internship Programme (Optional):
Do you wish to join the optional internship programme if you are successfully awarded with the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Preference of nature/field of the internship:
Preferred duration for internship:
weeks (maximum 12)
Preferred period for internship:
(MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) *The period should not be overlapped with attachment programmes
VII. Mentorship Programme:
3. Mentorship Programme:
Do you have preference for your mentor if you are successfully awarded with the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Preference of the academic field of your mentor:
Preference of learning aspects from the mentor:
(e.g. entrepreneurships, research, leadership skills)
(e.g. entrepreneurships, research, leadership skills)
4. Ideations and Achievements Showcase (Optional):
Do you wish to utilise the scholarship to support your ideations if you are successfully awarded the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Name of your ideation:
Please estimate the cost of the ideations based on the following items that may covered by the Scholarship:
1. Equipment or programme material;
2. Venue or equipment rental fee;
3. Transportation;
4. Additional insurance incurred

Expenses will not be covered, including but not limited to:
- Manpower;
- Catering
Summary of the expenses on ideation:
Total estimated cost:
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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Brief description of the plan of the ideation (maximum 150 words):

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VII. Declaration
1. I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. In the event that any information is found untrue or inaccurate in the future, the Scholarship Secretariat reserves the right to invalidate any application, withdraw the scholarship approved and require any payment made to be refunded.

2. I agree that information provided in this application will be used and/or disclosed by the Scholarship Secretariat to relevant parties to process the application as well as for related purposes, such as conducting selection interviews, monitoring of progress, etc.

3. I understand that if I am awarded the Innovation and Technology Scholarship, I will automatically become a member of "Hub for the Future" programme, which is a talent hub for HSBC Scholars. The information provided in this application will be used for communications and event promotion purposes of "Hub for the Future".

4. I've read and agree with the personal information collection statement and privacy policy of HKFYG.

By signing in the space below, you agree with the above declaration. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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I. Personal Data:

II. Programme Information:

III. Academic Record:

IV. Experience (secondary school, college and university)

V. Statement of Interest - to be scored by selection panel

VI. Scholarship Plan :

VI. Local Internship Programme (Optional):

VII. Mentorship Programme:

VII. Declaration