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FUNDING SUPPORT

Non-means-tested Mainland Experience Scheme for Post-secondary Students

About the Scheme

To encourage more post-secondary students in Hong Kong to pursue exchange activities in the Mainland, the Education Bureau introduced Non-means-tested Mainland Experience Scheme for Post-secondary Students (Non-means-tested MES), starting from July 2019.

Eligibility

  • Local and non-local students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programmes at HKU at the time of application and throughout the duration of the subsidized exchange activity.

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  • Students who have NEVER received a subsidy under the Non-means-tested MES as each undergraduate student can receive subsidy under the Scheme only ONCE, irrespective of the amount of the subsidy they receive.

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  • Participation in an exchange activity comprising substantive learning elements including learning activities, internship programmes, service programmes and national/regional/international events and competitions, to be held in the Mainland, last at least 3 days, and be organized/coordinated by HKU Faculty/Department/Unit, commencing between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025.

Funding Scope

  • For each exchange activity, the maximum amount of subsidy is calculated by adding up the subsidy under (a) and (b) below. HKU reserves the right to adjust the actual amount of subsidy downwards, based on the actual expenses and existence of other subsidy/sponsorship granted to the students, etc.

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Example

If a local or non-local student joins an exchange activity in the Mainland for 95 days, the maximum subsidy to be granted would be $8,400 (i.e. (a)$900+(b)$7,500).​​

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  • The duration of an exchange activity should cover the period from the commencement date to the completion date. Travelling time back and forth between Hong Kong and the exchange destination should NOT be counted towards the duration of the exchange activity.

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  • The subsidy is provided on a reimbursement basis to eligible students.
     

Application for Reimbursement

  • Complete the online application and upload the following required documents within one month after the completion of the programme for reimbursement:

    • UID copy, if you are a final year student

    • Proof of completion of the programme with your name visible on the document (e.g. certificate of completion, transcript, email from host/ faculty confirming your completion) (if required)

    • Programme itinerary (if required)

    • Receipts for reimbursement item(s)

      • Programme Fee

      • Airfare, train fare and/ or other transportation fees to and from the destination region (one return trip only) Local transportation within Hong Kong or the destination region is not covered. (e.g. Local taxi fee to High-Speed Rail Station cannot be reimbursed.)

      • Accommodation fee

      • Insurance and/ or medical expenses

      • Visa application fee

    • Sharing in English (at least 300 words)

    • 5 photos of the programme

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Remarks

  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis all year round.

  • Late submissions or incomplete applications will NOT be entertained.

Enquiries

​​For further information, please contact Mainland Affairs Office at caocvf@hku.hk.

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