APRU Undergraduate Leaders Programme
Leadership for sustainable cities development - Chinese University of Hong Kong
About the program
Program Dates: 26 June, 2023 - 16 July, 2023
With a strong commitment to promoting sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will be hosting the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Undergraduate Leaders’ Programme (ULP) themed Leadership for Sustainable Cities Development in 2023 to empower students to become changemakers in pursuit of building sustainable, safe, resilient and inclusive cities.
Students will learn to apply design thinking principles to develop innovative and human-centred solutions to complex issues of sustainability using case studies from Hong Kong and around the world. They will gain insights and hands-on experience on the work of the social, public and business sectors in promoting the SDGs to allow them to develop a global vision in solving urban and sustainability challenges that transcend city and country boundaries in the Pacific Rim.
Eligibility
UBC is pleased to be able to nominate up to 5 students to participate in this year's forum. Students must meet the following criteria:
- You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application
- You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
- You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g. not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
- You must maintain 70% average prior to your departurure
- Open to all disciplines
Awards and Program Costs
Program Fees
The program fee of $4350 HKD (approximately $740 CAD) includes visa application, on-campus accommodation, most meals, program materials, and cultural excursions. Students are responsible for transportation costs and personal expenses.
Go Global Fee
The Go Global Fee ($415.00 CDN) is an administrative fee required for all applicants to Go Global programs. The fee is non-refundable. The fee will be applied to students SIS account following nomination to participate in the leaders forum.
Students who withdraw from the program by March 30, will have their Go Global fee adjusted from $415.00 to $321.75 (reduced by $93.25).
Awards
Selected students are eligible to receive a Go Global award valued at $1,000.
Up to 10 forum participants may receive an award valued at $8,000 HKD ($1,300 CAD). Awards are granted to strong candidates that will serve as student leaders during the forum.
How to Apply
Apply directly to Go Global online by March 1, 2023. In your application include a 300 - 400 word statement outlining how this program contributes to your academic, personal, and civic goals.
If nominated you will be asked to submit an application to CUHK by March 15, 2023. Selected students will receive detailed instructions following the Go Global deadline.
Contact Go Global
In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours
Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.