EAGLE the Adventurers
“EAGLE the Adventurers” is a transformative programme designed to empower students from PolyU and our global partner universities through intensive experiential learning. It offers a powerful platform for enriched intercultural interactions and hands-on leadership exposures, leveraging PolyU’s robust network.
EAGLE was much more than a leadership programme. It was a life lesson in commitment, ethics, intercultural understanding, and personal growth. I'm now with a transformed mindset and a deeper appreciation for the people and the world around me.
Janhavi Munot
EAGLE the Adventurers
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The EAGLE journey enhanced my sense of purpose, improved my self-regulated learning, and shaped my cognitive and dispositional outlook.
Luke Frenken
EAGLE the Adventurers
Department of Management and Marketing
I learned to work with people, collaborate with them, and truly understand what being part of a team means. I also learned the importance of reflection so to set a clear plan for the future.
Felix Cheng
EAGLE the Adventurers
School of Nursing
As I came to understand through this journey, leadership is more than just leading a group. Leadership can manifest in various forms.
Abby Lui
EAGLE the Adventurers
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Applicant
- must be a current full-time UGC-funded undergraduate student of PolyU throughout the duration of EAGLE the Adventurers 2025/26 (the Programme, including the application period: Oct 2025 – Aug 2026).
- must have sufficient English proficiency to actively participate in the experiential learning activities, training sessions, discussions and presentations throughout the Programme.
Programme Costs and Sponsorship
- The successful applicants (hereafter, the participants) are required to settle a refundable deposit of HK$1,500 and a non-refundable programme fee of HK$1,000 per person.
- All programme-related costs for scheduled activities throughout the Programme will be covered.
- Participants will be provided with accommodation and some meals during the two-week leadership summer immersion (check-in: 8 Jun 2026; check-out: 22 Jun 2026).
- Unless otherwise specified, participants are responsible for all external costs. This includes, but is not limited to, travel outside the programme, securing necessary travel documents (e.g., visas or passports), and any additional nights of residence beyond the period provided.
- PolyU reserves the right to forfeit the deposit of HKD1,500 from any participant who
- withdraws from the Programme after confirming participation; and/or
- is deemed to be in violation of the rules and regulations of the Programme.
Rules and Regulations
- The personal data and information provided will be used by PolyU for handling this nomination, publicity and reporting purposes. PolyU may disclose this data to relevant parties for these purposes.
- The personal data and information provided will be kept for a period of no more than four years under normal circumstances.
- All participants must attend all activities arranged throughout the Programme.
- Participants are solely and fully responsible for ensuring their personal safety throughout the duration of the Programme.
- PolyU reserves the right to disqualify any participant whose behaviour is deemed to be in violation of the rules and regulations of the Programme.
- PolyU reserves the right to modify any aspects of the Programme at any time.
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Application Period
- Oct – 23 Nov 2025 || Call for application
- 23 Nov || Application deadline
- 17 – 28 Nov || Selection interview
- 5 Dec || Result announcement (tentative)
Orientation, Experiential Learning & Thematic Trainings
Semester Two, 2025/26 (Sat or Sun, depending on the availability of the partner organisations)- 17 / 18 Jan 2026 || 2026 Orientation session
- 7 / 8 Feb || Team-building and Collaboration
- 28 Feb || Global Outlook and Contribution
- 7 / 8 Mar || Self-challenge and Aspiration to Excellence
- 28 / 29 Mar || Preparation training for “EAGLE Leadership Summer Immersion” (1)
- 11 / 12 Apr || Diverse Faces of the Society – Ethnic Minority
- 30 / 31 May || Preparation training for “EAGLE Leadership Summer Immersion” (2)
EAGLE Leadership Summer Immersion and EAGLE the Adventurers 2025/26
Summer, Jun 2026 (for all students of PolyU and invited partner universities)- 8 Jun || Check-in and/or arrival
- 9 Jun || EAGLE International Youth Leaders Summit
- 10 Jun || Local engagement, volunteering services and experiential learning
- 11 Jun || Cultural Immersion Day: the diverse faces of Hong Kong
- 12 Jun || Thematic Training I & II: Global Outlook through UNSDGs; Leadership Ethics for Social Betterment
- 13 Jun || Leadership Training Day Camp
- 14 Jun || Preparation for the offshore expedition
- 15 Jun || Thematic Training III & IV: Project and Crisis Management; Social Innovation and Design Thinking
- 16 Jun || Project Ideation Workshop; Organisational Briefings & Interaction
- 17 – 20 Jun || Offshore expedition
- History of Ancient Silk Road
- Inclusive Diversity
- Advanced Technology for Social Goods
- The Belt & Road Initiative
- (Evening dedicated to project proposal furtherment)
- 21 Jun 2026 || Proposal presentations / Closing
- 22 Jun 2026 || Check-out and/or departure
PolyU departments / units may invite and nominate their student(s) to take part in "EAGLE the Adventurers 2025/26". Please check with your departments or connected units if you would like to obtain a nomination.
Nomination Period
- Oct – 22 Dec 2025 || Call for nomination by PolyU departments / units
- 22 Dec 2025 || Deadline for nomination
- 29 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026 || Online selection interview (5-10 mins)
- 7-8 Jan 2026 || Announcement of result
Previous Achievements
The first two runs of EAGLE the Adventurers in 2023/24 and 2024/25 provided students with a holistic leadership enhancement and a platform to develop their own social projects.
50 selected students learnt about the local needs in Kathmandu, Nepal, and co-created nine social projects with the Nepali community. They embarked on an offshore expedition to Nepal, visited renowned organizations and executed the social projects together with the locals.
Learn more about their achievements and learning!
Holistic Leadership Enhancement with Projects in Nepal
