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Cross-institutional Student-led Social Projects

Cross-institutional Student-led Social Projects

The call for applications for Cross-institutional Student-led Social Projects (CSSP) 2025/26 offers a maximum of HK$80,000 to award subsidies for selected projects to be undertaken by project groups from UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong.

The purpose of CSSP is to foster mutual understanding and collaboration among students from universities, and to encourage creative and constructive initiatives that enhance learning and holistic development while making a positive social impact.

Organised by:
EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Hub (the EAGLE Hub),
Student Development Section (SDS), Student Affairs Office (SAO),
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

Supported by:
University & College YMCA Department (Uni-Y), 
The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong


Application Deadline: 4 November 2025 (Tuesday)

The selected project groups will:

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Eligibility

All Current Full-time UGC-funded Undergraduates from the listed universities in Hong Kong should submit applications in groups of 4-8 persons, with students from at least 2 of the listed UGC-funded universities, and a group leader / co-leader from PolyU.

Listed Universities

All current full-time UGC-funded undergraduates from the listed universities in Hong Kong are welcome to apply.

 

Assessment Criteria

Project groups are invited to submit a comprehensive project proposal (refer to the Appendix). Applications will be assessed through various aspect, including but not limited to, the diversity of group members (e.g., universities, study majors, local/non-local student combinations, etc.), the project feasibility, social impact, innovation, effectiveness, etc.

Projects should either be a community serviced-based project or a social innovation and/or tech-based project, and should be undertaken locally. The approved funding amount for each project will be announced after reviewing and/or revising of proposals upon the approval of the selection panel of CSSP.

Each group will have to work with a designated project administration staff and/or a project advisor, who will monitor and provide guidance throughout the project and for any entailed commitments.

 

Key Dates

 

 

Enquiries

EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Hub

Student Development Section, Student Affairs Office, PolyU

 

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