Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Exchange Programme 2025

Have you already experienced the power of service-learning and want to take your involvement to the next level? Join our service-learning exchange programme to embark on an unforgettable journey of personal growth, cultural exchange and civic engagement!

Programme Description:

The Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) Exchange Programme is funded by the Lee Hysan Foundation. The objective is to develop students’ global citizenship and social responsibility beyond the service-learning requirement through an immersive service-learning (SL) exchange experience co-organized by renowned universities in the United States.

Eligibility:

Current PolyU full-time undergraduate students who have passed a service-learning subject with at least B+ or above.
Prioirty will be given to non-final year and local students.

Scholarship:
Selected students will receive a scholarship to cover basic expenses (e.g., visa, travel, accommodation and board).

Selection Criteria*:
a) For shortlisting:
1. Academic performance
2. Service experience and non-academic achievement
- Overall academic performance
- Academic performance within the SL subject
- Performance and role in previous community services
- Contribution to PolyU’s service-learning programme outside of their subject
- Other non-academic achievement

b) For selection:
1. Submitted application
2. Selection interview
- Understanding of service-learning and social responsibility
- Commitment to service and social responsibility
- Evidence of interpersonal and academic competency
- Potential for future leadership as a Service-Learning Student Leader and Ambassador

*In cases where candidates have equal merits on other selection criteria, preference would be given to those with financial needs.

Programme Benefits:

1. International Exchange: Immerse yourself in an enriching cross-cultural experience by participating in service-learning activities and workshops abroad, expanding your worldview and gaining a broader perspective on pressing social issues. 

2. Civic Engagement Empowerment: Deepen your understanding of civic responsibility and community engagement through hands-on experiences, empowering you to become an active global citizen. 

3. Personal and Professional Development: Enhance your adaptability, intercultural competence and leadership skills, setting you apart in an increasingly interconnected world.

4. Lifelong Connections: Forge lasting friendships and professional connections with like-minded peers, both locally and internationally.

Partner Universities in AY2024/25:
Northwestern University (non-final year students only)
University of Maryland, College Park

Programme Schedule in AY2024/25 (Tentative):

Application Schedule in AY2024/25:

Photos from SLCE 2023