What is the HK Prize?
The hk prize is a scholarship contest that recognizes academic achievements and extracurricular activities, as well as encourages students to follow their passions while broadening their global perspectives. Thousands apply each year, and winners are celebrated at an awards ceremony. In addition to a monetary prize, winners gain access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities. The prize also promotes international cooperation and high moral integrity standards.
The HK Prize is awarded to individuals whose actions advance world civilisation and inspire others towards creating a harmonious society. Its winners might not be household names, but they include good Samaritans and selfless caregivers; survivors against all odds who are beacons of hope and inspiration to the community; and entrepreneurs who are making education accessible to everyone.
Winners of the HK Prize will have an exciting opportunity to explore Hong Kong for six months, and take advantage of its unique research infrastructure and vibrant culture. In addition, the prize includes a stipend and airfare, and participants will have the chance to expand their network and enhance their professional profile by participating in relevant seminars and conferences.
This year, the HK Prize has expanded to include the InkluVision Award supported by Goethe-Institut Hong Kong for an artwork that advocates an inclusive society without limitations and defines inspiring visions. The Justice Centre Choice Award will also be presented, with the winner chosen by a panel of judges based on their work that best reflects our organisation’s mission (whether on refugee rights or one of the additional themes in this year’s competition).
Moreover, the hk prize provides the ideal platform for researchers from all over the world to share their research results and insights with local universities, and build an invaluable professional network. The competition will be conducted through a peer review process, and all entries will be adjudicated by experts from the Hong Kong Academy of Social Sciences and other universities.
In the past, scholars from more than 10 countries have joined forces to nominate five imprisoned pro-democracy leaders for the Nobel Peace Prize this autumn. These five people are representative of the hundreds, if not thousands, of Hong Kongers who have been active in resisting the Chinese government’s crackdown on freedom and civil society. They are students, journalists, lawyers, and political activists. Their bravery has inspired people across the globe to support them in this time of struggle. They deserve the highest recognition for their efforts. We must support them and demand a more just and peaceful world.
