The Hong Kong Prize is one of Asia’s premier awards, drawing thousands of applicants annually. Not only can winners gain access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities but they will also receive significant monetary prizes – this provides scientists a fantastic opportunity to advance their careers in one of the world’s vibrant scientific hubs!
The competition recognizes and honors secondary school students who excel both academically and extracurricularly, encouraging them to follow their passions and create global visions while giving an additional incentive for hard work to become future leaders of tomorrow.
As this writing contest is highly competitive, it’s essential that you read the rules thoroughly prior to submitting your entry. Winning can provide numerous financial benefits as well as increase professional image and visibility – and so submitting early is strongly encouraged! Apply today! The HK Prize provides a perfect platform for you to showcase Asian culture and history – don’t wait! Apply early now!
Lui Che-woo established the Hong Kong Prize in 2015 as an award to honour individuals who contribute to furthering world civilisation and inspiring others towards creating harmonious society. Winners are selected using a three-tier structure comprising recommendation committees, selection panels, and an international prize council with international personages as members. Furthermore, Lui’s family foundation funds this prize.
Last year, Lui nominated five imprisoned pro-democracy leaders imprisoned under Beijing’s national security law as potential nominees for a Nobel Peace Prize in order to highlight “crushing human rights abuse and insult to humanity’s dignity” caused by this legislation. These five activists represent hundreds if not thousands of Hongkongers who refuse to accept their oppressive regime’s crackdown against civil society and media outlets.
Hong Kong’s once vibrant civil society has shrunk since Beijing issued their controversial national security law in June 2020. Criminalising subversion, secession and collusion with foreign forces under this legislation has caused unrest and resulted in a decrease in press freedom index in Hong Kong. Police now possess expansive new powers to quell protests and arrest those who criticise their administration. Jorge Silva’s photograph of a protesting woman expressing anger through facial expression has become one of the most iconic symbols of pro-democracy movements worldwide. It won the prestigious World Press Photo in 2021 and also received a gold medal at the New York International Photography Awards. This photograph was captured during Beijing’s most severe crackdown against dissent. Since 2010, this prize has become a powerful symbol of resistance and reminder to the world about the collective strength of people when united together as one. The prize offers US$25,000 plus certificate and offers six months access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities as well as seminars or research internships that can enhance career opportunities.