The Hong Kong Prize and the Art Prize

The Hong Kong Prize Scholarship Competition honors creative expression by providing students an outlet to explore their interests outside the classroom. Each year thousands of young people apply for this exciting event!

Winners receive cash awards, access to Hongkong research facilities, and certificates as part of this prestigious scholarship award. Furthermore, this opportunity enables students from more than 60 schools worldwide to present their findings to scientists worldwide – this year over 60 schools around the globe participated in this year’s Hongkong Prize!

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School student team won first prize this year with their study “The Development of Pig Farming Industry during 1967 Riots”. Their written report received high marks for its relevance, systematic use of collected materials, objective analysis and proper citation of bibliographies and footnotes. Furthermore, these students displayed outstanding knowledge regarding historical developments as they relate to changes in society today.

Tak Oi Secondary School student won second prize for their research paper entitled, “The Frontier Restricted Area and Relationship between China and Hong Kong”. Judges recognized its high quality presentation, demonstration and use of historical evidence.

Five Hongkongers were nominated this year for the Nobel Peace Prize, including one who founded an NGO that shelters homeless adults and one credited with developing liquid biopsy technology to quickly detect cancer. Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Gwyneth Ho all made headlines for taking risks to advance freedom and democracy in Hong Kong.

Art is an invaluable way of reflecting global change, and Hong Kong was well represented on this year’s shortlist for the biennial Art Prize. Of the final lineup’s 21 works by nine Hongkonger artists – Noormah Jamal was the sole female artist chosen – her acrylic-on-canvas painting Did the Seed Grow? featured prominently.

Science and technology are fundamental to human progress, and the Hongkong Prize aims to motivate young researchers from around the globe to pursue their scientific dreams. In 2016, US$1 Million was distributed among winners who excel in scientific innovation while applying their findings into real-world applications to serve Hong Kong and wider society.

This award is open to residents of Southeast Asia, mainland China and international applicants; with priority given to Southeast Asians and mainland Chinese over international applicants. Anyone interested can visit the World of Winners splash page beginning March 1 to gain more insight into the contest and submit their entries before 31 August 2023 – submit here for consideration!