Outstanding Students Awards – Application Guidelines

Outstanding Students Awards 2026

Call for Applications!
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 (12 noon)

Introduction

In addition to striving for academic excellence, CUHK students have demonstrated outstanding achievements and made meaningful contributions across a wide range of non-academic areas. The Outstanding Students Awards (the “Awards”) aim to recognize students who have excelled and made significant contributions that positively impact both the CUHK community and society at large.

Categories

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students of CUHK who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and made notable contributions during the 2025–26 academic year are eligible to apply.

Applications may be submitted either individually or as a group (consisting of 2 to 10 students).

Application Procedures

  1. Complete Online Application: Eligible students must complete and submit the online application form.

  2. Upload Photo: Applicants must upload a professional publicity portrait or styled profile photo that reflects their personality or field of expertise (minimum 2,000 pixels on the longest side).

  3. Submit Referee Details: Applicants must invite at least one, and no more than three, referees to complete a recommendation form. Suitable referees include College Deans, College Masters, College Secretaries, professors, research supervisors, and other relevant individuals who can attest to the applicant’s outstanding achievements. Each referee must complete a separate form.

  4. Ensure Complete Submission: Applications without at least one completed recommendation form will not be considered. Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may result in disqualification.

Important Notice

  • Selection Process: Award recipients will be selected by the Selection Panel in accordance with the assessment criteria outlined here.

  • Announcement of Results: Results for the Outstanding Students Awards 2026 will be announced by the end of November 2026. Recipients will be notified via email.

  • Award Ceremony: Applicants are kindly requested to reserve time in early 2027 to attend the Outstanding Students Awards 2026 Presentation Ceremony.

  • Rights & Disclaimers: The Office of Student Affairs of The Chinese University of Hong Kong reserves the right to amend the award regulations, selection criteria, and related arrangements as deemed necessary.

Enquiries

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