The I·CARE Social Service Projects Scheme encourages students to self-design and partake in social services to enhance personal growth and people’s well-being. This Centre now invites applications for funding support under the scheme of this academic year. Details are as follows:
Selection Criteria:
The following factors are taken into consideration when the applications are vetted:
the degree of students’ initiative and participation;
the degree of innovation of the project;
the degree of understanding of the background of the served communities;
cost-effectiveness and efficiency;
whether the project encourages inter-disciplinary collaboration;
whether students’ specialised knowledge could apply to the project;
potential impact on societal issues or problems;
power to draw socio-cultural, educational and policy implications;
sustainability and continuation of the project;
number of beneficiaries;
level of support from other source(s).
Eligibility
CUHK students, student groups or university units (projects must be initiated by students)
Service Nature
Projects could take place in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland or overseas, but must be of own devising.
Important Dates
Two rounds of vetting are available. Please take note of the following schedule when submitting applications.
| Application Deadline | Earliest Project Start Date | Maximum Funding Approved per Team |
Vetting Round 1 | 1 November 2022 | 17 December 2022 | HK$20,000 |
Vetting Round 2 | 28 March 2023 | 25 May 2023 | HK$100,000 |
To equip students with competence in rendering social services, this Centre will organise training activities along every round. Details are as follows:
Workshop of Practice cum Sharing Session (2nd phase)
*All teams going to apply for the 2nd round’s funding are required to send a representative to attend.
Date: 1 March 2023 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Content:
Tips for writing an effective funding proposal
Sharing of the team “Connecting Our Hearts” on their service project for low-income families
Format: Zoom Meeting (the link will be sent to successful applicants via email) Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English) Registration: Please click here
Workshop of Practice cum Sharing Session (1st phase)
*All teams going to apply for the 1st round’s funding are required to send a representative to attend.
Date: 11 October 2022 (Tuesday) Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Content:
Tips for writing proposals to apply for subsidies
Sharing of the team “Young at Heart Ambassador Scheme” on reducing children’s stress through outreach service
Format: Zoom Meeting (the link will be sent to successful applicants via email) Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English) Registration: Please click here
Application procedures:
Study the Application Guideline;
Consult I·CARE Centre (3943 9860 / rachelchan@cuhk.edu.hk) whether your initial service idea is eligible for the funding.
Attain advisory support from ONE full time staff member holding an academic, administrative or professional position. Such staff will be the advisor of the project and will be responsible for: a) being the holder of the project’s financial account; and b) providing professional advices and support to the project.
Complete the application form and appendices. Applications should be emailed to rachelchan@cuhk.edu.hk.
I·CARE undergoes vetting of applications. Shortlisted applications will be invited for interviews.
Key documents:
Enquiry:
Miss Chan of I·CARE Centre for Whole-person Development
Student Experience and Development Section
Office of Student Affairs
Tel: 3943 9860
Email: rachelchan@cuhk.edu.hk