Global Learning Award Scheme

The Global Learning Award Scheme (GLAS) aims to provide financial support to eligible students who participate in self-sourced global learning summer activities.

Who is Eligible?

Applicants should be a full-time degree student, irrespective of year-1 entry or senior-year entry student at the time of application and throughout the duration of the supported global learning activity;
Applicant should have applied for an eligible activity during the current academic year;
Applicant should achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or above in the Autumn Term of the current Academic Year or should have satisfactory academic results during secondary/ post-secondary education (including public examinations) if CGPA is not available; and
Applicants should be committed to representing the University to promote the positive image of the University to others.

What Types of Activities are Eligible?

All global learning activities which are NOT organized or arranged by the HKMU, i.e. self-sourced by the applicants.
An outbound activity comprising substantive teaching and learning elements to be held anywhere outside Hong Kong, service programmes as well as national/ regional/ international events and competitions are also accepted. However, internship will not be considered as eligible activity of the award.
All global learning activities with host organizations. The host organizations must be an established educational, professional or specialized institutions/ bodies either in Hong Kong or in the activity destinations.
The duration should last for at least 3 days. In general, the duration of the activity should cover the period from the commencement date to the completion date of the official activity. Travelling time back and forth between Hong Kong and the activity destination should not be counted towards the duration of the activity.
The activity should be held in the summer break of the current academic year (i.e. activity completion date on or before 31 August).
Some eligible global learning summer activities are listed below for reference:

Institute	Programme Name	Destination	Programme Webpage
Istanbul Aydın University	Delightful Istanbul Summer School	Istanbul, Turkey	LINK
King's College London	King's Summer Programme	London, UK	LINK
University of British Columbia	Vancouver Summer Program	Vancouver, Canada	LINK
University of Oxford	LMH Summer Programmes	Oxford, UK	LINK
University of Vienna	Univie: Summer School – International and European Studies	Vienna, Austria	LINK
University of Wisconsin-Madison	UW-Madison Summer Term	Madison, USA	LINK
Yonsei University	Yonsei International Summer School	Seoul, Korea	LINK
York University	Summer English Immersion Program	York, Canada	LINK

Form and Level of Support

The value of award is set according to the duration of the activity:
- HK$3,000 for activity last for 3 to 5 days
- HK$5,000 for activity last for 6 to 9 days
- HK$7,000 for activity last for 10 to 13 days
- HK$10,000 for activity last for 14 days or above
The award is not on reimbursement basis but may cover whole/ part of the expenses incurred during the global learning activities, such as programme fees, airfare, accommodation and other necessary expenses.
The disbursement of award will only be made after the completion of the activity and submission of the proof of completion of the activity and self-reflection report.

How to Apply?

Applicants should submit the online application normally in March to April, together with the supporting proof.
Supporting document includes details of the activity and proof of acceptance/ payment of the activity, e.g. activity leaflet/ brochure, offer letter and payment receipt etc.
Please read the “Guidance Notes” [GLAS Guide-e] before completing the online application.
Incomplete and late application will not be considered.
Application Deadline: 31 MARCH 2025 (Saturday).

Notification of Result

The result will be announced (via e-mail) by 31 May.
Upon completion of the approved activity, awardees should submit the supporting document via the student portal “MyHKMU” between 1 July to 30 September.
Disbursement arrangement will be made via autopay on or before 30 November.

Disclaimer: Hong Kong Metropolitan University reserves the right of final decision on selecting the above scholarship nominees or awardees. All information provided above will be reviewed periodically without further notice. If you have any queries about the information, please email us at sao_sch@hkmu.edu.hk.