STEM Internship Scheme (Semester B 2023/24 Intake)

Introduction

The Innovation and Technology Commission (“ITC”) has set up the STEM Internship Scheme (the “Scheme”) to subsidise students taking STEM programmes in local universities to enrol in short-term internships, with a view to encouraging STEM students to gain innovation and technology (“I&T”)- related work experience during their studies and to foster their interest in pursuing a career in I&T after graduation, so as to enlarge the local I&T talent pool.

Student’s Eligibility

• Local or non-local students currently enrolled as full-time students of City University of Hong Kong.
• Undergraduates or postgraduates from any year of studies enrolling on one of the full-time STEM programmes funded by the University Grants Committee (“UGC”).
• Legally employable in Hong Kong.
• Students cannot concurrently receive other internship subsidies provided by the Hong Kong SAR Government.
• The internship funded by the Scheme should not be arranged to meet the compulsory requirement for graduation of a degree programme. However, if the internship period is longer than that duration of the compulsory requirement, the portion of period in excess could be covered by the Scheme, if the other requirements stipulated in the Guidelines are met.

Internship Requirements

• Local or non-local full-time placements with a duration of no less than 4 consecutive weeks (28 calendar days). The start and end day of internship contract should be on a working day. If the start/end day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday, they will be regarded as unpaid leave.
• The placements must be Information and Technology related with its actual work containing information and technology elements (e.g. technology-related intellectual property work, engineering, digital marketing, data analysis, etc.).
• Internships under the Scheme should commence no earlier than the following schedule:

Student Allowance

The allowance for the internship of each student intern is HK$11,190 per month (i.e. for the purpose of calculating allowance under the Scheme, one month has 30 days) with effect from 1 April 2023, capped at three months (i.e. 90 days, maximum at HK$33,570) in one academic year (i.e. 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024). The allowance will be disbursed to student interns via CityU directly.

Schedule of allowance disbursement to student interns:

Application Method

For interested employers, please register with Career and Leadership Centre (CLC) by completing the online form (https://cityuhk.questionpro.com/stem-employer-registration-form-2324).

For interested students, please stay tuned to your College/School emails or job platform for the latest STEM job openings. 

Guidelines for Employers and Students

Please click HERE to view the guideline. 

Career Coaching Services 

Career Preparation Workshops

One-on-one Career Consultation Services

More Information

ITC STEM Internship Scheme Website

Enquiry

Career and Leadership Centre

Tel: 3442-2251

Email: stem.internship@cityu.edu.hk