Professor and Mrs Norman W. M. Ko Art Enlightenment Awards 2023/24

The Awards is set up to support the enlightenment of promising student talents and to broaden their mind and global exposure in fine arts and/or art-related areas (i.e. playing classical musical instruments, singing art music, ballet, sculpture art and painting).

Awards Value

The Awards aim to fund student’s participation in activities outside Hong Kong, for example, to participate in overseas programme/performance/competition, apprenticeship at art-related organisations, showcasing works at exhibitions or art festivals, that could contribute to broadening their exposure. The value of each award is HK$10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

The Awards shall be awarded to full-time UGC-funded local undergraduate students who have met the following criteria:

²  Have achieved a CGPA of 3.0 or above in the last semester/term of study;

²  Have obtained recommendations from the relevant art professionals/organisations, with preference given to members of the University’s recognised cultural groups/student groups, or have actively participated in the University’s cultural or arts related activities; and

²  Have demonstrated passion and excellence (e.g. achievements in international renowned organisations, track records of promoting arts etc.) in fine arts and/or performing arts related areas.

Documents for Application

²  A completed application form

²  A copy of CityU academic report (AIMS version is acceptable)

²  Recommendations from the art professionals/organisations, and/or valid proof (e.g. letters issued by the activity organization) to demonstrate track records in fine arts and/or art-related areas

If selected, student(s) are required to provide the following documents:

²  A proposal on the planned programme to be held outside Hong Kong within 6 months upon confirming acceptance of the award in April 2024

²  A budget plan

 Kindly DOWNLOAD the documents here:

  1. POSTER

  2. REGULATIONS

  3. APPLICATION FORM

Methods and Deadlines

  1. Open-application method: submit an application form with supporting documents to sktsang@cityu.edu.hk directly by 29 February 2024. Late application will not be considered.

  2. Nomination method: to be nominated by your College/School/Department. The deadline is set by the respective College/School/Department.

Enquiry

Please email sktsang@cityu.edu.hk or call 3442 8013 (Ms Irene Tsang).

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