Leading Compass: Student Initiated Community Service Project (SIP) 2026-27 encourages students to explore local social issues and design their own community service projects, creating positive changes to the society. With the maximum subsidy of HKD$8,000 per team, you can collaborate closely with NGOs, expand your network and gain valuable hands-on experience that will set you apart academically and personally!
In 2026-27, we offer students with flexibility on service themes. Students can choose from the following:
- Mental wellness theme, in which students will serve as JC LevelMind Youth Organizers (Tai Po District) guided by Hong Kong Children & Youth Services (HKCYS); or
- Self-selected themes, in which service implementation will be guided by SAO staff.
Part A. Introduction of Two Streams and Eligibility
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Option 1 |
Option 2 |
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Theme |
Mental wellness JC LevelMind Youth Organizers (Tai Po District) |
Other themes except mental wellness (e.g. Animal Welfare, STEM Education, Environmental Protection) |
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Guiding Unit |
Hong Kong Children & Youth Services (HKCYS) (Kwong Yan House, Kwong Fuk Estate, Tai Po) |
EdUHK SAO |
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Eligibility |
EdUHK full-time students (Undergraduates and Postgraduates are welcome) |
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No. of Members Per Group |
2-6 students |
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Maximum Funding Per Group |
HKD $8,000 (on reimbursement basis) |
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Part B: Timeline
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Date |
Activities |
Venue |
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4 Oct 2026 (Sun) 23:59 |
Online Application Submission
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N/A |
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5-25 Oct 2026 |
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HKCYS / EdUHK SAO |
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Oct – Dec 2026 |
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HKCYS / EdUHK SAO |
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Jan – Apr 2027 |
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Service locations |
Part C. Application for SIP
- Application Form: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fACMuzbSozCZzU
- Application Deadline 4 Oct 2026 (Sun) 23:59
Part D. Upcoming Events
Before you submit the online application, please feel free to join our activities to know more about SIP or receive feedbacks on your project idea as follows:
1. SIP Sharing Webinar
- Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Tue)
- Time: 12:30-14:00
- Format: Zoom (details sent via mass email to students)
- Language: Cantonese and Mandarin
- Content: Sharing from 3 previous SIP groups in 2025-26 on their project implementation:
- Edmunity (STEAM Education for Children) by Ms. CHAN Tsz Ching Mary in Cantonese
- MindLink (Youth Mental Health Exhibition at Secondary Schools) by Mr. CHAN Wai Kit Jerry in Cantonese
- Mindful Tree Hole (Self-help Psychological Toolkit) by Ms. CHEN Yushi Isabella in Mandarin
- Pre-registration NOT needed. You can directly join the webinar using the link provided in the email.
2. Pitching
- Date: 23 Sep 2026 (Wed)
- Time: 19:00-21:00
- Venue: B2-G/F-05, EdUHK Tai Po Campus
- Content:
- Sharing of your preliminary project idea
- Receiving feedback from with HKCYS, EdUHK SAO and other attending students on your idea
- Tips on proposal writing, budgeting and project implementation
- Language: Cantonese/Mandarin/English (You can choose your presentation language)
- Requirements:
- Please prepare a simple poster or PPT to share your preliminary project idea
- Each group has around 10 minutes to share
- It can be an early-stage idea that is not fully developed yet
- It is okay if the full team cannot attend
- Please register for the pitching here:
https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hc2Yu8Z6Dx8pq6
(Each attendee should submit a separate application)
(Application Deadline: 23:59, 22 Sep 2026)