University Student Sponsorship Programme in Wildlife Conservation 2018-2019 (USSP1819) organised by Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK) is now open for application! The programme is jointly organised by Department of Sciences and Environmental studies, The Education University of Hong Kong and OPCFHK to sponsor Hong Kong university students to participate in field conservation research and community of neighbouring Asian countries.

In this part of the programme, a maximum of three students will be selected to participate in three projects funded by OPCFHK. Selected students are expected to join a research team in one Asian Country around 2 weeks and contribute to their conservation work; encounter some of the world’s most endangered animals and create your own conversation project in Hong Kong.

Students majoring in any Science and Environmental studies are encouraged to apply. Interested students should have completed 

(1) application form (To save paper, please use electronic signature)

(2) your comprehensive resume AND 

(3) a copy of your unofficial transcript into ONE WORD FILE 

and return by email to ussp@eduhk.hk  no later than 23:59, September 30, 2018 (Sunday).  No late submission will be accepted.

 Important dates:

1. USSP1819 Information session – Sep 22, 2018, LT-12, 4/F, Yeung Kin Man Acad. Building, CityU. USSP introduction, student sharings, introduction to projects of the year 

2. Application deadline – Sep 30, 2018

3.  Interview – Oct 13 or 14, 2018, the interview will be conducted by OPCF and the candidates will be selected by them as well. Keep an eye on your email to receive more details after submitting your application!

If you are passionate about conservation and nature, you are highly encouraged to join this programme! Please refer to the attached information pack and application forms for the application method, the deadline for application is 23:59, September 30, 2018 (Sunday).

You are also recommended to join our Information Session to learn more about the background of the programme and the details and criteria of each research projects available this year! 

Also, please find some past projects of USSP 2017/18 for your reference.

https://www.opcf.org.hk/en/community-education/university-student-sponsorship-programme/university-student-sponsorship-programme-2017-18