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HKUST Pre-University Scholars Program (I.ELITE)
Description

Year 11 / Grade 10 / Form 4 or above

 

The HKUST Pre-University Scholars Program (I.ELITE) is an exclusive membership-based initiative that brings together aspiring students from around the globe, with the goal of expanding their intellectual capabilities and fostering holistic development. I.ELITE scholars have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of activities spanning various disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as the interdisciplinary signature highlights in HKUST.

Through the I.ELITE initiative, we aim to empower scholars by providing them with extensive exposure to cross-disciplinary fields - a holistic approach to achieving academic success.

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Benefits at a Glance
LPM 14 Tabs Module
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Academics
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Networking
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Enrichment and Personal Development
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Admissions
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  • USTouch Program
  • Excursion: Cultural Immersion Program
  • Summer Bootcamp for Polymath
  • Horizon Hopper (Exclusive for Overseas I.ELITE Scholars)
  • AcadeMentor #

# Virtual Mode Available

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  • Participating in Regional Events 
  • Meet-up with HKUST Starlight Student #
  • Exclusive Meeting with HKUST Professors
  • Dialogue with Industry Leaders

# Virtual Mode Available

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  • Career Planning #
  • Consultation Session #
  • Excursion: Industry Immersion  
  • Entrepreneurship Session
  • Internship Opportunities

# Virtual Mode Available

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  • Guidance on Admissions and Applications #
  • Personal Statement Workshop #

# Virtual Mode Available

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Exclusive Features
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USTouch: Experience HKUST, Connecting Cultures, Inspiring Minds
Description

The USTouch program combines campus activities with guided tours, encouraging students from different backgrounds to work together on missions. It aims to foster shared interests and promote cultural exchange through collaboration. Participants will engage in activities that expand their perspectives and enhance their understanding of diverse cultures.

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AcadeMentor: Cultivating Connections, Empowering Futures through Guidance and Networking
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Scholars will be strategically grouped with peers who share similar academic interests. This grouping is designed to foster collaborative learning and create a supportive community within your chosen field of study. Your AcadeMentor will play a crucial role in your pre-university journey, providing:

  • Clear guidance on academic expectations and university life
  • Insights into cutting-edge research and developments in your field
  • Assistance in identifying and pursuing diverse learning opportunities
  • Support in developing critical thinking and research skills

Throughout the year, your AcadeMentor will work closely with you, ensuring that you have access to a wide array of enrichment activities to complement your academic interests and enhance your preparedness for university-level studies.

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Excursion: Industry Immersion
Description

Excursion: Industry Immersion offers students a unique opportunity to explore and engage with real-world industries. Participants will gain hands-on experience, network with professionals, and enhance their understanding of global business practices through immersive activities and site visits.

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Horizon Hopper: A Scholarship for Overseas I.ELITE Scholars
Description

The Horizon Hopper initiative is tailored exclusively for Overseas I.ELITE scholars, providing scholarship opportunities for the Summer Bootcamp for Polymath. This offers an in-depth, firsthand experience of HKUST's dynamic campus life and rigorous academic offerings. Through immersive experiences, scholars gain valuable insights into the university's cutting-edge programs, diverse community, and innovative learning environment.

Please submit your personal documents along with the application form. In your personal statement, we encourage you to articulate how you plan to leverage this program to achieve future success. An interview will be arranged for those who are shortlisted.

Apply now: Bootcamp for Polymath

I.ELITE - Highlights of Engagement Activities 2024/25

I.ELITE Scholars can join optional activities year-round.

NOV-DEC 2024

Nomination Period

JAN 2025
  • USTouch Program
  • Experience Day with AcadeMentor
  • Meet-up with HKUST Starlight Student
  • Meet-up with AcadeMentor
MAR 2025
  • Meet-up with AcadeMentor
  • Luncheon with Admissions Representatives
  • Exclusive Admissions Talk
JUL-AUG 2025
  • Bootcamp for Polymath
  • Summer Camp
  • Excursion - Cultural Immersion Program
  • Entrepreneurship Session
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Dialogue with Industry Leaders
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Nomination (by Secondary Schools)
Description

Nomination Period:
Nov 5 – Dec 13, 2024 (HKT 23:59)

Eligibility:
Year 11 / Grade 10 / Form 4 or above (Ranked in the top 20% of the grade or have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with plans to pursue studies at HKUST) 

Membership Fee:
Free

Announcement and Acceptance of Nominations
Dec 20, 2024

The content above is subject to change without notice. Students should regularly check the website and their email for updates.

Module Reference
LPM Title
AcadeMentor
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all!
Andrea CHEUNG
School of Business & Management
Keep pushing until you succeed!
Thomas HUI
BSc in Economics and Finance
BSc in Economics and Finance
Your direction is more important than your speed!
Kiki CHOI
BSc Biotechnology and Business
Believe in yourself and your limitless potential!
Megan LAM
Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies - Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management
It always seems impossible until it's done!
Jerry GUO
School of Science
Adversity and pressure make you stronger!
Curtis LEE
Biotechnology and Business (BIBU) Program
Life gets so much easier once you decide to play your own game!

Andrea CHIA
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance
Be the change that you wish to see in the world!
Evelyne Wong
School of Engineering
Never scared of failure, fake it till you make it!
Janson SIU
School of Business and Management
At the moment the life charming , nothing has is not created on your own.
Ethan LO
BBA in Economics
It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important!
Sharon LAM
BSc in Biotechnology
Don't stop Believing!
Andrik FURTADO FERNANDES
BSc in Biotechnology
Don't practice until you do it right. Train until you can't do it wrong!
Aaron LI
School of Business and Management
The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them!
Jaden NG
School of Engineering
Stay focused, stay determined; the greater the effort, the more rewarding the outcome!
Maddalena DI SALVO
School of Engineering
Contact Us

Want to discuss your future? We are happy to answer any enquiry about I.ELITE and studying at HKUST.

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Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office, HKUST
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon,
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