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HKCBA - Calgary Chapter: 2025 Scholarship

    Hong Kong Canada Business Association Calgary Scholarship 2025/26

     

     


     

     

     

     

     
     

     

    Hong Kong Canada Business Association ("HKCBA") - Calgary Chapter: 2025/26 Scholarship

    Purpose

    Hong Kong continues to stand at the intersection of global commerce, innovation, and cultural exchange. The city is a gateway to China and Asia, as well as a bridge between the East and the West, offering unique opportunities for professional and business growth, academic achievement, and cross-cultural thinking. In 2025, Hong Kong is reaffirming its role as a resilient international business hub, adapting to new economic realities, and embracing digital transformation.

    The longstanding relationship between Hong Kong and Canada is more relevant than ever. With deepening trade ties, collaborative innovation in technology and sustainability, and a shared commitment to global citizenship, Hong Kong and Canada is poised to benefit from the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

    Each year, the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association’s (“HKCBA”) Calgary chapter awards scholarships to post-secondary students, and is designed to empower them to pursue their ambitions in Hong Kong—whether through study, work, entrepreneurship, or cultural exploration.

    We invite students who are passionate about international engagement and eager to contribute to the future of Hong Kong-Canada relations to apply for this unique scholarship.

    About HKCBA

    HKCBA is part of a world-wide association with over 11,000 members in 37 countries. HKCBA's mission is to expand commercial relationships between Hong Kong and Canada, as well as throughout Asia, using Hong Kong as the platform to advance this objective. HKCBA promotes a strong business and community network within its membership across Canada through various programs.

    The HKCBA – Calgary chapter serves as a valuable platform for individuals who wish to be connected with the increasing level of business activity between Calgary and Asia, as accomplished through a full program of informational seminars and networking events.

    For more information on HKCBA Calgary, please visit: https://calgary.hkcba.com

    Theme

    A renewed interest in Hong Kong culture has emerged across Canada, igniting vibrant opportunities for startups and young entrepreneurs.  This scholarship program invites students to explore business ideas that can bring authentic Canadian products and/or services to the Hong Kong market; and vice versa. 

    Scholarship Award

    • First Place: $3,000 CAD + one-year HKCBA student membership.
    • Second Place: $2,000 CAD + one-year HKCBA student membership.
    • Third Place: $1,000 CAD + one-year HKCBA student membership.
    • The first, second, and third place recipients will be provided with a complimentary ticket to attend the HKCBA Calgary Lunar New Year Gala on February 6, 2026.

    The cash prizes are offered by both HKCBA – Calgary chapter and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (“HKETO”) – Toronto. 

    Eligibility

    • Applicants must be currently enrolled in Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, or University of Calgary for full-time undergraduate or graduate study.
    • There are no restrictions on the applicant’s program of study.

    Application Package

    • Submission – applicants are encouraged to harness their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit by proposing unique Canadian products/services to the Hong Kong market; and vice versa. The submission will be assessed based on its quality, innovative nature, originality, growth potential, and how it is presented (e.g., slide deck, video, other creative formats)
    • Cover Letter – demonstrating the applicant’s interest and motivation in promoting/developing bilateral links between Hong Kong and Canada (e.g., through business, entrepreneurship, technology, culture, education)
    • Resume
    • LinkedIn URL (Optional)
    • Transcript and reference letters (Optional)

    The application package is to be submitted in one PDF file to HKCBA Calgary at calgaryadmin@hkcba.com. Questions can also be inquired by reaching out to that email address.

    Selection Process

    • The application package as a whole will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of members of HKCBA – Calgary chapter, and HKETO (Toronto).

    Timeline

    • Applications open: September 15, 2025
    • Applications close: January 02, 2026
    • Selection process: January 16, 2026
    • Announcement of scholarship recipients: January 23, 2026
    • HKCBA Lunar New Year Gala: February 6, 2026
     

     *By applying for the scholarship, you agree that your name and photo may be used by HKCBA, its partners, and participating post-secondary institutions for promotional purposes.

     The awards are presented each year at the annual HKCBA Lunar New Year Gala in Calgary. The awarded students are expected to be present at the event to be recognized for the award.

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