Psychology
心理學
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University Summer Programmes & Academics
大學暑期課程
HKU Summer Institute — Positive Psychology, Design Thinking, and Impact Creation
✍️Description: A university‑level summer programme where students learn positive psychology concepts and apply them with design‑thinking methods to create real‑world impact projects
🤷Eligibility: Secondary students (typically S5–S6 / Year 12–13); open to local and non‑local applicants.
💵Cost: HKD$17,800
🚦Status: 2026 applications closed , next cycle opens late‑year/early‑year
HKU Academy for the Talented — Psychology: Interfacing Brain and Behaviour
✍️Description: Intensive academy introducing how the brain and nervous system govern behaviour, perception, thinking, and reasoning
🤷Eligibility: S3–S5 / Grade 9–11 / Year 10–12 students
💵Cost: Non‑refundable application fee HKD 60; programme fee ~HKD 12,000 (non‑members) / HKD 8,000 (members)
🚦Status: Annual summer offering; applications usually open mid‑year for late‑July/early‑August dates
HKBU SCE — Applied Learning (ApL) Practical Psychology (via school nomination)
✍️Description: EDB‑subsidised ApL course giving a broad, practical introduction to psychology (lifespan development, personality, social/abnormal, positive psychology) with site visits and experiential activities
🤷Eligibility: S4–S6 students; nominated by their secondary school.
💵Cost: Free for nominated students (EDB‑subsidised)
🚦Status: Runs across the school year; schools nominate in advance
HKBU SCE — Introduction to Psychology (short course)
✍️Description: Short continuing‑education course introducing core psychology topics for learners with no prior background
🤷Eligibility: Open enrolment; secondary students may join if they meet age/consent requirements
💵Cost: Course fee applies (check HKBU SCE page)
🚦Status: Multiple intakes per year
🤔 Did You Know? People in Hong Kong often express emotional or psychological distress through physical bodily symptoms (like headaches or fatigue) rather than talking about feelings.
HKU Sleep Research Clinic and Laboratory — Secondary School Psychology Summer Program (SRPSSS)
✍️Description: Selective, free summer programme for local F4–F5 / Year 11–12 students to participate in behavioral sleep medicine, psychiatric research, and shadow clinical psychological assessment.
🤷Eligibility: Local F4–F5 / Year 11–12 students; competitive selection
💵Cost: Free
🚦Status: Runs in summer; check site for application windows and cohort status
PolyU Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme — Youth Resilience & Psychosocial Topics
✍️Description: Connects high‑achieving secondary students with faculty mentors on youth resilience and psychosocial research topics
🤷Eligibility: High‑achieving secondary students (S4–S6 typical)
💵Cost: Free
🚦Status: Annual/periodic; applications via PolyU GEO page
Clinical, Research & NGO Volunteering/Internships, Scholarships
Clinical, Research & NGO Volunteering/Internships, Scholarships
實習
KELY Support Group — Youth Mental Health Connectors
✍️Description: Peer‑to‑peer mental‑health initiative where trained youth facilitate workshops and discussions to reduce stigma and build emotional coping skills.
🤷Eligibility: Tertiary students (or senior secondary in some cases) in psychology/social work/health sciences; training provided
💵Cost: Free (volunteer; some subsidies for workshops).
🚦Status: Rolling recruitment; check KELY website for current intak
Mind HK — Youth Advocate / School‑Level Mental Health Ambassador Roles
✍️Description: Youth‑focused roles supporting mental‑health education, campaigns, and school‑level ambassador
🤷Eligibility: Secondary students (often 16+)
💵Cost: Free (volunteer/advocate)
🚦Status: Periodic
HKSPI Volunteer Platform — Mental‑Health Centre Visits & Interest Groups
✍️Description: HKSPI collaborates with NGOs (e.g., Mental Health Association of Hong Kong) to run visits to psychiatric rehabilitation centres and lead interest groups
🤷Eligibility: Secondary/tertiary students interested in mental‑health service
💵Cost: Free (volunteer‑based)
🚦Status: Ongoing; sign up via HKSPI volunteer platform
Castle Peak Hospital — Summer Student Volunteer Programme (Psychiatry)
✍️Description: Hospital‑based summer volunteering where participants join volunteer services and visit different psychiatric units to learn about mental‑health service delivery in Hong Kong
🤷Eligibility: Full‑time students aged 15+; parental consent if under 18; must pass infection‑control test
💵Cost: Free
🚦Status: Runs in July; applications typically due in May each year
Caritas Rehabilitation Service — Student Volunteer/Intern (Psychology‑related placements)
✍️Description: Student placements supporting rehabilitation services (e.g., elderly, disability, mental‑health) with tasks like activity support, outreach, and admin under supervision
🤷Eligibility: Secondary/tertiary students; background check/consent often required
💵Cost: Free
🚦Status: Term‑time/summer; applications via Caritas or school partners
SWD Clinical Psychology Units — Summer Intern (Psychology) (Post‑secondary)
✍️Description: Paid summer internship for university psychology students to assist in preparing psycho‑educational materials, literature review, translation, and data collection/analysis
🤷Eligibility: Full‑time bachelor’s psychology students in local/non‑local post‑secondary institutions (not for secondary students)
💵Cost: Paid (salary ~HK$11,200/month)
🚦Status: Applications usually close in Feb for July–Aug internship
Mind HK — Summer/Fall Internships (Mental‑Health Charity)
✍️Description: Internships at a mental‑health NGO contributing to campaigns, content, events, and research; some roles suit psychology‑interested students
🤷Eligibility: Aged 18+; students pursuing degree/AD/HD or equivalent; mental‑health/psychology/communications background preferred
💵Cost: Paid internship
🚦Status: Summer/fall intakes; applications usually open by May for summer
Aspiring Psychologist Scholarship (Hong Kong Society of Psychological Innovation)
✍️Description: Annual programme granting selected local high‑school students a 100% scholarship for real‑world work experience
🤷Eligibility: Local high‑school students S4–S6 / Y11–Y13; merit‑based selection
💵Cost: Free if awarded (scholarship covers programme)
🚦Status: Applications usually open in the first half of the year; check HKSPI for 2026/27 cycle
PolyU / HKBU / Local University Secondary Essay Competitions (Human Behaviour Focus)
✍️Description: Annual secondary‑school humanities/social‑science writing contests that accept human‑behaviour or communication‑focused entries
🤷Eligibility: Secondary students
💵Cost: Free
🚦Status: Annual; dates vary by university
Passion Project Ideas
計劃
“Teen Mind Lab”/ Local Survey on Stress, Sleep & Social Media
“Teen Mind Lab”/ Local Survey on Stress, Sleep & Social Media
Design an anonymous survey for 100–200 HK teens about stress levels, sleep patterns, social media use, and mood (use Google Forms + validated short scales if possible)
Clean the data, run simple analyses (averages, correlations) in Excel/Google Sheets, and write a 10–15 page report with charts and key findings
Optional: present results to your school counsellor, run a short seminar for students/parents on “What the data says about teen mental health in our school”
🏫Why it’s good for uni: Shows you can design a study, handle data ethically, and think like a psychologist, which is strong evidence of research skills and genuine interest in mental health!
“Mental Health Myths vs Facts” Bilingual Education Campaign
“Mental Health Myths vs Facts” Bilingual Education Campaign
Create a series of Instagram posts, YT videos, or a mini‑website that explains common myths about mental health in HK (e.g., “therapy is only for crazy people”, “medication is always bad”, “boys shouldn’t cry”).
For each myth, give a short “What science says” section, local stats or quotes from HK psychologists, and links to real help (e.g., hotlines, school counsellors).
Partner with your school’s counselling team or a youth NGO to promote the campaign during Mental Health Day or exam season
🏫Why it’s good for uni: Demonstrates ability to translate psychological research into clear messages, community engagement, and awareness of stigma which is all valued by psychology programmes.
“Coping Toolkit for HK Students”, An Evidence‑Based Self‑Help Guide
“Coping Toolkit for HK Students”, An Evidence‑Based Self‑Help Guide
Research evidence‑based coping strategies (e.g., breathing exercises, study‑stress planning, sleep hygiene)
Turn these into a practical, bilingual toolkit like worksheets, checklists, short audio guides, and a “Which strategy when?” flowchart tailored to HK exam culture and pressure
Introduce the toolkit to a small group of classmates, collect feedback, and refine it; share with your school or a youth group!
🏫Why it’s good for uni: Shows applied understanding of psychological theories, initiative in helping peers, and basic evaluation skills
Tag @YourStudySurvival if you carry out any of these ideas! 😉
“Life Stories” A Qualitative Project on Resilience in HK Teens
“Life Stories” A Qualitative Project on Resilience in HK Teens
Conduct 6–10 in‑depth, anonymous interviews with peers about a time they faced serious stress or adversity (exams, family issues, bullying, identity, etc.)
Use simple qualitative analysis: identify common themes (e.g., support from friends, self‑talk, routines, role models) and write a short narrative report with anonymised quotes
🏫Why it’s good for uni: Highlights empathy, listening skills, and qualitative research thinking
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