The HKUBS Mentorship Programme offers students (Year 2 or above in AY 2026-27) a valuable platform to elevate their transferable skills and expand their professional knowledge through personalised guidance from experienced mentors. This interaction allows mentors and mentees to schedule activities and meetings at their convenience.
By participating in the HKUBS Mentorship Programme, mentees have the opportunity to expand their business and personal networks, gain insights into potential employers' expectations, cultivate essential skills that employers seek, and benefit from the wisdom and accomplishments of seasoned professionals. This programme serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, empowering mentees to thrive in their chosen fields.
Programme Duration:
November 2026 - August 2027
(Tentative schedule and subject to the final programme arrangement by the Faculty)
Mentoring Format:
Group mentoring with a maximum of 3 mentees
Eligibility:
All non-first-year HKU Business School current students in Academic Year 2026-27
Important Dates:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
Application Deadline | HKT 11:59 p.m., August 23, 2026 (Sun) |
Selection Result Announcement (via e-mail) | September 2026 |
| Business and Social Networking Training Workshop (Mandatory) | Two identical sessions will be held in October 2026 |
Inauguration Ceremony (Mandatory) | November 2, 2026 (Mon) |
| Round Table Industry Sharing Sessions | 2-3 sessions will be held from November 2026 to May 2027 ; each mentee is required to attend at least one of the sessions (exact schedule of session dates to be announced) |
| Social Networking Activity | March or April 2027 |
*Note: The HKUBS Mentorship Programme will be inaugurated on November 2. As a commitment to the programme, students must be physically present in Hong Kong until the end of the first semester in AY 2026-27.
Application:
Interested students, please submit an application via the LINK.
Deadline: HKT 11:59 p.m., August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
Late and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
[Note: For mentees in the 2025-26 programme or before, you must apply again if you are interested in joining the 2026-27 Programme.]
Selection:
All interested students are required to complete the following:
- Complete and submit the application form by the indicated deadline.
- You will be asked to provide the following information and upload the documents below through the application form:
- Personal Information [includes instant messaging contact, exchange/visiting programme schedule and details (if any)]
- Preferred industries of the assigned mentor [not a guarantee of the matching result if shortlisted]
- Business Portrait Photo [will be used in the Programme brochure if you are selected]
- Most updated CV [will be shared with your mentor if you are selected]
- A 3-minute video in English for the following information and questions:
- Self-introduction
- Why are you interested in the HKUBS Mentorship Programme?
- What do you intend to accomplish through the HKUBS Mentorship Programme?
- What can you offer to your mentor as a representative of HKUBS student to let him/her know more about the School?
- Engagement in the Mentorship Inauguration Ceremony [if you can offer any on-stage sharing and/or performance]
Selection will be made based on the information you submitted through the application form, CV, and the 3-minute video ONLY. Applicants who failed to upload the required documents through the application form will not be considered.
Enquiry:
Please contact Mr. Patrick LAU at email: fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk.
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