Distinguished Master Accomplished Student Mentorship Program
Introduction
Nurturing the next generation of talent is essential to sustaining Hong Kong’s momentum and continued success in innovation and technology. Building on the achievements of previous cohorts, The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences (ASHK), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE), the Hong Kong Institution of Science (HKIS), and the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK), is currently running the 8th cohort of the “Distinguished Master, Accomplished Students” Mentorship Programme (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027). Building upon this ongoing success, preparations are underway for the 9th cohort, which is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028.
The Programme aims to broaden Hong Kong students’ exposure to the latest scientific and technological developments and to cultivate future leaders through meaningful interaction and experience sharing with seasoned professionals. Throughout the one-year mentorship, mentors will inspire students by sharing real-world insights and industry knowledge, offering guidance to help students unlock and realise their full potential.
Ninth Round (2027 Cohort)
Programme Brief
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MATCHING OF MENTEES WITH MENTORS
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, and the Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools, and with the support of the Innovation and Technology Commission, a group of 100 local high school students will be admitted to the Programme. They will be paired with 50 renowned scientists and engineers from ASHK, HKAE, HKIS and YASHK, who will serve as volunteer mentors.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME BRIEFING SESSION
The Mentorship Programme Briefing Session will be held via Zoom. It aims to provide mentees with essential details about the programme and guidance on building a successful relationship with their mentors.
Guidelines for Mentees
Download the Guidelines for Mentees Booklet
Guidelines for Mentors
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Eighth Round (2026 Cohort)
Programme Brief
Download the Programme Briefing (pdf - 1.6 MB)
MATCHING OF MENTEES WITH MENTORS
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, and the Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools, and with the support of the Innovation and Technology Commission, a group of 119 local high school students will be admitted to the Programme. They will be paired with 60 renowned scientists and engineers from ASHK, HKAE, HKIS and YASHK, who will serve as volunteer mentors.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME BRIEFING SESSION
The Mentorship Programme Briefing Session took place at 10:00 am on 14 March 2026 (Saturday) via Zoom. This session aims to provide mentees with essential information about the programme and valuable advice on effectively interacting with their mentors.
Guidelines for Mentees
Download the Guidelines for Mentees Booklet (pdf - 1.3 MB)
Guidelines for Mentors
Download the Guidelines for Mentors Booklet (pdf - 1.1 MB)
Briefing Slides for mentees
Download the Briefing Slides for Mentees (pdf - 7.5 MB)