Through sponsoring CUHK Colleges/departments/units, student organizations/societies/interest groups, and informal student groups in organizing activities that promote SEN awareness and inclusion, the SEN Service (SENS) under the Wellness and Counselling Centre hopes to invite CUHK staff and students to join hands in promoting SEN awareness among the CUHK community, thus fostering an inclusive campus for all students to thrive in.

 

1. Eligibility

 

1.1. Application is open to CUHK Colleges/Departments/Units, student organizations/societies/ interest groups registered/affiliated with OSA, and non-registered, informal student groups until 18 May 2025. Applications for activities scheduled after 30 May 2025 will not be considered.

 

1.2. Proposed activities should be organized with a key aim to promote CUHK members' awareness and understanding of SEN and/or facilitate students with SEN in the adaptation of campus life. Please refer to the website for more information about SEN.

 

1.3. Applicants must submit a proposal with the activity objectives, intended outcomes, activity content, target participants, implementation timeline, budget breakdown, expected difficulties and possible solutions.

 

1.4. Applications will be assessed and considered based on the objectives of the proposed activities, implementation feasibility, creativity, expected impact on the participants/ the CUHK community, and funding availability.

 

1.5. Applications may be jointly submitted by more than one Department/Unit and Student Organization/Society/Interest Group.

 

1.6. Applicants may submit more than one application under this sponsorship scheme in the period of 1 July 2024 to 18 May 2025. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.

 

2. Funding

 

2.1. Funding support for each application is capped at HK$6,000 and will be disbursed in the form of reimbursement based on the actual expense amount incurred.

 

2.2. Please click here for details on the funding coverage, conditions and reimbursement procedures before application.

 

3. Application Procedures

 

3.1. Applicants should apply online at least 10 working days prior to the activity.

 

3.2. Applicants will be notified of the application result via email within two weeks upon SENS' receipt of the application.

 

For enquiries, please contact SEN Service at sens@cuhk.edu.hk or 3943 5441.