Overview of Funding

The Common Core empower students and educators by funding transformative projects and initiatives that ignite passion-driven learning. We support experiential and experimental approaches that encourage students to explore their curiosities. Our different funding schemes prioritise initiatives that move beyond traditional classroom learning towards exploration within real-world environments, where students exercise leadership, and learning intersects with meaningful impact that extends into the broader community. Apply now!

Funding Source Purpose Types of activites Who can apply?
Transdisciplinary Experiential Learning Fund
For experiential learning activities or projects in Hong Kong or overseas that is interdisciplinary or connects to a UN Sustainable Development Goal.
  • Local, mainland or overseas fieldtrips
  • Events, activities or workshops
  • Community or service learning projects
  • Undergraduate students
  • Common Core teachers and tutors
Global Engagement Award

(Open till June 2026)
For travel outside of Hong Kong (international or mainland experiences) to further learning related to a Common Core course.
  • Fieldtrips
  • University visits (except formal exchange study purposes)
  • Experiential learning activities
  • Conferences/ symposiums
  • Competitions
  • Undergraduate students (who have completed a CC course)
Leadership and Impact Award

(Open till June 2028)
For student-led or initiated projects and activities that has impact.
  • Collaborative research projects with academic unit/departments, organisations or communities;
  • Student-organised academic events and knowledge-sharing forums;
  • Community partnerships activities or events;
  • Innovation challenges and hackathons;
  • Advocacy campaigns and workshops.
  • Undergraduate students

Need Assistance?

If you are unsure which funding is most appropriate, email us at commoncore@hku.hk for further guidance.

Furthermore, if you have a project that does not fit neatly into the above funding schemes or you don’t know how to go about it, reach out to us. Just bring along your idea and your passion!