CUAAA Award THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG School of Architecture
CUAAA Award 2017__
Since 2008-09, the Chinese University Architecture Alumni Association has been donating annually to the School of Architecture, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), to support its Master of Architecture students to travel and study overseas during summer holidays.
Aims of the Award 1. Foster students’ interest in architectural investigation; 2. Provide opportunities for students to research an architectural topic outside Hong Kong; 3. Increase students’ ability to understand and appreciate architecture in a global context; 4. Encourage students to gain overseas architectural experience through field studies and apprenticeship; 5. Enhance interaction between alumni and students.
Features of the Award 1. The Award sponsors a travel study programme on a particular architectural topic in an overseas country; 2. The selected programme must be realised in the year awarded over a period of at least three weeks; 3. There is no restriction on the location in which the proposed programme takes place.
Eligibility Students of the Master of Architecture (Year 1) with outstanding ability in architectural studies and strong potential for further development.
Amount of Award HK$15,000
Responsibilities of the Awardee Before the programme 1. Formulate a travel programme (including objectives, content and a budget plan) approved by the supervisor.
During the programme 2. Keep a travelogue and/or a sketch diary, as well as an expenditure account.
After the programme 3. Submit a travelogue to the donor on time, as stipulated in the undertaking; 4. Produce a booklet about the programme for future access by students of the School; 5. Present and illustrate observations, findings and reflections out of the programme in the form of an exhibition to be held at the School.
Application Procedures 1. The School will send an invitation email to eligible students in Term 2, AY 2016-17; 2. Interested students should submit the following documents in softcopy to the General Office at [email protected] by the deadline on 3 May 2017 (Monday): a) A completed application form, including - A proposed supervisor in the School to provide guidance related to the set-up of the programme; - Research-based study focus of the proposed programme; - A statement of how the CUAAA Award will benefit the applicant’s future education and career. b) A copy of academic transcript(s), including results of Term 1 of AY 2016-17. 3. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a selection interview. Details will be announced in due course.
Enquiries Please contact Ms Isabel Wong ([email protected] /3943 6586) or Ms Ingrid Tsoi ([email protected] /
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THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG School of Architecture
CUAAA Award 2017
APPLICATION FORM
The information provided will be used for scholarships/awards-related purposes in the University. It may be accessible to offices, committees or persons who will process scholarships/awards matters. Information on unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed when no longer required.
1. Personal Particulars RECENT Name (English) (Chinese) PHOTO Place of Gender Date of Birth Birth Nationality HKID Student ID College Major Minor Current Year of Study / Length of Study / Expected Graduation Year / (MM/YY) Email Mobile Home Address
Emergency Contact Name Name Relationship Relationship Contact Number Contact Number
2.
Academi c Results Year GPA
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 MArch 1
Studio Grade U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 Studio I Studio II
3. Language Proficiency (other than Chinese and English)
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4. Awards Received at CUHK (Please list in chronological order) Year Name of Award Amount
5.= Extra-Curricular Activities / Community Services (Please list in chronological order) Year Student Societies / Community Activities Post / Contribution
6. Work Experience (Please list in chronological order) From To Name of Company/Employer Position Full-time / Part-time
7. Travel Experience (Please list in chronological order) From To Country (City/Region) Details*
*Please specify the aims of travel, affiliated organisations of your trip, subsidies received, etc.
8. Detailed Programme Plan
3 CUAAA Award Proposed Programme: Study/Apprenticeship/Travel* (*Please delete whichever is inappropriate) Proposed Location: Proposed Supervisor:
Specify the approximate dates of travel, as well as places that you propose to visit: From To Place to Visit (building/museum/landmark, etc.) Remarks (if any)
9. Research-based Study Focus
(Please detail the study focus of your proposed programme based on research. You may attach a separate sheet if necessary.)
10. Statement of how the CUAAA Award will benefit your future education and career:
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11. Details of other awards for overseas study/apprenticeship/travel in the current academic year: (Please list in chronological order) Name of Award Amount (HK$) Academic Year Applied for/Awarded in* /
5 CUAAA Award Applied for/Awarded in* / Applied for/Awarded in* / (*Please delete whichever is inappropriate)
12. Authorisation and Undertaking I hereby authorise the School of Architecture of the Chinese University of Hong Kong to obtain any information from other units of the University which the School deems necessary and relevant to the administration and assessment of my application for the CUAAA Award 2017.
I also undertake to inform the School of Architecture as soon as practicable of any awards/scholarships/ prizes conferred to me for overseas study/apprenticeship/travel for the year 2017 after the submission of this application.
Signature of Applicant: Date :
Notes: 1. A completed application form together with the following documents should be submitted to the General Office at [email protected] by the deadline on 3 May 2017 (Wednesday).
a. A completed application form, including - A proposed supervisor in the School to provide guidance related to the set-up of the programme; - Research-based study focus of the proposed programme; - A statement of how the CUAAA Award will benefit the applicant’s future education and career. b. A copy of academic transcript(s), including results of Term 1 of AY 2016-17.
2. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a selection interview. Details will be announced in due course.
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