Hong Kong's Strive and Rise Scheme opens fifth intake for youth mentorship
The Hong Kong government's Strive and Rise Scheme, led by the Chief Secretary, starts recruiting its fifth cohort. It offers one year of intensive training, mentoring, 10,000 Hong Kong dollars in financial support, and alumni activities. Applications close on 19 November.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has begun recruiting participants for the fifth intake of the Strive and Rise Scheme, a cross-departmental initiative led by the Chief Secretary. The programme aims to support young people through a public-private-community partnership model.
The scheme consists of three core elements: mentorship matching, personal development planning and financial support. Participants receive one year of intensive training that includes orientation activities, basic training, mentor interactions, group events and study trips to mainland China. The programme is designed to broaden participants' horizons, boost their confidence, foster a positive outlook and help them explore personal development opportunities.
Each participant receives 5,000 Hong Kong dollars in start-up funds, with mentors guiding them on financial literacy. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive an additional 5,000 Hong Kong dollars in scholarship money, which they may use as they decide, applying the financial skills they have learned.
After finishing the one-year training, participants automatically become members of the Alumni Association. Through the association, they can continue to take part in various activities and work experience or internship programmes to expand their social networks and sustain the benefits of the scheme.
Eligible students may apply through their schools or social welfare organisations that help implement the scheme, or via the programme's mobile application. The deadline for applications is 19 November. Further details about the fifth intake are available on the official website at www.striveandrise.gov.hk.