The hk prize is one of the world’s premier high school contests, honoring academic achievements and extracurricular participation, rewarding students who demonstrate leadership or passion for community service. It also promotes scientific innovation and encourages young people to pursue careers in science. Its monetary prize and opportunity to conduct research in Hong Kong are a big draw for applicants.
HK Prize, the non-governmental merit-based award sponsored by the Bank of China, celebrates scientists whose research contributes to Hong Kong’s development and has global impact. It is one of the largest merit-based awards in Asia and aims to attract talented young people into scientific research. The competition is open to Southeast Asian residents, mainland Chinese residents and international participants.
Winners are chosen through an impartial selection process without sponsorship or committee influence, and can be in any field of science. Whether it’s artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and energy, or advanced manufacturing and fintech, HK Prize recognizes innovative science that creates real social value.
Hong Kong’s top film production house, Shaw Brothers Studio, has won multiple prizes at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, including best director for its action thriller Ten Years. The movie taps into residents’ fears for the future of Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the semi-autonomous territory. Its music, editing and action choreography won awards as well. The film is a box office hit in Hong Kong but has angered Beijing for its portrayal of the city.
Sammo Hung, the legendary martial artist and actor who shaped Hong Kong cinema with his work in 1970s and 1980s, won a lifetime achievement award at Sunday’s ceremony. He has starred in classics such as Security Unlimited and The Private Eyes. The award was a surprise as the actor had been on hiatus for the past few months.
The HK Prize celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion through art. This year’s theme, Our Changing World, calls for artists to explore issues of global evolution in their creations. This is the first time this prize has invited artists to create works with a broad scope, unrestricted by medium. Applicants can submit their works starting March 1. They will be selected in three waves: Southeast Asian residents, mainland Chinese residents, and then international participants. The winning artworks will be exhibited at Black Box Studio and Goethe Gallery. A travel grant will be provided for the winners to explore Hong Kong and make connections with local artists and businesses.