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- Eligibility -
- Student-athletes who are eligible to represent Hong Kong in regional or international competitions and have demonstrated outstanding sports performance; and
- Nominated by the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) or National Sports Associations (NSA) or equivalent sporting bodies
Note: Self-nomination will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the eligibility stated in (i).
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- Admission Criteria -
- Sports performance and/or achievements
- Personal statement and Curriculum Vitae
- Interview performance
- Recommendation letters from nominating bodies or relevant coaches, if any
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- Application Arrangements -
- Apply via our DESTA Application Link
- Select up to 3 undergraduate programme choices
- Early interview to be arranged
- Admissions results to be announced within 1 month after interview
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✦ Scholarship: Up to HK$400,000 for 3 Years ✦
(incl. living and learning expenses, as well as international exchange opportunities)
- Academic Support -
- Flexible study period: could be extended beyond normative period of study
- Early course registration
- Flexibility in curriculum delivery, including online teaching, alternative assessment with individualised mentoring support, academic advice, and career planning
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- Student Support -
- Dedicated facilitators who perform as one-stop-shop will follow up with student-athletes from time to time and work closely with administrative offices and academic departments to provide timely advice and support wherever needed
- Peer Mentors who are “buddies” of student-athletes will take care of the wellbeing and provide assistance with university life and academic support
- Professional consultation services (e.g. Sports Psychologist and Sports Nutritionist)
- Priority for internship placement to explore career options
- Priority for hostel accommodation
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- Medical Care and Insurance Coverage -
On top of the basic Medical Scheme to Lingnan full-time students and sports team members, additional medical care and insurance coverage will be provided to safeguard the health of student-athletes.
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"Lingnan University gives me many resources to train and brings students a sense of belonging and more opportunities than other universities."
--- by Chan Siu-yin (陳肇賢) [Handball Player, Major in BBA]
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Thank you for visiting our page. If you wish to know more about DESTA, you are welcome to contact us via osa-pe@LN.edu.hk.
Ng Chi-hang's Photo: credit to Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (香港傷殘人士體育協會)