Joint Humanitarian Entrepreneurship Summer Academy 2026 (Peru)

 

The Joint Humanitarian Entrepreneurship Summer Academy enhances student learning by challenging them with real-world problems while simultaneously creating a positive impact in the community by developing solutions. The program's core values will revolve around creative expression, empathy, embracing ambiguity, visualizing challenges, and synthesizing actionable ideas. Students will tackle real-world social issues in Humanitarian Technology & Inclusive Business in Peru. 

 

Promotional poster for the Joint Humanitarian Entrepreneurship Summer Academy 2026 in Peru

 

Project

Climate Change & Humanitarian Technology Projects in Peru

 

Destination

Peru

 

Date

29 May -14 Jun 2026 (+/- 1 day before & after trip)

 

Eligibility

Undergraduate students (Year 1-3)

 

Programme Fee

$5,000 programme fee & $5,000 deposit, which is fully refundable upon completion of the programme 

 

Quota

Maxium 10 students

 

Programme Schedule

 

Pre-Trip Trainings Overseas Service-Learning TripPost-trip Activity 

Information Session

Date: 18 Mar 2026 (Wed)

Time: 18:30-20:00

Venue: LKK105

 

Training Sessions

Date:12-15 May 2026 (Tue-Fri)

Time: 9:30-17:30

Venue: LCHUG10

Destination: Peru

Date: 29 May – 14 Jun 2026 (Inclusive of flights & local programme)

 

*Important: Please reserve 28 May -15 Jun to allow for flight adjustments.

 

 

Final Presentation
Date: 29 Jun 2026 (Mon)
Time: 10:30-12:00
Venue: WYL113

 

 

 

 

*All activities will be conducted in person; Zoom sessions will not be provided.  

 

Application

Link to register: https://lingnan.asia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esx4TAE1lH52VFA 

 

Application Deadline

12 Feb, 2026, 23:59

 

Reminders

• Students need to ensure that they are eligible to take the CLC9019 Course in Term 3, 2025-2026
• All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview in late Feb.
• Students enrolled in the programme MUST attend the Information Session (18 Mar), all scheduled Pre-trip Training sessions (12-15 May), Overseas Programme Activities (29 May-14 Jun) and Final Presentation (29 Jun).
• OSL will cover the full programme fees, including round-trip airfare from Hong Kong to Peru, accommodation, most meals and expenses related to the programme. Visa application fees, meals at the airport and other personal expenses will not be covered.
• Students expected to pay a $5,000 programme fee & $5,000 deposit. $5,000 deposit will be fully refunded upon successful completion of the entire programme (all listed activities, submission of required documents, and the Term-end CTLE). Failure to attend any of these activities will result in the forfeiture of the $5,000 deposit

• Schemes for EDB Subsidy for local students of up to HK$5,000 (if eligible)
 

Enquiry

Ms. Sharon Chan
Email: [email protected]  |  Phone: 2616-8060