Virtual Internships

Virtual internships aim to provide students the chance to work on projects for enterprises or organizations (whether it is a local firm or an overseas or Chinese Mainland enterprise) in gaining real-world working experience. Students will be supervised or guided by project managers/supervisors to complete research, projects or tasks assigned. The only difference from having a "real" internship is that the internship is not carried out in an office-setting. Work meetings and supervision are done virtually, using the latest communication technology. While businesses are adapting to the remote work structure, this is a new and creative learning experience for students.  At the same time, students can work from home and still engage the world while bearing less financial burden paying for travelling and accommodation for internships that take place outside Hong Kong. 

All full-time undergraduate students are welcome to apply for this Virtual Internships coordinated by OSA. 

Virtual Internship Subsidy 2025-26 from Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

As the majority of the virtual internships are unpaid, to provide added incentives for students to join virtual internships with international or non-local organizations in receiving global exposure during term-time, the following subsidies apply: 

Maximum subsidy per student according to the location of the internship host company :

• Asian Countries: $4,000
• Other Countries: $6,000

The subsidy is to assist students in covering the programme fee of the virtual internship programmes. In case your programme fee is lower than the maximum subsidy, e.g., you pay $3,000 to join a virtual internship, your subsidy will be $3,000 and not $4,000. On the other hand, if your programme fee is $6,500 to join a Spanish virtual internship, your subsidy will only be $6000 as this is the maximum subsidy we can provide. 

For your information, the subsidy will be released to students upon successful completion of the virtual internship programme.

Eligibility for the Virtual Internship Subsidy:

• Lingnan undergraduate students from all degree programmes
• Must be age 18 or above at the time you engage in the virtual internship
• The virtual internship duration: minimum 4 weeks
• You are able to perform the virtual internship legally without issues related to a work visa. 
• All applicants are should complete the Pre-Internship Training Programme (PTP) when applying for subsidy.
• Each student is eligible to apply for this subsidy once per academic year. Students who receive the Virtual Internship Subsidy will NOT be eligible for the Overseas Internship Subsidy (for on-site internships) in the same academic year, to ensure fair distribution of funding and support among all applicants. If in doubt, please ask OSA career officers before applying and paying for your virtual internship programme.

Application for the Virtual Internship Subsidy:

Please complete the Online Application Form once you have received, paid and confirmed your virtual internship offer with one of our Virtual Internship providers as listed below.

Important Note: Pre-Internship Training Programme (PTP)

The Pre-Internship Training Programme (PTP) is a series of face-to-face/online training and self-learning courses that prepare you to acquire the strategies in improving your readiness towards internship opportunities.  

From 2025-26, students who are applying for internship programmes and/or internship subsidies arranged by OSA to participate in an internship programme are REQUIRED to complete the Compulsory Modules of the PTP, and are highly recommended to complete the Voluntary Modules together with the Digital LinkedIn Leaning Courses prior to the internships.

Application Method for Virtual Internships

To apply for virtual internship programmes, please refer to the list of Virtual Internship programmes and observe their respective application method and deadlines. 

List of Offering Virtual Internship Programmes:

Obligations for Receiving the Virtual Internship Subsidy

For students who wish to apply for the subsidy, certain obligations must be fulfilled:

Enquiries

Ms. Cynthia Lam  Tel: 2616-8653  |  Email: [email protected]