Joint Humanitarian Entrepreneurship Winter Academy 2026

The Joint Humanitarian Entrepreneurship Winter 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 Batangas, Philippines. 

Project

Inclusive business & humanitarian technology projects in Batangas, Philippines

Destination

Batangas, Philippines

Date

2-10 Jan 2026 (+/- 2 days before & after trip)

Eligibility

All undergraduate students

Programme Fee

$2,000 programme fee & $3,000 deposit, which is fully refundable upon completion of the program 

Quota

20 students

Programme Schedule

*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_5Ab43NitMmg6JtY

Application Deadline

10 October, 2025, 23:59

Reminders

1. Students need to ensure that they are eligible to take the Course CLA9021 in Term 2, 2025-2026. (As this is a Term 2 course, students must be prepared to (1) drop a course if they already have 5 courses registered or (2) get approval from their department head for the 6th course.) 
2. Students enrolled in the programme MUST attend the Information Session (10 November), all scheduled Pre-trip Training sessions (22, 23, 29 November & 29 December), Programme activities (2-10 January) and Final Presentation (26 January). 
3. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview.
4. OSL will cover most of the programme fees, including round-trip airfare from Hong Kong to the hosting city, hostel accommodation throughout the trip, most meals* and expenses related to the programme. Visa application fees, meals at the airport and other personal expenses will not be covered. (*Please note that while halal food options may not be guaranteed, fish, vegetables, and fruits will be provided.)
5. Students are expected to pay a $2,000 programme fee & $3,000 deposit. $3,000 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 $3,000 deposit

Enquiry

Mr. Koby LI

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 2616 8178

* For unsuccessful applicants who are eager for overseas S-L opportunities, stay tuned to this page for the details of Summer Academy 2026, which will take place from late May to early June.