Student Enrichment Activities Support Scheme

Are you looking to enrich your student life? Look no further than the Student Enrichment Activities Support (SEAS) Scheme! The Scheme encourages and supports students to organize activities that enhance their university experience. Successful projects will receive the following support options, together with assistance in event publicity:

  • Eligibility to book and use campus facilities, subject to availability and relevant guidelines of respective offices/departments; and/or
  • Student enrichment activities subsidy

Depending on your need, you may apply for either or both of the options above. Please refer to the below for more information about the Scheme. For enquiries, please email seaf@ust.hk.

01 About The Scheme
02 Application Guidelines
03 Subsidy Guidelines
04 Selection Criteria
05 Selection Committee
06 Project Completion Report
07 FAQ
About the Scheme

The Student Enrichment Activities Support (SEAS) Scheme aims to provide support to students and student groups organizing or participating, on a voluntary basis, in activities or projects that promote one or more of the following objectives: 

  • Celebrate diversity and inclusivity, and promote multicultural competence 
  • Foster a sense of belonging and integrate students within HKUST community 
  • Engage students in understanding and serving a wider community 
  • Encourage global perspective and awareness 
  • Prioritize holistic development and well-being of students
Application Guidelines
WHO CAN APPLY?
  1. Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students, who would like to access campus resources or looking for a subsidy to their student projects/activities. 
  2. Applications can be made by individual students, registered student groups (e.g. SU-affiliated societies, Department-associated groups), or other project groups.
HOW TO APPLY?
  • Complete the Online Application Form, attach an Advisor’s Recommendation and a Budget Proposal with detail breakdown of all income and expense items, as well as any other relevant documents.
  • Submit only one application form that covers all proposed activities from the same organizer. Do not submit multiple applications.
WHEN TO APPLY?
  • If funding is NOT required: Applications open all year round. 
  • If funding is required: 
Open for Application Application Deadline
In August14 September 2025
In December8 February 2026
In April19 April 2026

 

  • Projects awarded during the 1st and 2nd rounds should be completed by August of the same academic year. Projects awarded in the 3rd round are expected to finish by December of the following academic year. For extended projects, approval must be obtained during the application period or subsequently. 
  • Interested applicants are recommended to work out their activity plan ahead of time to avoid last minute submission. The above dates may subject to change. 
  • Each group of applicants may book a 30-min Consultation Session to ask questions and receive advice from the Scheme Secretariat before submission of an application. Please email seaf@ust.hk for making an appointment.