Virtual Internship Programme
Updated 7 Nov 2022
Note to All Internship Programme Applicants: Undergraduate students who are considering to apply for subsidy must complete the new prerequisite Pre-Internship Training Programme (PTP) It is now on Moodle. Download the latest PTP information here:
Download PTP InfoWork experience is definitely a competitive edge that students may wish to have in enhancing their employability apart from their academic and professional training. With the outbreak of COVID-19, while our off-shore internship programmes are unable to operate, the Office of Student Affairs has coordinated with various organizations to offer students the opportunity to join Virtual Internships since May. 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 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 Information
*apply to virtual internships beginning on 1 Sep 2022
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:
- Mainland China / Hong Kong : $4,000
- Asian countries: $6,500
- Australia / New Zealand: $7,000
- Spain / Portugal / Germany: $6,000
- USA, UK & Ireland: $7,000
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 $6300 to join an Ireland virtual internship, your subsidy will be $6300 and not $7000. On the other hand, if your programme fee is $6500 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.
- Lingnan undergraduate students from all degree programmes
- Must be age 18 or above at the time when 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 with work visa.
- All applicants must complete the Pre-Internship Training Programme (PTP) when applying for subsidy. Please download the PTP detailed information here.
- Each student is eligible to apply for this subsidy once each term/semester. If in doubt, please ask OSA career officers before applying and paying for your virtual internship programme.
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.
Apply For subsidyTo apply for virtual internship programmes, please refer to the list of Virtual Internhsip programmes and observe their respective application method and deadlines.
List of Virtual Internship Programmes
| Name of Organization | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Open - Apply here (Please use the enquiry form to leave your details as CareerDC will need to schedule an online meeting with you first before helping you to apply.) | |
TalentLink - Internship Programmes in Singapore 2022-23 for WInter/Summer (Virtual / Offline)Program fee: HK$3,500 (subject to change in 2022-23) |
TBA |
Bloom of Youth Virtual Internship Programme- focusing on virtual internships in Spain, UK, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand.- Program fee: HK$5,950 - $6,800 Bloom of Youth virtual internship brochure Powerpoint presentation - Feb 2022 Info Session |
Enrol 4-8 weeks before your desired start date - Apply here |
NEXSTEP Virtual Internship- focusing on virtual internships in AsiaProgramme fee for Lingnan students: HK$6,500 * Apply with coupon code: "LINGNAN" to reduce your application deposit to US$200 Powerpoint presentation |
Enrol 4-8 weeks before your desired start date - Apply here |
Young Talent Virtual Internship Experience Programme, Seeding‘s Culture Youth Exchange CentreProgramme fee: HK$3,800 (subject to change in 2022-23) |
TBA |
For students who wish to apply for the subsidy, certain obligations must be fulfilled:
| BEFORE starting the virtual internship |
|
| DURING the virtual internship |
|
| POST-Internship |
To receive the virtual internship subsidy, students are required to complete the following:
|
| Release of Subsidy |
OSA will deposit the subsidy to selected students who fulfil all the requirements / obligations. Students are expected to receive the subsidy via their bank accounts 4 weeks after completion of the above obligations. |
