CESGA Scholarship Programme
Background and Aim
As
one of the international financial centres, Hong Kong needs to catch the global
trend of green finance development and incubate talents in the industry. In
view of this, Friends of the Earth (HK) has partnered with the European
Federation of Financial Analysts (EFFAS) since 2020 to launch the first
internationally accredited Certified Environmental, Social and Governance
Analyst programme (CESGA) in Hong Kong. This marked an important milestone in
the development of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) professional
education in Hong Kong.
To
support young talent who are interested to develop their career in the ESG
field, CESGA Scholarship Programme was launched in 2021. This year, Friends of
the Earth (HK) and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited are proud to
present the CESGA Scholarship Programme 24/25. This exclusive scholarship
programme aims to support and encourage students and fresh graduates to engage
in the field of sustainable finance and ESG principles.
Awardees
will each receive a generous $10,000 grant to subsidise their EFFAS CESGA
course and examination fees for the December 2024 or March 2025 intake. This is
an exceptional opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in sustainable
finance, empowering yourself to become a leader in this growing field.
Eligible
students and fresh graduates are welcome to submit their online applications on
or before 7 June 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
|
Scholarships |
Objective |
Amount |
|
Friends of the Earth CESGA Scholarship |
To support young people to devote themselves to
the field of sustainable finance |
Each awardee will receive a $10,000 grant to
attend the CESGA examination December 2024 or March 2025 intake |
|
Towngas CESGA Scholarship |
To encourage young people to pursue an
ESG-inspired career in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area |
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
1. A permanent resident of Hong Kong
2. Either:
-
A
Full-time undergraduate student in any university in Hong Kong with a
cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or above; or
-
Bachelor’s
degree holders from any university in Hong Kong who have graduated within the
past 3 years with good academic standing (a cumulative grade-point average of
3.0 or above)
Selection
1. Eligible
applicants will be assessed based on academic merit and information provided.
Applicants with experience in the ESG sector will be given an advantage.
2. Shortlisted applicants might be invited to an interview. Applicants who are not receiving notice by end of July 2024 may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Application Procedures
Submit the online application form together with supporting documents by 7 June 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
https://forms.gle/hyL5SFfUeBRbge8A6
Supporting Documents
1. A copy of Hong Kong Identity card (HKID) (in PDF format)
2. A copy of most recent official university transcript (PDF format in ONE file) and graduation certificate (for graduates)
3. Personal essay (within 300 words)
Programme Schedule
|
Items |
Date |
|
CESGA Scholarship 24/25 kick-off ceremony |
4 Mar 2024 |
|
Open for application |
8 Apr 2024 |
|
Deadline for the application |
7 Jun 2024 |
|
Shortlisting |
Mid Jun 2024 |
|
Shortlisted interview |
Jul 2024 |
|
Result announcement |
Aug 2024 |
|
Award ceremony |
TBC |
|
Scholarship disbursement |
TBC |
Disbursement of Scholarship
Awardees will receive a HK$10,000 grant to subsidise the course and exam fee of the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) certification.
*The Grantee shall submit the receipt in relation to the CESGA programme which has been applied. Otherwise, Friends of the Earth (HK) may exercise its absolute discretion to demand the return by the Grantee of all the scholarships which does not have valid receipts or evidence.
Friends of the Earth (HK) may consider other payment arrangement suggested by the awardee but the actual payment schedule is at Friends of the Earth (HK)’s discretion.
For enquiries, please contact Friends of the Earth (HK) Green Finance Engagement Team at esg@foe.org.hk or (852) 3184 1561.
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