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AWARDS
In Hong Kong, the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select nine Global Leaders from the participating universities.  Global Leaders will receive their cash award and be invited to attend an interview in Hong Kong in Spring 2009.  A selection panel will interview the Global Leaders and select four to receive an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July 2009.

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
IIE/Hong Kong conducts the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders competition in Hong Kong.  The following three institutions in Hong Kong have been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program this year:

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• University of Hong Kong

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HONG KONG COMPETITION
Students MUST be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. Each university will be asked to nominate a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. University liaisons will submit a nomination form to IIE/Hong Kong on behalf of each nominated student. The nomination deadline in Hong Kong is December 1, 2008.

Only nominees will have access to the application; only those who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award. Nominees need not be a citizen of the country in which they are applying. Nominees must:

• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in college or university (and second year for select competitions). Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree; all fields of study accepted; and
• demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.

IIE uses the following information to evaluate applicants and select the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders:

• Electronic application and supporting documents
• Honors and awards
• Hobbies and extracurricular activities
• Community service and volunteer activities
• Personal Statement / Essay

COURSE OF ACTION FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Nominees must submit the following to IIE/Hong Kong by February 6, 2009. Please submit one (1) original and three (3) collated copies of your completed application and supporting documents to IIE/Hong Kong:

• A printed electronic application. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IIE/Hong Kong with supporting documents.
• Undergraduate university transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• Secondary school transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• Certified copies of Hong Kong Advanced-Level Examination (HKALE) results
• Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders must use the required recommendation forms that are distributed to the nominee. One recommendation should address the nominee's leadership abilities and personal character; the second letter should address the nominee's intellect and prospects for continued academic success. At least one letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee's education, work, or other activities. If the nominee's first language is not English, the letters should offer an assessment of his/her English language capabilities.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS
IIE/Hong Kong will convene a selection panel to review complete and qualified applications. They will evaluate the following qualities of the applicant:

• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Potential for growth
• Communication skills
• Personal qualities or character
• References

COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After submitting the online application via the Internet, eligible nominees must print the application and send it to IIE/Hong Kong.  Please include copies of your university undergraduate transcripts (official record of grades or marks), secondary school transcripts (official record of grades or marks), certified copies of Hong Kong Advanced-Level Examination (HKALE) results, two letters of recommendation (please see above for specific recommendation requirements), and your resume/curriculum vitae.  Please send your printed application and required documents to the following address by February 6, 2009:

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
Institute of International Education
Room 601, General Commercial Building
156-164 Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong

Deadlines & Contact Information
For more information regarding the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in Hong Kong, please contact IIE/Hong Kong.  You may email your questions and comments to info@iiehongkong.org or call 2603-5771.