PBC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2024

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (“HKJCCT”) is pleased to announce the launch of its first PBC Fellowship Programme in conjunction with the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2024 (“the Forum”) to be held in September in Hong Kong.  

The PBC Fellowship Programme is designed to facilitate young social innovators and impact champions to participate in the Forum and connect with industry leaders from all over the world.  This year’s Forum, themed “Delivering Impactful Philanthropy in the Real World”, aims to study how tangible and sustainable impact can be built under an evolving philanthropic landscape in Asia and beyond. 

Similar to the past, this year’s Forum gathers a diverse group of stakeholders, including social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, policy makers, investors and newcomers in the field of philanthropy. With the launch of the PBC Fellowship Programme, we hope to provide a unique networking platform for young leaders to connect with their global counterparts, exchange ideas, share experience, and develop impactful projects.

Programme Objectives

The PBC Fellowship Programme (“Programme”) aims to:

• provide opportunities for emerging young leaders to participate in and gain exposure to broader networks at the Forum;
• increase youth engagement and participation in the Forum and introduce more innovative and fresh perspectives to the Forum’s discussions; and
• facilitate networking, collaboration, and exchange of ideas among young leaders, established industry players and other philanthropy stakeholders.

Programme Details

Successful applicants of the Programme (“PBC Fellows”) would be entitled to:

• join the welcome luncheon on 8 September 2024;
• gain full access to the main Forum and networking events on 9 and 10 September 2024;
• share at a networking luncheon on 9 or 10 September 2024; 
• join side programmes, including guided tours and agency visits; and
• enjoy full sponsor of round-trip air ticket to travel to Hong Kong to participate in the Forum and accommodation to be arranged at designated hotel during the Forum (up to four nights).

Eligibility and Selection

PBC Fellows are expected to be:

• young and emerging leaders from across the world; 
• able to demonstrate a record of social impact;
• committed to personal growth and expanding their network; and
• reasonably proficient in the use of English.

Depending on the number of applications, this year’s Programme aims to select a cohort of six to eight Fellows based on:

• their impact and innovation in solving significant social issues;
• potential benefits they might gain from the Forum, such as networking, learning, and sharing experiences; and
• their ability to contribute diverse perspectives to the Forum.

The PBC Fellowship Programme is part of the broader efforts by the HKJCCT to deliver real-world impact by investing in, connecting, and celebrating young social innovators and impact champions dedicated to address significant issues around the world through philanthropy.

All applicants must be fully aware that the HKJCCT and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“HKJC”) will be collecting personal information to process applications for the PBC Fellowship Programme. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree with the terms and conditions for the PBC Fellowship Programme and with HKJC's and HKJCCT's Privacy Policy Statements.