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Elaine Yau

Exceptional senior form students   could work with distinguished local and overseas academic experts this summer.
Co-organised by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Savantas Policy Institute, the Talented Youth Summer Programme 2008 runs from July 13 to August 3.
Taught by faculty members from  HKUST and Stanford University, the  programme consists of courses in critical thinking, and science and technology.
Classroom lectures, lab sessions, city exploration tours and educational visits will be arranged to help students develop their full potential.
At the launch conference  last month, HKUST vice-president for academic affairs Roland Chan said the programme would prepare  students for  future challenges.
'Students will be recruited from around the world. The extraordinary students will be encouraged to explore and develop their full potential,' said Mr Chan.
Regina Ip, former security chief and chairperson of Savantas Policy Institute, believes the programme will help  nurture a new generation of local leaders.
'Only through investing in quality training and education can we help Hong Kong transform into a knowledge-based economy,' said Mrs Ip.
Applicants have to apply with recommendation from their school principals. The  application deadline is April 30 2008. Application fee is HK$400, with a 50 per cent discount for those who hand in their application before  March 30.
For more information,  go to http://talent.ust.hk/course_core.html



Chance for top students to develop their full potential