Talent Search - Infokids

Who can participate:

Mathematics: students aged between 7 and 16 (birth dates between Jan 29 1990 and Jan 28 2000) and within the top 5% math. score in their grade
English Writing: students aged between 11 and 16 (birth dates between Jan 29 1990 - Jan 28 1996) and within the top 5% English Writing score in their grade
Nomination can be either at the recommendation of the school or the parents of the students

Benefits to students, schools and teachers

award the student scoring the top score in each Age Group a scholarship of HK$5,000 (conditions below) and the school accumulating enough qualifying points (over a maximum 5-year period) a scholarship of HK$5,000 (conditions apply)

Individual Scholarships:

A student scoring the top score in each Age Group shall be awarded a scholarship of HK$5,000 (see Note 1).

Mathematics: ages 7 – 16

(10 scholarships)

English Writing: ages 11 - 16

(6 scholarships)

· If more than one student achieves the top score, scholarship for that Age Group will be shared equally.

· Scholarship must be applied within the validity of the talent search results period.

· Recipients may choose to apply their scholarships towards the fees (part payment) for the EPGY Summer Institute (see Note 2) at Stanford University in USA, or for the EPGY Program in Hong Kong.

School Scholarships:

A cumulative point system shall be put into effect with the 2007 EPGY Talent Search. A school accumulating enough qualifying points (over a maximum 5-year period) shall be awarded a scholarship of HK$5,000 (see Note 1)

Note 1: All scholarships are non-redeemable for cash and non-transferable. EPGY Hong Kong Administrative Center provided by InfoKids has final discretion over any disputed issues.

Note 2: The EPGY Summer Institute is a highly selective program organized by Stanford University EPGY for its highly gifted students (age 11 or above) the world over. Scholarship recipients, through recommendation of their respective schools and InfoKids, can attend their program only upon successful acceptance to the EPGY Summer Institute.

Full details for 2007 selection shall be available towards December 2006. Browse http://www.infokids.com.hk/summer2006/institutes.html for the 2006 EPGY Summer Institute.

award students achieving "distinction" or "high distinction" with certificates in recognition of their outstanding achievements
help students, parents and schools better understand the individual student’s abilities in mathematics or English Writing. Students who score within the top 5% of their grades may feel that they are “the best learners” within their school community. The Talent Search gives these students a chance to take the Stanford Aptitude Test designed for more senior grade students in order to bring the very best out these top students.
reveal more about their abilities by providing an analysis report on the student’s performance. The report is to be generated by Stanford University EPGY.
compare the student’s results with other equally highly able students in the same age group in Hong Kong and around the world.
recommend options and opportunities in Stanford University EPGY programs in Hong Kong in mathematics, expository writing, physics or programming during normal school terms or at Stanford University during the summer

Date: January 28 2007 (Sunday) Venue: Po Kok Secondary School, Tseung Kwan O

Application Deadline: November 25 2006

Forms to be completed and submitted:

Application form with supporting documents
Teacher recommendation form
Application fee : HK$280

Downloadable Forms >>> Application | Teacher Recommendation |Rubric | Poster |