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ACT 2027: AI and cybersecurity student programme — apply by 20 November
HKPC and HKCERT offer 20 places on a six-month programme for students taking Computer Science or Cybersecurity at Bachelor’s degree level or below at a Hong Kong higher education institution.
Official information: eligibility, attendance and deadline
Checked on 13 November 2026: HKPC and HKCERT’s ACT Student Development Programme 2027 runs from January to June 2027, with 20 places. Applications close on 20 November; online interviews are in December. Students taking Computer Science or Cybersecurity at Bachelor’s degree level or below at a Hong Kong higher education institution may apply, regardless of year. Certificate eligibility requires one designated in-person training session monthly and fulfilment of programme requirements. A Mini CTF competition is included. The page gives no closing time or fee; confirm these with the organiser. The cover is an AI editorial illustration.
Our practical suggestions
Queensway suggests: check your commitment and define a learning goal
List your classes, examinations and other commitments from January to June to assess whether you can attend each month. Then use one page to describe a digital security problem you want to address, such as helping a volunteer team recognise suspicious messages. Note what you already know, what you want to learn and how you hope to apply it. Queensway members can share the official link with eligible students or discuss everyday digital security needs during member exchanges.
- Do my institution, course and qualification level meet the official criteria?
- How can I confirm the monthly training dates, venue and fees?
- Can I explain my learning goal with one concrete example?
Apply through the official system by 20 November
Read the official details and confirm course eligibility, attendance arrangements, fees and the closing time before applying through the HKPC recruitment system. The organiser recruits for this learning programme. Queensway’s sharing and suggestions do not provide an application service or guarantee acceptance.
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