About CEDARS Global Career Springboard Scheme (CGCSS)

CEDARS Global Career Springboard Scheme (CGCSS) was launched with an aim to enrich students’ global exposure by offering International Internships and Career Exploration Programmes in locations outside Hong Kong.


CGCSS is one of the pre-approved programmes of the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences (https://tl.hku.hk/out-of-class-credits). Students who have successfully completed any one International Internship or Career Exploration Programme under CGCSS would be eligible to apply for one credit of the Credit Award Scheme by submitting an application to HKU Horizons Office for formal approval.


To apply for the 2021-22 programmes and openings under CGCSS, simply complete this registration form to create a CGCSS Account. You are required to quote your CGCSS Account ID in individual job or programme application. To find out more about CGCSS, please visit http://www.cedars.hku.hk/careerspringboard.

Account Registration

Please read through the instructions carefully before starting the registration:

• Account registration is accepted from all HKU students throughout the 2021-22 academic year.
• Your CGCSS Account ID will be sent to you by email if the registration is successful. The ID will be valid for the academic year of 2021-22, please keep a record of your own ID for individual application under CGCSS.
• Repeated registration is NOT allowed. If you have forgotten your Account ID, please send a request to us for retrieving the ID.
• All the fields with ( * ) in the form are mandatory.
• There is no "save" function for the form, make sure you complete the registration at one time before you leave this page.
• Please get ready your passport and previous visa information for completing the registration.
• You are advised to check and verify the information you entered before submission.

For enquiries, please email to careerspringboard@cedars.hku.hk.