Currently, there are about 130 countries or cities operating the Award with over 1,300,000 total youth participants. The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP), formerly known as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, was established in 1961 and is a licensed member of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation.
| Country/Region |
Award Name |
|---|---|
| Benin | Le Mérite International de la Jeunesse |
| Cameron | Order National du Merite de la Jeunesse |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Le Mérite National de la Jeunesse |
| The Gambia | The President’s Award |
| Ghana | The Head of State Award Scheme |
| Guinea | Mérite des Jeunes de Guinée |
| Kenya | The President’s Award – Kenya |
| Lesotho | The Prince Mohato Award |
| Madagascar | Le Mérite International de la Jeunesse à Madagascar |
| Mauritius | National Youth Achievement Award |
| Nigeria | The International Award for Young People Nigeria |
| Senegal | Le Mérite International de la Jeunesse |
| Seychelles | The President’s Award Programme |
| Sierra Leone | National Youth Award |
| South Africa | The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment |
| St Helena | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| Swaziland | Prince Makhosini Award |
| Togo | Merite International de la Jeunesse – Togo |
| Uganda | Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Uganda |
| Zambia | The President’s Youth Award, Zambia |
| Country/Region | Award Name |
|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award of Antigua & Barbuda |
| Bahamas | The Governor General’s Youth Award |
| Barbados | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Barbados |
| Belize | |
| Brazil | Mérito Juvenil Internacional Brasil |
| Canada | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Canadians’ Challenge |
| Cayman Islands | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| Dominica | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| Guyana | The President’s Youth Award, Republic of Guyana |
| Jamaica | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Jamaica |
| St Lucia | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| St Vincent | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award St Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Trinidad & Tobago | The President’s Award of Trinidad & Tobago |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | |
| United States of America | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award USA |
| Country/Region | Award Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia |
| Bangladesh | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh |
| Fiji | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Fiji |
| Hong Kong | The Hong Kong Award for Young People |
| India | The International Award for Young People, India |
| Japan | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Japan |
| Korea | The International Award for Young People Korea |
| Macau | The International Award for Young People Association of Macao China |
| Malaysia | Anugerah Remaja Perdana Rakan Muda |
| Nepal | Nepal International Award Association |
| New Zealand | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award |
| Pakistan | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme Pakistan |
| Sri Lanka | National Youth Award Authority |
| Country/Region | Award Name |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Bulgaria |
| Czech Republic | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Czech Republic |
| Finland | The International Award for Young People – Suomi |
| Germany | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Germany |
| Gibraltar | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
| Ireland | Gaisce – The President’s Award |
| Israel | The Israel Youth Award |
| Jordan | El-Hassan Youth Award |
| Latvia | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Latvia |
| Lithuania | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Lietuva |
| Luxembourg | Mérite Jeunesse G.-D. de Luxembourg |
| Malta | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Malta |
| The Netherlands | The International Award for Young People, The Netherlands |
| Portugal | Prémio Infante D.Henrique |
| Romania | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Romania |
| Slovenia | Društvo MEPI – Mednarodno priznanje za mlade (International Award for Young People) |
| Turkey | The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award-Türkiye |
| United Kingdom | The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
International Events
Dr.Irene Tang AYP International Exchange Programme Fund
Dr. Irene Tang AYP International Exchange Programme Fund is jointly set up by Dr. Irene Tang and The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP), with the aim to support personal development of the underprivileged youths. The Fund subsidises young people to take part in international exchange programmes, broaden their international exposure and improve their interpersonal and leadership skills.
Objectives
- Support AYP participants and volunteer to take part in AYP’s international exchange programmes;
- Help AYP participants and volunteer in personal development; improving their interpersonal and leadership skills and building a greater sensitivity and awareness of global issues.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Eligible for AYP participants or volunteer;
- Programmes carried out outside Hong Kong;
- Participants get along and communicate with other participants/residents on other parts of the world.
Selection Criteria
- Applicant’s background and financial need.
- Applicant’s Award progress.
- Nature of the programme.
- Applicant’s exchange experience.
- Ability to contribute to the Award upon completion.
Application Guidelines
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Individual Application
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Enquiries
Tel : (852) 2157 8610
Email : award@ayp.org.hk
Related websites
The Hong Kong Award for Young People
Sharing from applicants
LEE Chak Ming (one from right)
Japan Hiroshima Cycling Expeditions broadened my horizon. It was the first time for me to go cycling overseas. The trip was challenging as the weather was chilly and wet, and I experienced several times of flat tire during the 4-day 3-night journey. Both my teammates and I enjoyed the greatest happiness when we completed the journey as we strived hard with sweat and toil in training sessions.
CHAN Pei Yin Emily (one from right)
The trip to Sri Lanka was mind-blowing. First of all, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Sri Lanka showed their hospitality when we arrived. Then, I experienced leech bites when I was exploring in the rainforest. What’s more, a terrorist attack occurred in Colombo a few days before our visit. Thank you AYP for giving me this opportunity to stay in this country, and I am happy to meet new friends on the trip.
LAW Kit Ying (1st from right)
This service trip to Nepal was fruitful to me. We cooperate well with local Nepalese even we have different cultural background and values. Although the weather and environment in Nepal were miserable, the stone staircase could still be built. It made me understand I could achieve any goal if I work diligently.
SZETO Yan (1st from right)
Laotians lead a happier life when pursing spiritually fulfillment compared with materialistic lifestyle in Hong Kong. A great journey to realize money can’t buy happiness. We should appreciate what we have, as to be fully conscious of our mentally belongings.
LAW Man Leung (2nd from right)
Precious opportunity to complete a 4 days 3 nights hiking expeditions assessment in Korea, together with Korean participants was a value-added experience to fully equip myself in different aspects, as well as to build up a better future.
