The “Dragon 100” 2025 – “Drops of the Future: Sustainability” Opens for Applications!

Dragon 100 is an annual programme which brings together 100 future leaders, who have demonstrated skills, academic prowess and a commitment to the community. Each year Dragon 100 gathers delegates in Hong Kong and visit at least one city in China to learn the development of it as well as Chinese history and culture. Dragon 100 will ensure delegates to return home with more innovative ideas, knowledge of the Chinese culture and a wider network. From 2002 to 2024, over 1800 delegates from 41 countries / regions have participated in the Dragon 100.

Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the “Dragon 100” 2025 – Drops of the Future: Sustainability”, marks the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply Project to Hong Kong. This initiative aims to help ethnic Chinese youth recognize the strengths of Hong Kong and the motherland, seize development opportunities, strengthen their connection with the motherland’s culture, and cultivate a sense of root-seeking and love for the nation.

 

Benefits

  • Explore global sustainability challenges through the Dongjiang water supply system
  • Embrace the Chinese mainland’s advances in innovation and technology
  • Enrich understanding of the Chinese mainland’s history and culture
  • Expand networks with forward-looking professionals

 

Key Itinerary & Dates (17-24 December, 2025) 

17-18 December: Hong Kong
19-21 December: Huizhou(廣東惠州)
22-24 December: Dongguan(廣東東莞)& back to Hong Kong

Tentative Itinerary: https://dragonfoundation.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2025/11/Dragon100-2025-itinerary-subject-to-changes.pdf 

 

Targets: Ethnic Chinese aged 18-40 (welcome non-Chinese joining).

All nominees will undergo our selection process.

  • Selection criteria include:
  • Outstanding academic results or strong professional background;
  • Demonstrated leadership excellence and non-academic talents;
  • Track record of community service and extracurricular achievements is an advantage.

 

Original Programme Fee: HK$4,000.

  • For Overseas applicants nominated by an established organization outside China: 20% discount.

*All payment should be settled after our selection process. We will notify successful applicants.

 

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/2irhjHThEY

 

This Programme requires a nomination. Your application must be supported by a nominator from your university or working institute or an established organisation who can endorse your qualities and achievements. Please submit the nomination form by email to info@dragonfoundation.net.

 

Contact details:
Tel: (852) 2811 2779
Fax: (852) 2811 2669
Address: 21/F, The HKFYG Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Email: info@dragonfoundation.net

 

 

Fact Sheet - The Dragon 100 Programme 2025

Dragon 100 2025 Nomination Form

Dragon 100 2025 Application Form Preview

Dragon 100 2025 Operation Guideline of E-Donations -Platform

Dragon 100 2025 Tentative Itinerary (Huizhou - Dongguan)