Hong Kong Blind Union - "Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026", "Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026" and "Good Mentor Commendation Scheme 2026"

AIMS

• The "Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026" was set up to encourage people who have successfully overcome the obstacles caused by visual impairment and strive to achieve excellent academic results. Meanwhile, it encourages the visually impaired student to develop their talents or participate in social affairs actively.
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• The "Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026" was set up in memory of the late vocalist Ms Lee Bing to assist visually impaired young people with singing talent to develop their potential.
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• The "Good Mentor Commendation Scheme 2026" was set up to encourage public awareness of integrated education and recognize teachers and students who have provided enthusiastic support for visually impaired students. The election aims to promote a caring, inclusive campus atmosphere and equal opportunities for students who are visually impaired.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for "Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026" must meet the following criteria:

• Visually impaired students who are receiving integrated education provided by registered educational institutions in Hong Kong can apply to the Academic or General Division;
• Or visually impaired youths (Aged from 15 to 30) who are non-students can only apply to the Public section of the General Division

For Academic Division

• Achieved outstanding results in the recent school or public examinations;
• Submit the school’s recommendation letter.

For General Division

• Achieved outstanding performance on their talents (excluding music-related items) or participated in social affairs actively.
• Submit the recommendation letter and other proven documents of their own talent or achievement.

 

Applicants for "Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026" must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be Hong Kong residents, aged between 12-30;
• Applicants shall submit relevant information which can show their singing abilities, including a singing clip of not less than 3 minutes (mp3 format), and other information such as singing competition results, records of attending relevant activities, etc.;
• Attach the action plan for usage of the allowance and a letter of recommendation (see application form Part B and Part C).

* The judging panel reserves the right to a final decision.

 

Awards

"Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026"

• Each awardee will be awarded a certificate and a scholarship.

"Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026"

• Each awardee can get an allowance of HK$ 25,000 on a reimbursement basis.
• The funds are primarily used to subsidize in orthodox Bel Canto vocal music.
• Each awardee will be presented with a certificate of merit as an encouragement. Awaedees are required to attend the award ceremony organized by Association in March 2027

"Good Mentor Commendation Scheme 2026"

• Elected awardees will be awarded a certificate to show our appreciation. Elected awardees must attend the award presentation ceremony to be held.

Application Due Day

31 July 2026 (Friday)

 

Application form (Chinese version only)

"Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026" : Click here

"Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026" : Click here

"Good Mentor Commendation Scheme 2026" : Click here
 

How to apply

The completed application form, together with the required documents, should be sent by mail to "Hong Kong Blind Union Jockey Club Vocational and Educational Resources Centre" at Unit 13-20, G/F, Tsui Ying House, Tsui Ping Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Please mark "Li Chu Shuk-kwan Education Fund Award Scheme 2026" or "Lee Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2026" or "Good Mentor Commendation Scheme 2026" or even all or them on the envelope.

 

Submission can also be made by fax at 23387850 or by email at verc@hkbu.org.hk。 

 

Publication of the results

Selected awardees will be notified between August to September 2026.

 

For more information, please visit this link .

 

Enquiry

For any inquiries, please contact Jockey Club Vocational and Educational Resources Centre at 2337 2736.