Financial Support for Training Activities for the Sector

1. Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme

2. Social Work Training Fund (Type III Activities) Partial Sponsorship

3. The TUYF Charitable Trust

4. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Executive Education Scholarship

Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme

"Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme" is now launched!

"NGO Capacity Development Fund", established by Hip Shing Hong (Holdings) Company Limited, is finished in 2018 Q3. It has subsidized over 100 small NGOs for training courses since September 2015. HKCSS sincerely thank Hip Shing Hong for sponsorship and support!

In this changing era, not only should the social services sector provide timely services in response to the changing social needs, it should also consider more on “talent developmnet” for the development and the sustainability of the social services sector. In order to continually support the talent development of small NGOs, "Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme" (the Subsidy Programme) is officially launched to provide learning subsidy, covering 60% of the tuition fee, for directors or small NGOs staff of all levels. Short courses, and other paid activities (not more than 2 days) held by HKCSS Institute are covered under the Subsidy Programme, a maximum of 6 quota will be given to subsidy applicants (except for co-organising courses). It is now open for application!

Eligibility:
Applicants must be a paid staff or board member of：

1. an Agency Member of HKCSS
2. its annual recurrent expenditures is ＜HK$10M, and
3. which is not eligible for the Social Welfare Development Fund.

(Please refer to the Eligible Organization List)

Download the Application Form and Guidelines

Application Deadline:
4 weeks before the course date (exceptional deadline maybe stated in specific trainings)

Enquiry: HKCSS Institute  (Tel: 2876 2434 / 2876 2416 or email to institute@hkcss.org.hk)

Social Work Training Fund (Type III Activities) Partial Sponsorship

To facilitate the improvement of social work knowledge and management skills of social workers, organizations may apply for grants from the Social Work Training Fund (SWTF) to sponsor their social work employees for attending relevant courses organzied by HKCSS Institute.

For details, please visit the website of the Social Welfare Department or call 2575-4321 (ext.039).

The TUYF Charitable Trust

The purpose of the Scholarship and the Grant is to nurture future leaders and enhance governance of welfare NGOs. The Scholarship supports individuals who wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Non-Government Organization (“NGO”) governance or related areas, whereas the Grant supports individuals who wish to undertake a short course relating to NGO governance or related area overseas.

Scholarship for NGO governance [Application Form]

• 1. For full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course overseas.
• 2. There will be a maximum of 2 scholarships for the 2 batches of awards.  The value of each award shall depend on the expenses involved in the countries in which the awardee will undertake his/her studies as overseas student. The award may include tuition fees, field placement expenses, accommodation, living expenses and travel costs.   
• 3. Individuals who have permanent resident status in Hong Kong and at least one year of work experience in NGOs in HK, OR fresh graduates who possess NGO work experience in HK prior to pursuing their degree are eligible to apply.
• 4. Applicants with over 3 years of work experience in a management / leadership position in Hong Kong NGOs in lieu of the academic qualifications mentioned above will also be considered.

Grant for NGO governance [Application Form]

• 1. For short course overseas. (Course Suggestions)
• 2. There will be a maximum of 4 awards for each year.  The value of each award shall depend on the expenses involved in the countries in which the awardees will undertake their studies. The award may include course fees, accommodation, living expenses and travel costs.
• 3. Individuals who have permanent resident status in Hong Kong, with an undergraduate / postgraduate degree in social studies / relevant subjects and at least one year of work experience in NGOs in HK OR fresh graduates who have possessed NGO work experience in HK prior to pursuing their degree are eligible to apply.
• 4. Applicants with over 3 years of work experience in a management / leadership position in Hong Kong NGOs in lieu of the academic qualifications mentioned above will also be considered.

Application Deadlines

• 1st Batch Deadline: 18 October 2019 (Friday)
• 2nd Batch Deadline: 14 February 2020 (Friday)
• Late, incomplete or improperly completed applications will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact HSBC Trustee (Hong Kong) Limited by email at yvonne.y.m.chung@hsbcpb.com or The Hong Kong Council of Social Service by email at institute@hkcss.org.hk.

TUYF Charitable Trust Introduction & Sharing Session
(Only On-line application will be accepted)

Date : 15 August 2019 (Thursday)
Time : 1530 - 1700
Venue: Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Content:

• 1. 介紹計劃的申請流程和注意事項
• 2. 曾參與計劃的同工親身分享經歷和心得

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Executive Education Scholarship

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust proudly awards scholarships to local social sector executives who seek to enhance their leadership skills. In an effort to build capacity of local NGO and social enterprise leaders, the Trust provides scholarships to Executive Education programs at the Chicago Booth Hong Kong Campus.

Please visit the website of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship for details.

For further questions/details, please contact: 

University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Francis Hon)

Tel: 25339566
Email: HKJCPSI@chicagobooth.edu