Extra Fundings

Quality Education Fund

Target of service:

mainly caters for worthwhile non-profit making, pioneering initiatives within the ambit of basic education, i.e. pre-primary, primary, secondary and special education.

Aim of service:

The QEF funds a wide range of projects that promote quality education in schools. Funding is mainly directed, but not restricted, to the :

(a) Projects for Promoting Effective Learning
(b) Projects for Promoting All-round Education
(c) Projects for Implementing School-based Management
(d) Education Research Projects
(e) Projects for Application of Information Technology

Application method:

Applications can be submitted throughout the year. They should be submitted through the Electronic Project Management System (EPMS) via the QEF website http://qef.org.hk . Submission by other means e.g. by post, by fax, by email or in person will not be accepted.

Contact:

QEF Hotline

Tel：2921 8833
Fax：2186 8183
Email：qefenq@edb.gov.hk

Section:

Quality Education Fund Secretariat

Website:

http://qcrc.qef.org.hk/index.phtml?&lang=2

Top-up Fund

Target of services:

Aided, Government and DSS ordinary schools

Aim of service:

For details, please refer to EDB CM No. 11/2009 / the latest Circular Memorandum)

Application method:

For details, please refer to EDB CM No. 11/2009 / the latest Circular Memorandum)

Contact:

I(EPS/NT) 2437 7265

Section:

Educational Psychology Service
(New Territories) Section

School-based After School Learning and Support Programmes

Target of service:

P1 to S7 students in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) or full grant under the Student Financial Assistance Scheme (SFAS).  Schools and Non-governmental Organisations are also given the discretion to offer not more than 10% of the allocation for other disadvantaged students who are not receiving CSSA/SFAS full grant.

Aim of service:

To provide more assistance and opportunities for disadvantaged students to broaden their learning experiences outside the classroom, learn how to get along with other people from participating in group activities, develop self-awareness and enhance self-confidence.

Application method:

Please refer to Education Bureau Circular Memorandum No. 44/2009

Contact:

2863 4753

Section:

Extended Support Programmes Section

Website:

http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=4649&langno=1