About Us

The Scheme was set up in memory of the late vocalist Ms Li Bing to assist visually impaired young people with singing talent to develop their potentials.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria;

- Applicants must be Hong Kong residents, aged between 12-30;

- Be visually impaired and have singing talent;

- Applicants shall submit relevant information which can show their singing abilities, including a singing clip of not less than three minutes (mp3 format), and other information such as singing competition results, records in 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 rights of final decision.

How to apply

Completed application form, together with the required information and 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 Bing Vocal Music Development Fund Award Scheme 2018-2019” on the envelope. Submission can also be made by email at verc@hkbu.org.hk.

Deadline

11 February 2019

Awards

- At most two applicants will be awarded each year. Each awardee can get an allowance of HK$ 38,000 on reimbursement bases.

- The allowance must be used for vocal music training related expenses.

Publication of the results

Selected awardees will be notified by End of February 2019.

Enquiries

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Lau Shing Kwan at 23372736.

Click here to download the application form (Chinese version only)