Student Sponsorship Scheme of Ocean Park Academy, Hong Kong

Student Sponsorship Scheme of Ocean Park Academy, Hong KongTo: Ocean Park Academy, Hong KongFax:2518 8665Aim:To encourage participation in the OPAHK courses by providing sponsorship to students who have financial needs.Who can apply?Schools should submit the application on behalf of the students. Students receiving full financial assistance from either of the followingschemes are eligible:1) Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme (CSSA); or2) Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA)- Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme (KCFRS) (for Kindergarten)- School Textbook Assistance (TA) Scheme (for Primary or Secondary)Please refer to the following websites for details of the requirementsSocial Welfare Department: http://www.swd.gov.hk/Student Financial Assistance Agency: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/What does the sponsorship cover?This sponsorship covers student to join the following courses:Course Level*Corresponding GradesPlankton Level Kindergarten 1-3Shell Level Primary 1-3Crab Level Primary 4-6Octopus Level Secondary 1-3Whale Level Secondary 4-6* This sponsorship does not include “Nature Explorer” programme and other tailor-made programmesEligibilitySponsorship1 Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme Full OPA course fee remissionKindergarten and Child Care Centre 50% / 75% Half OPA course fee remissionFee Remission Scheme 100% Full OPA course fee remission2 Student Financial Assistance Agency50% Half OPA course fee remissionSchool Textbook Assistance Scheme100% Full OPA course fee remissionFor course fees and details, please refer to OPAHK website at the following link: http://opahk.oceanpark.com.hk/en/programme/course-fee.htmlHow to apply?1) Application for this scheme must be made through the school.2) The school principal is required to endorse the application with a signature and a valid school chop.3) The application form should be faxed to 2518-8665 on or before application deadline.4) On the date of announcement, a ‘letter of approval’ will be sent to school if the application is successful.5) The school should arrange the eligible student to join the course within the valid period.6) The following documents are required for applying OPAHK courses:• Course application form• Letter of approval• Name list of eligible student(s)7) For the OPAHK course application procedure, please visit the website.Application Deadline Announcement Date Valid PeriodPhase I 14 Sept 2011 16 Sept 2011 From 26 Sept 2011 to 30 Jun 2012Phase II 26 Oct 2011 28 Oct 2011 From 7 Nov 2011 to 30 Jun 2012Phase III 11 Jan 2012 13 Jan 2012 From 30 Jan 2012 to 30 Jun 2012Phase IV 22 Feb 2012 24 Feb 2012 From 5 Mar 2012 to 31 Aug 2012Remarks:• Upon request, the school has to provide related document(s) for auditing purpose.• This sponsorship scheme is not applicable to stay-behind ticket.• OPAHK has the final decision on the application procedure and approval.• This sponsorship is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.• Spaces are limited, first-come-first-serve basis.

To: Ocean Park Academy Hong KongFax: 2518 8665Application Form for Student Sponsorship Scheme of Ocean Park Academy, Hong KongSchool Name:School Address:School Phone No.: School Fax No. :Contact Person: Mobile Phone No. :Email Address:Proposed Visit Date:Details of SubsidyCoursesAppliedPlanktonShell /CrabOctopusWhaleNo. ofCSSAAssistedStudentsNo. of Student Financial Assistance AgencyAssisted StudentsKindergarten andChild Care Centre FeeRemission Scheme(For Kindergarten)School TextbookAssistance Scheme(for Primary &Secondary School)No. of Students withFull course feeremission or Halfcourse fee remission×Course FeeSponsored(Per Student)Half or ¾ remission: Half remission: HK$25 HK$Full remission: Full remission: HK$50 HK$Half remission: Half remission: HK$30 HK$Full remission: Full remission: HK$60 HK$Half remission: Half remission: HK$40 HK$Full remission: Full remission: HK$80 HK$Half remission: Half remission: HK$60 HK$Full remission: Full remission: HK$120 HK$= TotalSubsidyTotal no. ofhalf remission:Total no. offull remission:--- HK$Declaration:• I confirm that all the abovenamed students are receiving financial assistance from Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme(CSSA), or Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme (KCFRS) / School Textbook Assistance (TA) Scheme byStudent Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA).• I declare that all information given is true and correct. I undertake to report to OPAHK if any changes be made to this information.• I acknowledge that Ocean Park Academy, Hong Kong may at its sole discretion, reject or accept this application.Principal’s Signature and School Chop:Name of Principal:Date:(in block letters)Remarks: All information provided will be used for the application of Student Sponsorship Scheme purpose and will be kept inconfidential. If the information is no longer required, it will be destroyed two years after participation in the courses._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________For Official Use onlyChecked by:Approved by: