Applications invited for SCOLAR Sponsorship Projects 2016/17
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The following is issued on behalf of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research:

     With a view to creating and nurturing a conducive language learning environment for the people of Hong Kong, the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) has launched the Sponsorship Projects 2016/17 and is now inviting applications.

     With funding support from the Language Fund, the Sponsorship Projects aim at engaging community partners in organising language-related event- or competition-based projects in the community, thereby enriching the language environment of Hong Kong.

     Registered organisations, statutory bodies and recognised community organisations interested in the Sponsorship Projects 2016/17 may submit their application forms to SCOLAR by noon on January 27, 2016.

     Details of the project are available at the SCOLAR webpage: www.language-education.com.

Ends/Monday, December 14, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:05

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