Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong

Laity Formation Fund

Application Form

( To be completed by the applicant, to be

typewritten or written legibly in black ink)

Use extra sheets if necessary.

(1) NAME in full: Mr./Mrs./Ms.______(______)

Surname Given name (In Chinese)

(As on Identity Card and inBLOCK LETTERS)

Sex ______Place of Birth______Date of Birth______

Nationality______H.K. Identity Card No.______

Place of Baptism______Active Parish______

Occupation______Organization______

Home Address______

Telephone______Fax No.______(Daytime ) (Mobile / Pager )

E-mail______Marital Status:Married /Unmarried

Name of Spouse______No. of children ______

(2)Proposed studies / course / training ______

Duration of Course / Programme:______Language:______

Diploma /Certificate to be awarded: ______

Name of Institution : ______

Full Address: ______

Annual Course Fee: ______

Sundry Expenses :1.$______2.$______3.$______4.$______

(if any) (Please itemize each type of expenses)

Request for total amount of grant: ______

P. 1

(3) Education and Training in Hong Kong (In Chronological Order)

Year Name of Institution Degree/Certificate/Prize

Awards

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(4) Working Experience

Year Name of Organization Position

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(5) Details of Community/Church Activities you have participated in

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(6)Have you previously studied outside Hong Kong? Yes / No. If “Yes” please give details.

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(7) Are you concurrently applying for any other scholarships? Yes / No. If “Yes”, please give details.

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(8) Language proficiency

Native Language______

* ( Insert any other languages in which you claim to be proficient )

Knowledge of *______Knowledge of *______

Reading:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( )
Writing:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( )
Speaking:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( ) / Reading:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( )
Writing:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( )
Speaking:good ( ) average ( ) poor ( )

(9) Details of two referees who have agreed to submit a testimonial regarding you to the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Laity Formation Fund.

( Attention please: Referees should know the applicant for at least three years and one of the referees should be a clergy or a religious )

Name( 1 )______( 2 ) ______

Occupation______

Address______

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Telephone______

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(10) DELCARATION:

I declare that the statements made in the application are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, complete and correct. I fully understand the nature, scope, length and the responsibility involved in taking up the course work and / or training I intend to pursue. If awarded a scholarship, I shall do my best to fulfil all requirements as prescribed by the institution. I also accept the full implications of the conditions of the award.

I understand and accept that the information given above will be provided to related units authorized to process the information for purposes relating to scrutiny and granting the scholarship.

Signed:______

Date: ______

(NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)

P. 4

ANNEX I

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HONG KONG LAITY FORMATION FUND

( To be attached to the Application Form )

To be completed by applicant

NAME: ______(______)

Surname Given Name In Chinese

(BLOCK LETTERS )

Degree / Qualifications sought and course of study

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A statement of your reasons for applying for the scholarship, your proposed course of study and your plan of involvement in the Church after your study.

TO BE TYPEWRITTEN OR HAND-WRITTEN LEGIBLY

Signed______

Date______

ANNEX II

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HONG KONG LAITY FORMATION FUND CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT BY REFEREE

(Attention please:Referees should know the applicant for at least 3 years and

one of the referees should be a clergy or a religious)

To be sent under CONFIDENTIAL COVER direct to :-

Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Laity Formation Fund

12/F., Catholic Diocese Centre,16 Caine Road,Hong Kong.

How long have you know the applicant?______

In what capacity have you known the applicant?______

Please give your opinion about the applicant (Character / Personality / Maturity) :-

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How would you rate his/her suitability for the above scholarship?

CIRCLE ONE: ( 1 ) Very Suitable ( 2 ) Suitable ( 3 ) Not Suitable

Kindly give reasons for your rating:______

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Signed:______

Name:______Date:______

( BLOCK LETTERS )

Profession/Occupation:______Telephone: ______

E-mail:______Fax No.:______

Address:______

ANNEX II

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HONG KONG LAITY FORMATION FUND CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT BY REFEREE

(Attention please:Referees should know the applicant for at least 3 years and

one of the referees should be a clergy or a religious )

To be sent under CONFIDENTIAL COVER direct to :-

Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Laity Formation Fund

12/F., Catholic Diocese Centre,16 Caine Road,Hong Kong.

How long have you know the applicant?______

In what capacity have you known the applicant?______

Please give your opinion about the applicant (Character / Personality / Maturity) :-

______

______

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How would you rate his/her suitability for the above scholarship?

CIRCLE ONE: ( 1 ) Very Suitable ( 2 ) Suitable ( 3 ) Not Suitable

Kindly give reasons for your rating:______

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Signed:______

Name:______Date:______

( BLOCK LETTERS )

Profession/Occupation:______Telephone: ______

E-mail:______Fax No.:______

Address:______