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Chinese Temples Fund

Religion Related

Background: The Chinese Temples Committee, constituted under the Chinese Temples Ordinance (Cap. 153), has 24 temples under its direct control. Keepership fees and worshippers' donations are paid to the Chinese Temples Fund controlled by the Committee. Income from investments also adds to the revenue of the Fund. Fund Objectives: The income of the Fund is used to finance customary ceremonies and the maintenance of temple properties. Surpluses are transferred to the General Chinese Charities Fund, which is also controlled by the Committee (see below).

The Fund has been established since 1955 and provides maintenance grants to students who are in financial need as assessed under a means test and are pursuing full-time courses at one of the following institutions: a. Secondary 4 / Senior Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 / Senior Secondary 3 courses of the secondary day schools approved by the Education Bureau; or b. Certain courses of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and Youth College under the auspice of the Vocational Training Council.