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Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Interest-free student loans for eligible Hong Kong students
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The fund provides interest-free loans to eligible students to support their studies and emergency financial needs. It applies to students at specified Hong Kong secondary schools, vocational institutions, and tertiary institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency loan support for eligible secondary and vocational students.
- Interest-free loan support for eligible post-secondary and tertiary students.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Secondary school students.
- Vocational education students.
- Post-secondary and tertiary students.
Eligible expenses
- Interest-free student loans for study-related financial support.
- Emergency loans for eligible students in need.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hong Kong
Selection criteria
- Financial need of the student.
- Full-time local student status.
- Study at a recommended and eligible institution.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm loan category
- Check whether the application is for an emergency loan or an interest-free loan.
- Step 2: Submit through the designated channel
- Category I applicants apply through their school, institute, or college.
- Category II applicants apply through their Student Affairs Office.
- Step 3: Follow institutional instructions
- Provide the information and supporting details requested by the relevant institution.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Joint Selection Committee.
- Fund allocation is considered at committee meetings.
- Applicants are handled through their school or Student Affairs Office, depending on the loan category.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding Program
What is the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
The fund provides interest-free loans to eligible students to support their studies and emergency financial needs. It applies to students at specified Hong Kong secondary schools, vocational institutions, and tertiary institutions.
Who is eligible for the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Full-time local students
Financial need required
Study at listed Hong Kong institutions
What expenses are eligible under Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
Emergency loan support for eligible secondary and vocational students.
Interest-free loan support for eligible post-secondary and tertiary students.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact Sing Tao Charitable Foundation (STCF) by email at saosgl_sfo@wfsfaa.gov.hk or by phone at 2150 6109.
Where is the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding available?
The Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding?
Sing Tao Charitable Foundation — General Funding is funded by Sing Tao Charitable Foundation (STCF)