A total of 93 places will be available for application.

To apply for the MOSCS, read the terms and conditions for the scheme and complete the application form.

Notes for applicants:-

* The sponsorship is open to children (age 12 - 21 on submission of application) of SSP and below (on a proportional basis) who have not previously been sponsored by the Police Welfare Fund for attending summer courses. Allocation of sponsored places is as follows :-

Rank	No. of Sponsored Places
SSP & SP	1
CIP, IP / SIP	9
JPO	83

* Deadline for receipt of applications is May 19.

* Parents and children can choose their own courses in the Mainland or overseas (excluding Macao and Taiwan) and organising bodies, subject to the endorsement of the Force. General sightseeing tours will not be supported.

* Students need to submit copies of their school reports for the previous academic year (2004-2005) as supporting documents of their above average performance at school.

* Successful applicants will be chosen by ballot if the number of applicants exceeds the available quota.

* If both parents are Police Officers, only one of them may apply for the nominee.

The sponsorship includes:-

* A maximum amount of $3,000 to a JPO, $2,000 to a CIP / SIP / IP and $1,000 to a SSP / SP, or 70 per cent of the course fee, whichever is the less.

Further information:-

* The ballot will take place at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 3, in Conference Room, PSRC and announcement of the results will be made by PEN and individual notices.

* The course programme must be organised by reputable bona fide institution/organisation, subject to the endorsement of the Force.

* Decisions made by the Force are final.

* Successful applicants will have to submit course details and confirmation of a place to CSP PS&SR (Attn. : EO SUP 2) no later than June 23.

* Sponsorship payment will be made by Finance Division upon documentary proof.

* Any successful applicant, who has not attended the course for reasons not accepted by the Force, has to refund the sponsorship in full.

* On returning to Hong Kong, participants may be called upon to assist in future events related to the MOSCS scheme.

* For enquiries, telephone the Personnel Services and Staff Relations Branch Hotline on 2860-3200 or Miss Agnes Leung, EO SUP 2, on 2860-3332.