Organizer Introduction

Children’s Dream Alliance (CDA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2020. It is dedicated to nurturing, encouraging, and helping Macau children and youth to pursue their dreams. The organization hopes they can start from themselves, appreciate life's details, integrate into society, look at the world, and embrace an infinite future.

Mission: Care for children, in the name of love, let dreams fly. Through various competitions, scholarships, and experiential programs, CDA aims to help more children create and realize their dreams. The association also has a service focus on supporting children from grassroots families in Macau, building a platform for them to connect with society and the world, ensuring they do not miss opportunities to chase their dreams due to environmental or family conditions.

Website: https://cda.org.mo/

Plan Details and Application Information

The "Children's Interest Cultivation Plan (2024-2025)" focuses on supporting local grassroots family children and youth, ensuring they do not miss opportunities to pursue their dreams due to environmental or family constraints. The plan offers 5 interest course categories: Piano, Guzheng, Jazz Drum, Folk Guitar, and Art. There are a total of 30 places. Applicants must go through a selection process involving a lottery followed by an interview. Selected students will receive a subsidy from Children’s Dream Alliance covering up to half of the course fees, with a maximum subsidy of MOP 150 per class, not exceeding 40 classes in total.

1. Eligibility

• Hold a Macau SAR non-permanent/permanent resident ID card.
• Be a primary or secondary school student aged 6-14 studying at a non-tertiary education school in Macau SAR.
• The applicant and their family's economic conditions are classified as poor or near-poor, with total family income not exceeding the specified limit (see regulations).
• OR the applicant is currently a beneficiary of the Social Welfare Bureau's financial assistance or a family member benefiting from the Social Welfare Bureau's Social Integration Plan.

2. Application Period and Submission Method

• Application Period: June 10, 2024 to July 15, 2024 (inclusive).
• Required Documents: Visit the CDA official website to learn more about the course and download the application form and regulations: https://cda.org.mo/
• Submission Method: Submit in person or by local ordinary mail (non-registered). All documents must be submitted together in a sealed envelope. Mail to: Children’s Dream Alliance Office, China Royal Hotel, 1166A-1166E Estrada do Istmo, Taipa. The postmark date must be on or before July 15, 2024. (Please ensure sufficient postage is paid).

3. Interview Arrangements

• Interviews will be held on July 27, 2024.
• Applicants will be contacted by staff to confirm interview details.

4. Announcement Date

• Selected students will be notified by staff between August 5-7, 2024.
• Specific class arrangements will be confirmed by phone.

Contact for Inquiries

• WeChat Customer Service: CDA_TEAM
• Phone: 6383 0188 (Ms. Zhong / Ms. Yeung)
• Email: [email protected]
• WeChat Official Account: CDAMACAU

Office Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 10:00–12:00 & 14:00–18:00
• Saturday: 10:00–12:00
• Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed