EDF first implemented its scholarship program in 1987, granting 41 scholarships to disadvantaged students in Udon Thani.  Since then EDF has granted many more scholarships and continues in its commitment to empowering disadvantaged children through education. To date, EDF has expanded its working area covering 61 provinces in every region of Thailand with more than 5,500 schools and almost 364,000 students receiving scholarships. In addition to the scholarship program, EDF also operates more than 200 school development projects through out Thailand.