“School in Thailand Has Reopened...But Another 2,494 Children May Not Be Able to Stay in School Until the End of the Academic Year”

Dear Donors and Kind Supporters,

The 2026 academic year began in mid-May. Thanks to the generosity of many caring supporters, thousands of students have already been confirmed to receive scholarships. At present, EDF's Scholarship team is working closely with schools nationwide to verify students' enrollment status and collect the necessary documentation required for scholarship disbursement. These important steps help ensure that every scholarship reaches the intended student accurately, transparently, and efficiently.

However, before scholarship fundraising for the 2026 academic year closes on June 30, 2026, there are still 2,494 disadvantaged students who have successfully passed the selection process but have not yet secured scholarship sponsorship.

Although most of these children were able to attend school when the new term began, many continue to face an uncertain educational future. Their families struggle with poverty and lack the resources needed to cover essential education-related expenses that government assistance does not fully support, including school meals, transportation, uniforms, learning materials, and other necessary costs.

Without timely support, some of these students may be forced to leave school before completing the 2026 academic year.


EDF Scholarship Status (as of 2 June 2026)

Scholarship Program	Scholarships Received	Scholarships Still Needed (before 30 June 2026)	How to Donate
Lower Secondary School Scholarships	4,852	1,932	Donate here
Underprivileged but High- Achieving  Lower Secondary Scholarships	265	130	Donate here
Upper Secondary / Vocational Education Scholarships	662	243	Donate here
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities	274	111	Donate here
Scholarships for Orphaned Students in Thailand’s Deep South	147	78	Donate here
Total	6,200	2,494 students

Some children are waiting for daily lunch support.
Some are waiting for transportation costs to get to school.
And some are simply waiting for the chance to continue studying like other children.

Amid today’s economic uncertainty and rising living costs, many vulnerable families continue to struggle deeply, leaving countless children standing on the thin line between

“continuing their education”
and
“having their educational journey come to an end too soon.”

Real Lives. Real Dreams. Still Waiting.

The students still waiting for scholarships are not statistics. They are children with real lives and real aspirations, such as:

• Jinatta (Plawan), Grade 7, Surin, studies hard despite her family’s financial hardships. She dreams of becoming a veterinarian to help sick and vulnerable animals, while building a better future for her family.
• Ketsarin (Ning), Grade7, Udon Thani: Despite hardship, she never gives up on her dreams. She hopes to become a teacher and build a better life for her family.
• Pornpimon (Grace), Grade 7, Surin: While caring for her bedridden grandmother, she remains fully committed to her studies—earning a perfect GPA of 4.00.”
   
• MuhammadTaufiq (Grade 5) and MuhammadFaif (Grade 3), Narathiwat : Two orphaned brothers who lost both parents and now live with impoverished grandparents
• Kawin (Win), Grade 5, Ratchaburi : A child with a physical disability determined to study in a mainstream school to become self-reliant and support his family
• Natthapat (BM), Grade 6, Sakon Nakhon : A boy who dreams of becoming a teacher to care for the grandparents who raised him
• Chanita (Fang), Grade 7, Chaiyaphum: A girl who saves every possible baht to continue her education while helping her grandmother care for multiple grandchildren
• Kulthida (Fai), Grade 11, Buriram : A young woman raised by her grandparents who dreams of becoming a science teacher

EDF will continue accepting scholarship donations for the 2026 academic year until 30 June 2026 only.

To those who have already sponsored a scholarship this year, please accept our deepest gratitude. We would also be grateful if you could help serve as a voice for opportunity by sharing EDF's scholarship program with your family members, friends, colleagues, or others who may wish to help a child continue their education.

For those who have not yet contributed this year, we warmly invite you to consider sponsoring a child's scholarship or making a donation of any amount. Your support can help a child remain in school and continue building a brighter future.

For a child living in poverty, the opportunity to continue their education can be a turning point that shapes the course of their future and empowers them to become self-reliant.

Every act of support—whether through donating, sharing, or encouraging others to get involved—helps deliver hope and opportunity to children who need it most.

Donations can be made via:

1. Online Donations: Visit our English website at www.edfthai.org
2. QR Code: Scan the QR code to donate via the E-Donation system
3. Download the Donation Form: Available on our website
4. Bank Transfers: Make a donation to "The Education for Development Foundation" account at the following banks:

SCB	Ngamwongwan Branch	Acc No.	319-2-77744-8
BBL	Bang Khen Branch	Acc No.	161-4-56698-0
KBank	Bang Khen Branch	Acc No.	070-2-45369-0
TTB	Kasetsart Univ. Branch	Acc No.	069-2-41110-1
KrungThai	Phaholyothin40 Branch	Acc No.	980-7-59891-5

To supply donation details or fund transfer evidence, request an e-Donation receipt, or for more information, please contact the EDF Foundation’s public relations department at 02-579-9209 to 11, email [email protected], or add us on Line: @edfthai
 

On behalf of the EDF Foundation, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Every opportunity you give does not only transform a child’s life—it helps build a better future for all of us.

 

 

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