“Before the school bell rings this term… 3,660 children still don’t know if they will be able to return to the classroom.”

Dear Donors and Kind Supporters,

As the world continues to grapple with economic instability and the ripple effects of global crises, these challenges are no longer distant headlines—they are deeply felt in the daily lives of vulnerable families across Thailand.

For many households already living on the edge, even the smallest financial disruption can have devastating consequences.

And for their children, the cost of going to school is becoming an unbearable burden.

This coming mid-May, while schools prepare to reopen, thousands of children are waiting for a life-changing answer:

Will they be able to continue their education—or will they be forced to leave it behind?

An Urgent Situation That Cannot Wait

For the 2026 academic year, the EDF Foundation has identified 8,694 underprivileged students from over 1,200 schools nationwide who are determined to learn but lack the financial means to stay in school.

To date, generous donors have supported 5,034 scholarships (58%).

However, 3,660 children (42%) are still waiting—standing at the brink between continuing their education and dropping out entirely.

The deadline for support is 30 June 2026. 
And time is running out.

Scholarship Status (as of 1 May 2026)

Scholarship Program	Scholarships Received	Scholarships Still Needed (before 30 June 2026)	How to Donate
Lower Secondary School Scholarships	4,144	2,640	Donate here
Underprivileged but High- Achieving  Lower Secondary Scholarships	245	150	Donate here
Upper Secondary / Vocational Education Scholarships	282	623	Donate here
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities	230	155	Donate here
Scholarships for Orphaned Students in Thailand’s Deep South	133	92	Donate here
Total	5,034	3,660 students

Your Support Can Change a Life

In uncertain times like these, we understand that giving is not always easy.

But for a child in need, your support may be the one opportunity that changes everything—a chance to stay in school, to pursue their dreams, and to break free from the cycle of poverty.

Because education should never be a privilege reserved for a few—it should be a right accessible to every child.

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:

• 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

Be the Reason They Get to Go Back to School

I warmly invite you to be part of this life-changing mission by giving one child the chance to stay in school.

Before the window of opportunity closes on 30 June 2026,

Your support can ensure that a child does not have to give up on their education.

Today, fewer than 60 days remain to help 3,660 children return to school this term.

And you could be the reason that happens.

Donations can be made through the various channels of the EDF Foundation as outlined below.

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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