EDF Scholarship Program 2026: The Final 120 Days: The Future of 4,568 Students “You may be the reason their education can continue this coming school year”

Dear Donors and Kind Supporters,

March marks the official end of the academic year. At the same time, it is a critical period for thousands of underprivileged students who are waiting for an answer to an important question: when the 2026 academic year begins, will they be able to return to school with a decent quality of life, free from the financial burdens faced by their families.

For the EDF Scholarship Program 2026, the EDF Foundation has carefully selected and verified 8,694 underprivileged students from more than 1,200 schools nationwide. Each of these students has determination, potential, and dreams. What they are still waiting for is the opportunity that will allow those dreams to move forward.

Scholarship Fundraising Progress

The EDF Foundation began accepting advance scholarship donations for the 2026 academic year on 1 July 2025, with the goal of ensuring sufficient support for as many eligible students as possible.

As of 27 February 2026, after eight months of fundraising, 4,126 scholarships—representing approximately 47.5% of the total need—have been supported through the generosity of donors. This means that 4,568 students, or about 52.5%, are still awaiting sponsorship before donations close on 30 June 2026.

The remaining 120 days will be critically important in shaping their educational futures.

Scholarship Status (as of 27 February 2026)

Scholarship Program	Scholarships Received	Scholarships Still Needed (before 30 June 2026)	How to Donate
Lower Secondary School Scholarships	3,475	3,309	Donate here
Merit-based Scholarships for Underprivileged Lower Secondary Students	181	214	Donate here
Upper Secondary / Vocational Education Scholarships	209	696	Donate here
Inclusive Education Scholarships for Students with Disabilities	157	228	Donate here
Scholarships for Orphaned Students in Thailand’s Deep South	104	121	Donate here
Total	4,126	4,568 students

Join us in providing educational opportunities to Thai children before 30 June 2026.
Because education should never be out of reach.

Lives Behind the Numbers
The students still waiting for support are children with real lives and real dreams—orphans from Thailand’s Deep South, students with disabilities striving to learn alongside their peers, and hardworking young people who excel academically despite severe financial hardship. Each story reflects resilience, hope, and a strong desire to build a better future through education. (Read their stories)

Poverty Is More Than Financial Hardship
For underprivileged children, poverty is not only about a lack of money. It also means limited access to resources, knowledge, rights, and life choices. Above all, it restricts access to education—the most powerful and sustainable pathway out of poverty.

Scholarships are therefore not merely financial assistance. They open doors to learning, growth, and the opportunity for children to shape their own futures.

You May Be the Reason Their Education Continues

There are only 120 days left for you to help change the lives of 4,568 students who are still waiting for educational opportunities. The EDF Foundation continues to accept donations for the 2026 academic year until 30 June 2026

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 sincerely thank you for standing with us and for helping open the doors of education and hope for underprivileged children across Thailand in the 2026 academic year.
 

 

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