Dear Donors and Kind Supporters,
For children living in remote and impoverished rural areas, poverty is not only a lack of money—it is also a lack of opportunity and hope for a better future. Educational poverty, in particular, forces many children to leave school early to help support their families, limiting their choices in life and preventing them from breaking free from the cycle of hardship.
The Education for Development Foundation (EDF) was established in 1987 and began awarding scholarships in 1988 to provide underprivileged children with access to education and a better start in life. From 1988 to 2025, EDF has awarded more than 430,309 scholarships to students in over 5,800 schools across Thailand. (See detailed EDF Scholarship Statistics from Academic Year 1988–2025)
In the 2025 academic year, EDF successfully provided 7,560 scholarships, including:
• Lower Secondary Scholarships for Poor Students – 5,999
• Scholarships for Academically Outstanding but Impoverished Students – 193
• Upper Secondary / Vocational Scholarships – 885
• Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Inclusive Education) – 318
• Scholarships for Orphans from the Southern Unrest – 112
• Higher Education Scholarships (Diploma/Bachelor’s level) – 53
Scholarship funds are used for essential educational expenses such as transportation, school uniforms, shoes, learning materials, lunch meals, and other fees not fully covered by government support. Teachers in each school provide guidance to ensure that the funds are used appropriately and effectively.
Scholarship Application for Academic Year 2026
EDF will accept scholarship applications from schools nationwide during January–February 2026. After reviewing and verifying applicants' qualifications, we will announce the list of selected students and share their stories with our donors in due course.
Open for Scholarship Donations – Academic Year 2026
EDF warmly invites you to help extend educational opportunities to underprivileged students under our programs. We are currently accepting donations for Academic Year 2026 until 30 June 2026 to ensure that sufficient scholarships are available for students in need. Your support plays a vital role in transforming a child’s life and creating a brighter future. Donations can be made through the various channels of the EDF Foundation as outlined below.
Donations can be made via:
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Online Donations: Visit our English website at www.edfthai.org
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QR Code: Scan the QR code to donate via the E-Donation system
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Download the Donation Form: Available on our website
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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
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For Additional Information
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
May the New Year 2026 be a year filled with success and smoothness in everything you aspire to accomplish. Thank you very much for your invaluable support for less fortunate Thai students through EDF Scholarship Program.
