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.
Give a “Gift of Learning” This Christmas and New Year
During this festive season, if you wish to make a meaningful contribution—while also receiving tax benefits—you are invited to support the “Gift of Learning” campaign. These gifts may be the very first presents many children have ever received.
Early Scholarship Donations for Academic Year 2026
As of July 1, 2025, EDF is now accepting early scholarship donations for the 2026 academic year to ensure we are ready to support the next group of students applying for help later this year.
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 a tax-deductible 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
To receive a 2025 tax deduction, please make your donation before December 31, 2025.
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.
