Scholarship Program
Why a Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Program started in response to the Tsunami of 2004. ACF responded to the needs of families affected by the catastrophe by sponsoring children with uniforms, books and everything else they needed to go back to a normal school routine. The Scholarship program has supported more than 700 children with long and short term scholarships during the past 20 years.
Who benefits?
ACF believes that financial barriers should not hinder a child’s access to quality education. Scholarships are offered to deserving students, ensuring that they can pursue their educational dreams.
Children aged 7–18 in Phuket and Phang Nga as well as from Cornerstone Learning Center (ACF’s preschool center) can apply for a scholarship. The program provides financial assistance to children to go to school and counseling and encouragement to families facing financial and social problems.
Since 2005 ACF has sponsored on average 120+ children in primary and high school with scholarships annually. Children who require assistance receive a scholarship of THB 10 000 (US$ 320) per year.
In 2019 ACF set up a University Scholarship Fund. University scholarships of THB 25 000 (US$ 800) per year can be applied for depending on a student’s course and the institution they are accepted for their studies. Preference is given to students with whom ACF has built relationships through the years while they attended primary and high school.
Scholarship Impact
The impact of long term scholarships can be seen in the stories of new university graduates who have benefited from the program. These children, once facing a bleak future, now have renewed hope and determination.
‘Mai’, and her brother came from a family who recycles garbage for a living. Her parents both had issues with alcohol abuse and violence, and her mother can’t read or write. Both children attended our early childhood education center from ages four and five.
ACF’s scholarship program enabled the children to continue their education throughout primary and high school, but Mai continued her studies at university and has successfully completed a degree in English. She now works at a lawyer office. She is the first person in her family to graduate from university.
More and more students are graduating from university each year and ‘Mai’s story is confirmation of the positive impact that ongoing financial support can have on a child’s life and future.
The scholarship program has changed more than 700 children’s lives so far, and provided many opportunities to children who wouldn’t be able to attend school. this was made possible with the help of individuals from across the world who have supported the scholarship program over the years, and for which we are most thankful for.
How Can I Sponsor a Child?
Children from families facing difficult financial circumstances can access free preschool education through ACF’s Bright Beginnings Preschool Education Fund.
Your annual sponsorship of THB 20,000 per child helps provide a safe, nurturing learning environment and supports essential needs including play-based education, nutritious meals and snacks, transport, field trips, uniforms, health and dental care, and special education evaluations when required.
By easing the financial pressure on families, your support helps ensure that disadvantaged children receive the care, education and developmental opportunities they need to be ready for the next stage of their education.
👉 Sponsor a Preschool Child and give a child the opportunity for a brighter beginning.
Sponsor a child’s education for THB 10,000 (approx. USD 320) per year. Your sponsorship helps cover essential school expenses such as uniforms, stationery, school bags, shoes, transportation, sports clothing and school lunches when needed. No cash is given directly to the student.
Donors in Thailand can conveniently contribute by scanning our QR Code.
👉 Sponsor a Primary or High School Student and help give a child the opportunity to learn, grow and build a brighter future.
Support a university student with THB 25,000 (approx. USD 800) per year through a one-off annual contribution.
Your sponsorship helps cover essential university registration fees for each term, giving students the opportunity to continue their education and work towards a more secure future. No cash is provided directly to the student.
Donors in Thailand can conveniently contribute by scanning our QR Code.
👉 Sponsor a University Student and help a young person take the next important step in their education.
A child or student in need is carefully selected by our Scholarship Team according to specific eligibility criteria.
Your annual sponsorship of THB 10,000 (approx. USD 320) provides support of THB 1,000 per month for 10 months to help with essential living expenses such as personal hygiene items, transportation and food.
To encourage responsible financial management, students and their families are required to keep track of how the funds are used and submit a monthly expense report. This also helps them develop valuable budgeting skills for the future.
👉 Support a Child with Monthly Living Expenses and help provide greater stability throughout the school year.
Monthly or annual general donations can make a real difference in a child’s or student’s life by allowing ACF to provide support exactly where it is needed most.
Donations can be made by direct bank transfer, in cash at the ACF office, or conveniently by scanning ACF’s QR Code.
Your contribution helps ACF respond to unexpected emergencies and essential needs that may arise throughout a child’s or student’s education. General donations can also help university students access important technology and study equipment, giving them the tools they need to continue learning and move towards a brighter future.
Thank You Letters
Sponsors receive information about the child or student they sponsor as well as annual updates on their child’s progress. Children also learn to write a thank you letter to their sponsors which is sent once a year. Examples of ‘Thank You’ Letters written by Scholarship Program recipients to Their Sponsors: