In 2024, TGF welcomed five new scholarship students and their families to the program. Access to education remains a significant challenge for many children in rural Cambodia, hindering their opportunities for a brighter future. Completing primary education is a crucial stepping stone, and that’s why our scholarship program focuses on providing financial assistance for students in grades 4 through 6. This targeted support helps ensure they have the necessary resources to stay in school and succeed.
In rural Cambodia, poverty creates numerous obstacles to education. Families often struggle to afford basic necessities like food, school supplies, and healthcare, making it difficult for children to prioritize their studies. Our scholarship program addresses these challenges head-on. We work closely with families and school directors to select students based on their commitment to learning, family support, financial need, and willingness to participate in TGF’s broader community development initiatives.
This holistic approach extends beyond the classroom. In return for the scholarship, families commit to ensuring their children maintain at least a 90% school attendance rate and dedicate two hours per week to utilizing our renovated primary school libraries, where they can further their learning and also assist fellow students. We also provided the scholarship students with bicycles, helmets, school supplies, and uniforms to further ease the burden on their families.
Looking ahead, early next year, parents of the scholarship students will participate in our Integrated Farmer Field Schools. These valuable training programs focus on practical skills in poultry and fish farming, as well as vegetable cultivation, empowering families to improve their farming outcomes and generate better incomes. This, in turn, allows their children to focus more on their studies without the added pressure of contributing to the family’s immediate financial needs. Furthermore, parents will also join our community savings groups, gaining literacy training and learning about the benefits of saving and accessing affordable loans.
TGF believes that every child deserves the chance to succeed. Our goal is to ensure 100% of the students in our program complete primary school. Through financial assistance, family support, and a focus on creating a supportive learning environment, the TGF scholarship program helps break down barriers to education, paving the way for a brighter future for these children and their communities.
