University Scholarships – Laos

FACT SHEET
UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIPS
Laos Bachelor’s Level
Empowering underprivileged youth in the
Mekong Sub-Region to shape their own future
Aim
We provide scholarship support for talented
Laotian students to attend tertiary education
in Laos. With the advantage of higher education, Laotian youth have improved skills and
knowledge, access to better employment and
serve as future facilitators, promoting tolerance and diversity and contributing to the
development of their communities.
University Scholarship support
for Laotian Bachelor’s students
Laos greatly lacks educational infrastructure
and educational opportunities, particularly
when it comes to options for students living in
remote and rural areas.
We have built more than 100 schools in Laos
since the beginning of 2006 in cooperation
with the Laotian Ministry of Education. Some
high school students have the academic
potential to continue studying at one of the
five government universities in Laos. The
selection process involves assessment of
submitted documentation (required application forms and essays) and personal
interviews. Consideration is also given to the
balance of genders. A team of three staff
members carefully evaluates each application,
makes the selection accordingly and provides
ongoing support for students for the duration
of their studies.
We provide individual student reporting to
donors on a semester basis.
Contact us:
Child’s Dream Foundation
238/3 Wualai Road, T. Haiya, A. Muang
Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Selection Criteria
 Laos citizenship
 Passed Laos matriculation exam with
success
 Students must have a clear need for
financial support (i.e. be from low income
families)
 Students must demonstrate the right
motivation for further education
 Students must apply for reputable and
accredited universities and colleges in
Laos
Students in the classroom
Financial support from Child’s
Dream Association
 Tuition fees
 Essential school supplies
 Living expenses for nine or twelve months
www.childsdream.org
info@childsdream.org
Tel. +66 (0)53 201 811
Fax +66 (0)53 201 812
Our Guiding Principles
 Promoting the development of the countries
from which the individuals come
 Prioritising students who study in their
country of origin
 Educating individuals at post-high school
level
 Supporting the development of the educational system in the country of origin
 Prioritising students who have a positive
multiplier effect (i.e. teachers, social
workers, NGO workers)
 Prioritising studies that have a direct impact
in the country when students graduate and
begin to work
 Acknowledging that some students may be
forced to study abroad due to factors such as
lack of education facilities or extreme
corruption
 Promoting social reconciliation (addressing
unbalanced ethnic, gender, and/or class
issues)
 Supporting the education of disadvantaged
individuals (such as those from very poor or
rural families)
 Being as objective as possible in the student,
university and major selection process
according to clear criteria
Interviewing a shortlisted scholar
Child’s Dream staff distributes scholarship applications and
gives explanations at our high schools in Laos
Budget
It is estimated that a student at bachelor’s level
studying in Laos costs about US$ 2,500 - 3,500
per year. This is an average figure that may vary
according to the type of academic study.
To ensure that the students can complete their
studies, it is important that a donor commits to
the full study path of a student (approximately
five years leading to a BA/BSc depending on the
major of their studies).
The total cost of one bachelor’s student studying
for 4-5 years ranges between US$ 10,00015,000.
Contact us:
Child’s Dream Foundation
238/3 Wualai Road, T. Haiya, A. Muang
Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Student counseling is conducted every four months to assist
students with any challenges they encountered during the
academic year
www.childsdream.org
info@childsdream.org
Tel. +66 (0)53 201 811
Fax +66 (0)53 201 812