For nearly four years, Phorn Sreymao did not have a proper school uniform or adequate school supplies. Her family’s financial situation was compounded by the fact her parents were already in debt from covering school expenses.

But after receiving a scholarship in 2015, 12-year-old Sreymao now walks happily to school, content in the knowledge she has all the supplies she needs to continue her studies.

“I was very happy to get the scholarship because now I have enough money to study and to buy a uniform, books, pens and a bag,” she said. I have more study materials than ever before. It eases the money problems which caused me so much trouble before.” Sreymao receives USD60 per school year. She is one of three classmates awarded the scholarship when they were in Grade 4.

Sreymao’s teacher said she is one of the most outstanding students in his class. “She is a good and clever student. The scholarship is good and helpful for poor students to continue their study. The more students get a scholarship, the better it is", added Mr. Sat Boramey, Sreymao’s teacher.

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