The Problem

In Thailand, many underprivileged students who gain university admission struggle to pay the initial placement fees and first-term tuition required to secure their student status. Without student status, they cannot access government student loans (กยศ.), creating a cycle of financial inaccessibility. To address this issue, we propose the “Demo Lab” initiative, which aims to provide financial support for students to secure their placement and first-term tuition fees, enabling them to maintain their student status and access student loans.

The Solution

Create an emotional connection

• Show the profiles of the students to potential funders; funders can pick from several candidates, each with different fields of interest (so we can target and match).

If funders contribute over, for example, 75K

• They get to meet the students.

• They receive a promotional video about the students and their cause.

• Funded students send “thank you” videos.

Goals

Work towards influencing government policies to provide better financial support for underprivileged students, potentially leading to changes in the national education funding structure. Advocate for and implement additional support systems such as mentorship programs, academic counseling, and career guidance to further assist underprivileged students.