Homegrown Teacher Scholarship Program - EEF

Home Grown Teacher Scholarship Program

Provide educational opportunities for students in remote areas to become new generation teachers
and return to develop their hometown schools with the help of 6 organizations namely
ME, VE, ESA, OTEPC, OTEP and EEF.

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Objectives of the Program

Work Concept (Home Grown Teacher)

EEF Strategic Plan 2022-2025

Learning Access

Promote equitable access to quality education for all.

Learning Outcome

Teacher education students are of high quality and possess essential skills aligned with the demands of teaching in remote schools.

Systems Change

A new system for teacher preparation and development has been designed, implemented, and evaluated with credible, concrete results.

Homegrown Teacher Scholarship Program

The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand

supports underprivileged youth with strong academic performance and a deep commitment to the teaching profession, enabling them to pursue teacher education and secure positions as public school teachers upon graduation.

In 2023, EEF awarded scholarships to 1,170+ disadvantaged students (aged 18–24) who demonstrated both academic excellence and a strong sense of vocation in teaching. These students are currently enrolled in teacher education programs at 18 accredited institutions nationwide.

Over the next five years, the program is expected to place newly qualified teachers in approximately 1,260+ public schools located in remote and underserved areas across 62 provinces. The 2024 academic year will mark a significant milestone, with the first cohort of 320+ graduates under the “Homegrown Teacher Scholarship Program” being appointed as public school teachers in their home communities. EEF continues to provide comprehensive support and preparation to ensure their successful integration into the education system.

Homegrown Teacher
Scholarship Program

The Homegrown Teacher Scholarship Program and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand have been recognized by UNESCO in the Global Guidance on Multilingual Education handbook as initiatives that promote language equity.