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Foxconn Foundation Scholarship Helps Over 500 Disadvantaged Students Over 10 Years

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Foxconn Foundation's 'Scholarship Whale' program has supported over 500 disadvantaged students in the past decade.
  • A survey found 28.1% of recipients considered dropping out due to financial pressure, with 99.4% successfully continuing their studies after receiving aid.
  • The scholarship helps reduce the need for part-time work, allowing students to focus more on academics and career preparation.

The Foxconn Foundation's "Scholarship Whale" program has provided a crucial safety net for disadvantaged students over the past decade, with a recent survey revealing its significant impact. The study of over 500 past recipients found that a substantial 28.1% had seriously considered dropping out or abandoning their studies due to financial difficulties.

However, the scholarship proved to be a vital lifeline, with 99.4% of recipients successfully completing their current academic stage or continuing their education after receiving the award. This highlights the program's effectiveness in preventing academic interruption and providing essential financial support.

The survey further indicated that 75.5% of recipients experienced a reduction in their need to work part-time, gaining an average of 5.47 extra hours per week. A significant portion of this time, 65.4%, was dedicated to academics, research, or graduate school preparation, while 29.8% used the time for national exams or professional certifications.

For me, it was not just money, but dignity.

— A recipientA recipient described how the scholarship provided a sense of security, allowing them to focus on studies rather than working late shifts.

Beyond academics, the scholarship addressed immediate financial needs, with 85.1% of recipients reporting that it covered tuition and housing costs. Additionally, 65.6% felt it eased their family's financial or medical burdens, and 57.5% experienced a sense of psychological stability. Without this support, 31.6% believed their life and career development would have been delayed by at least two to three years, and 7.2% feared they might never complete their education.

The program's impact extends beyond immediate academic success. Currently, 42.1% of recipients are in the workforce, and 3.6% have started their own businesses. Their career paths are diverse, with 23% working in IT, semiconductors, and AI research, 15.7% in education and academia, and 15.2% in healthcare and biotechnology. The foundation also partners with 18 companies to offer priority interviews, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment for these students.

economic support has become an important 'anti-fall net' for disadvantaged students to continue their studies.

— Foxconn Education FoundationThe foundation highlighted the critical role of financial aid in enabling students to pursue their education.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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