Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the impact of a scholarship program on underprivileged students, drawing on data from a two-year monitoring and evaluation (M&E) process. The report identifies both enablers and barriers to academic success among scholarship beneficiaries.
METHODS: Data on program impact was collected through interviews with parents, teachers, and school records over two academic years.
RESULTS: Financial aid emerged as a crucial enabler, with scholarships allowing students to focus on their studies by alleviating pressure around basic necessities. However, the research also revealed the importance of a holistic support system. Beyond tuition, the high cost of essential learning materials, including stationery, and subject-specific resources, can create a significant barrier. The study also highlighted the importance of student well-being. Health concerns, limited access to nutritious food, and even unaddressed mental health issues can all negatively impact attendance and focus. Furthermore, a gender gap emerged, with girls facing additional challenges related to social pressures to prioritize chores and the cost of menstrual hygiene products.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of holistic scholarship programs that extend beyond tuition coverage. To maximize impact, policymakers and funders should prioritize initiatives that address the multifaceted needs of underprivileged students.
METHODS: Data on program impact was collected through interviews with parents, teachers, and school records over two academic years.
RESULTS: Financial aid emerged as a crucial enabler, with scholarships allowing students to focus on their studies by alleviating pressure around basic necessities. However, the research also revealed the importance of a holistic support system. Beyond tuition, the high cost of essential learning materials, including stationery, and subject-specific resources, can create a significant barrier. The study also highlighted the importance of student well-being. Health concerns, limited access to nutritious food, and even unaddressed mental health issues can all negatively impact attendance and focus. Furthermore, a gender gap emerged, with girls facing additional challenges related to social pressures to prioritize chores and the cost of menstrual hygiene products.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of holistic scholarship programs that extend beyond tuition coverage. To maximize impact, policymakers and funders should prioritize initiatives that address the multifaceted needs of underprivileged students.
摘要：
目标：本文研究了奖学金计划对贫困学生的影响，利用为期两年的监测和评估(M&E)过程中的数据。该报告确定了奖学金受益人在学术上成功的推动者和障碍。
方法：通过对父母的访谈收集了有关计划影响的数据，教师,和两个学年的学校记录。
结果：财政援助成为一个关键的推动者，奖学金允许学生通过减轻基本必需品的压力来专注于学习。然而,研究还揭示了整体支持系统的重要性。除了学费，基本学习材料的高成本，包括文具,和特定主题的资源，会造成巨大的障碍。该研究还强调了学生福祉的重要性。健康问题,获得营养食品的机会有限，甚至未解决的心理健康问题都会对出勤和注意力产生负面影响。此外，出现了性别差距，女孩面临着与社会压力相关的额外挑战，需要优先处理家务和月经卫生产品的成本。
结论：这项研究强调了超出学费范围的整体奖学金计划的重要性。为了最大限度地发挥影响，政策制定者和资助者应优先考虑解决贫困学生多方面需求的举措。
方法：通过对父母的访谈收集了有关计划影响的数据，教师,和两个学年的学校记录。
结果：财政援助成为一个关键的推动者，奖学金允许学生通过减轻基本必需品的压力来专注于学习。然而,研究还揭示了整体支持系统的重要性。除了学费，基本学习材料的高成本，包括文具,和特定主题的资源，会造成巨大的障碍。该研究还强调了学生福祉的重要性。健康问题,获得营养食品的机会有限，甚至未解决的心理健康问题都会对出勤和注意力产生负面影响。此外，出现了性别差距，女孩面临着与社会压力相关的额外挑战，需要优先处理家务和月经卫生产品的成本。
结论：这项研究强调了超出学费范围的整体奖学金计划的重要性。为了最大限度地发挥影响，政策制定者和资助者应优先考虑解决贫困学生多方面需求的举措。
