Thị Phú Quý

Phú Quý’s story is one of resilience. A 6th-grade student at Lương Nghĩa Secondary School, he has lived with his grandmother since he was 5 months old, after his parents’ divorce. His father left the country, and his mother, who started a new family, is unable to care for him.

Living in poverty without land for cultivation, Phú Quý’s family survives on the irregular income his uncle and aunt send from the city—just 1 million VND (about $43) per month for six people. Despite these hardships, Phú Quý has excelled academically, consistently earning the title of excellent student throughout elementary school.

Phú Quý dreams of becoming a Khmer language teacher to help his community and improve his grandmother’s life. A scholarship of 500,000 VND per month (about $21) would cover his and his cousins’ educational expenses, allowing him to continue his studies and pursue his dream.