Wanwiga Jaisil, 2nd year student at Mae Jo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wanwiga Jaisil is a 2nd year student in Mae Jo University in Chiang Mai, N. Thailand. GHF, with the support of Target, has provided an academic scholarship to Wanwiga since she was a 15 year old high school student. Our scholarship enabled Wanwiga to stay in school and pursue her studies in spite of severe economic hardship. 

Wanwiga with her award for outstanding academic achievement

 

While in High School Wanwiga was one of the best students in her class.  She maintained a GPA of 3.5 during her high school years.  She not only studied hard, Wanwiga was the President of the Student Board and encouraged good relations between students and teachers and was always willing to help others with their studies. She is an accomplished musician, loves singing and enjoys Thai classical dancing.

 

At home, her parents are local workers and their income is less than $200 per month. She is now attending Mae Joe University in Chiang Mai, one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand.  Wanwiga is studying Business Administration and majors in Accounting

Earlier this year Wanwiga received a major award from the University for her Academic Excellence. The University gives an award annually to students who take at least 35 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.5 and above. For the academic year, Wanwiga was the only student who received the certificate with a GPA of 4.0.

She is considered a role model for her fellow students. She said that the keys to her success are “to concentrate and pay attention when in class and while studying and to relax and don't put pressure on yourself”. 

After graduating she would like to pursue a career in finance or in private industry and hopes to be able to help her community in the future.

 

Wanwiga with her academic supervisor at Mae Jo University