Scholarships Programme in Mongolia
Access to a higher education is a key element in the poverty reduction strategy of the Mongolian Government. Well-educated people can work in the secondary and tertiary sectors, the later already contributing about 50% to the GDP of Mongolia. Yet because many herders live at a subsistence or even lower level, higher education is not affordable without a reduction in animal numbers below the minimum level for an absolute minimal living standard.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Mongolia |
Education
Tertiary education
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20.10.2014
- 31.05.2018 |
CHF 200’000
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- More than 800 students from low-income families have been awarded university tuition in the past eight years;
- A study in 2014 found that more than 90 percent of scholarship recipients found jobs after graduation.
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EDUCATION
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Higher education
Aid Type Scholarships
Project number 7F00930
Background |
The initiative of Zorig Foundation to provide scholarships to university students from low income families is coherent with the Swiss Cooperation Strategy in Mongolia , which is to contribute to improved and securer livelihoods of herder and ex-herder families. Therefore, SDC partners with the Zorig Foundation to implement “Scholarship Programme” to address these unequal chances for gifted youngsters of poor families. Each year about 150 students receive scholarships, equalling to 80 percent of their tuition fee. The beneficiaries are also required to design and implement a small social project, learning to do a project and effective team work. All graduating students were enabled to successfully complete their studies and find jobs. |
Objectives |
The overall goal of the programme is to provide access to tertiary education for bright young men and women from rural and urban disadvantaged families. |
Target groups |
University students from low-income families |
Medium-term outcomes |
Outcome 1: 200 male and female talented students improve their employability by receiving scholarships for demand-oriented higher education. Outcome 2: Through participation in community development projects, students contribute to social development in urban and rural areas. |
Results |
Achieved results: |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Other partners |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 200’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 154’579 |
Project phases |
Phase 3 20.10.2014 - 31.05.2018 (Completed) |