Educational Programs - TAD Charitable Foundation

🏆 Merit Recognition · No Application Required

1. Academic Excellence Award

An annual recognition program celebrating the top 5 students in each grade level (Grades 1 through 10) at Timbo's public elementary and secondary schools, based on final year-end GPA. Winners are determined automatically from official school rankings — no application is needed.

Award Structure

Each grade level receives a total award pool of $330 USD, distributed among the top 5 students as follows:

Rank	Percentage	Amount (USD)
🥇 1st place	33.33%	$110
🥈 2nd place	26.67%	$88
🥉 3rd place	20.00%	$66
4th place	13.33%	$44
5th place	6.67%	$22
Total per grade	100%	$330

Note: The total per-grade amount may be adjusted from year to year based on funding availability, but the number of recipients per grade (5 students) and the percentage distribution will remain constant.

Eligibility

Enrolled in a public primary or secondary school in Timbo, Guinea
Grade levels covered: Grade 1 through Grade 10 (10 grades total)
Completed the full school year at the qualifying school
Minimum final GPA of 6.5 out of 10 — students below this threshold are not eligible, even if ranked in the top 5
Ranked among the top 5 students in their grade by final year-end GPA

Timeline

June each year — School year ends; final GPAs compiled
July each year — Awards disbursed to 50 students across all grades
August each year — Winners announced on this website (first name + last initial only)

Past Recipients

The first Academic Excellence Awards will be disbursed in July 2026. Winners will be listed here after the awards are announced.

📚 Financial Aid · Application Required

2. Need-Based Scholarship

An annual financial aid program that helps Timbo students from economically disadvantaged households purchase school supplies, uniforms, and emergency food so they may attend and succeed in school without being forced to choose between education and basic needs.

Eligibility

Enrolled or enrolling in a public primary or secondary school in Timbo, Guinea
Grade levels covered: Grade 1 through Grade 10
Minimum current or prior-year GPA of 6.0 out of 10
Demonstrated financial need (documented in the application)
Gender-neutral — all eligible students may apply regardless of gender
Renewable annually if need and academic eligibility persist

Award Amount

Award amounts are variable and determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of need, the grade level (and corresponding expenses), and the total funds available for the program cycle. The number of scholarships awarded each year is flexible and scales with donor support.

Permitted Uses

School supplies (notebooks, pens, mathematical instruments, textbooks)
School uniforms and shoes required by the school
Emergency food assistance to ensure school attendance
Examination fees where applicable

Funds are typically disbursed as supplies purchased on behalf of the student, or to the parent/guardian with required receipts. Cash is never disbursed directly to minors.

Application Window & Timeline

July 15 – August 15 — Application window open each year
Late August — Selection Committee review; decisions communicated
September — Disbursement before the start of the school year

Need-Based Scholarship Application

Please complete this form during the open application window. All fields marked with * are required. Applications submitted by a parent or guardian on behalf of a minor are accepted.

Student Information

Student's full name *

Student's date of birth *

Student's gender

Name of school *

Current grade (or grade entering in September) *

Most recent year-end GPA (out of 10) — minimum 6.0 required *

Household Information

Number of people living in the household *

Number of school-age children in the household *

Household monthly income or means of subsistence *

Special circumstances (if any)

Specific Needs

What does the student specifically need? (check all that apply) *

School supplies (notebooks, pens, books) School uniforms School shoes Examination fees Emergency food assistance Other (please specify below)

Details on the specific needs and approximate cost (in USD or local currency) *

Parent / Guardian Contact

Parent or guardian's full name *

Relationship to student *

Parent/guardian phone number *

Parent/guardian email (if available)

Family address in Timbo *

Required Disclosure

Is the student related (by blood or marriage) to any officer or board member of the TAD Charitable Foundation? *

No Yes (please describe in next field)

If yes, please describe the relationship:

Submission

I confirm that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. *

I understand that the information provided will be reviewed by the Foundation's Selection Committee for the purpose of evaluating this application, and will be kept confidential. *

Want to be notified when applications open?

Send an email to info@tadcharity.org with the subject line "Scholarship Notification Request", and we will notify you when the next application window opens.

For other types of assistance available year-round, please visit our Apply for Aid page.

Scholarships & Awards

1. Academic Excellence Award

Award Structure

Eligibility

Timeline

Past Recipients

2. Need-Based Scholarship

Eligibility

Award Amount

Permitted Uses

Application Window & Timeline

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Need-Based Scholarship Application

Student Information

Household Information

Specific Needs

Parent / Guardian Contact

Required Disclosure

Submission

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