Have you ever wondered and noticed about what the level of effectiveness and transparency of Lao organizers in handling foreign scholarship examinations in Laos? Is there any loophole or leakage of examination paper's question and solution? As you may notice, there have been increased in number of scholarships for Laos. For instance: scholarships from Governments of Australia (ADS), America (Fulbright), Japan (JDS, MEXT), New Zealand, and many more. More and more talented students are competiting to succeed in obtaining their hopeful scholarship, at the end, some just feel miserably disappointed. For those who passed and got selected, is it really due to their hard work, intelligent or by luck? To certain extent, these may not always be the truth, there seem to be ongoing rumors about in-charge staff's integrity, relative, bribery, etc. Furthermore, why some scholarships intended for prinvincial govt official, but at the end those who received are from Vientiane Capital? Please share your thoughts on this issue.
It is an era of money under table The more money you give to the people concern, the higher percentage you or your relative will pass for the scholarship
As it goes “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”, but another way round goes “Give a man $ and you feed him for a day. To teach a man to ask for $ and you feed $ for him for lifetime”. See the difference? You better see ^^...It's just a matter of habit and a matter of surviving I believe.
It is an era of money under table The more money you give to the people concern, the higher percentage you or your relative will pass for the scholarship
I f you know nothing please just SHUT UP , what u have said it s the insult to the student who have studied so hard to get the schorla from for foreign country like japan. they come to observe by them self . and even there is any help from lao it still impossible to cheat , it so difficult.the exam is the time to write down the answer dont even have time to stop writing,or waiting for help. the only way to complete the test is to study all posible way of to solve the problem then train train train until your brain can memorize the partern.... even you pass the first round you still have to wait for the Jap gov to screen and compare the result with other country students(lots of student fail in this round) . then finally they have interview .
and last year more that half of the college student are Lao soung (just the example) , whom are just normal student comparing to the city student.
i hate this stupid comment from this stupid Anonymous
"To some, you're right, it's an insult to hard working intellectual". Your example is true, like Japanese Scholarship. Its exam is real difficult. This test is Japanese people are in-charge in Laos.
Just remember and be aware that from human side, how stringent you are, there still be a hole. "If any scholarship which our dudes can influence, I'm sure they will buy in"
It is an era of money under table The more money you give to the people concern, the higher percentage you or your relative will pass for the scholarship
I f you know nothing please just SHUT UP , what u have said it s the insult to the student who have studied so hard to get the schorla from for foreign country like japan. they come to observe by them self . and even there is any help from lao it still impossible to cheat , it so difficult.the exam is the time to write down the answer dont even have time to stop writing,or waiting for help. the only way to complete the test is to study all posible way of to solve the problem then train train train until your brain can memorize the partern.... even you pass the first round you still have to wait for the Jap gov to screen and compare the result with other country students(lots of student fail in this round) . then finally they have interview .
and last year more that half of the college student are Lao soung (just the example) , whom are just normal student comparing to the city student.
i hate this stupid comment from this stupid Anonymous
well said mr webmaster,it's not easy to obtain a scholarship from Japan, it's easy to obtain a scholarship from Vietnam government, as long as you join the class and exam, 99% the scholarship in your hands?
china scholarship is quite hard for student who join the exam, because the chinese government handle it all, but it;s easier for government officer to get a scholarship ,especially to study Master. as long as the Ministry of education recommand to the chinese government and university, they will take you no matter what you are...
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
For myself, i got scholaship from thai- lao orgainsation, base in thailand, that all exam is thai handle it, no khon lao at all. lao only provide place and organize exam, but what is going on in exam time in clase. the question is all thai handle. it is very hard to obten scholaship from foreing country, if you not good enaugh u can not .
australia is australia handle exam
japan is japaness handle exam
america is america handleexam,
even bilangue clase( lao - french) the question is come from paris, not from lao ministry
who ever don't know about it,just bla bla bla ,,,,,,,,, they are just jealous and find the way to say to make themself happy,
some time you think you are good, when you have exam you can be make mistake too.
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
juk mun wao ee yang buk un nee
I just found out from my friend recently that her brother had to pay some one under table just to take English course in college. Two yrs ago,my cousin came here (USA)for his dad funeral. He had to pay at least $400 US under table in order to come here on time. I'm not surprised to hear that rich people buy scholarship for their kids. And I also believe there are some students past the test without cheat,and I always know that Laotian people are very brilliant.
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
juk mun wao ee yang buk un nee
I just found out from my friend recently that her brother had to pay some one under table just to take English course in college. Two yrs ago,my cousin came here (USA)for his dad funeral. He had to pay at least $400 US under table in order to come here on time. I'm not surprised to hear that rich people buy scholarship for their kids. And I also believe there are some students past the test without cheat,and I always know that Laotian people are very brilliant.
haa! just to take englis in college? in clloge of course you have to pay if you not qualifie to enter. they have 2 plans1 plan for who to passe exame is free, 2dnplan for who not to passe exam but have intention to enter you much to pay.
for your cousin i not know why he have topay, that much. for a normal visa not much like that even expresse visa is not cost 400. dollar. that is in care your cousin lazy to run the paper he pay some one else do for her/he.
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
juk mun wao ee yang buk un nee
I just found out from my friend recently that her brother had to pay some one under table just to take English course in college. Two yrs ago,my cousin came here (USA)for his dad funeral. He had to pay at least $400 US under table in order to come here on time. I'm not surprised to hear that rich people buy scholarship for their kids. And I also believe there are some students past the test without cheat,and I always know that Laotian people are very brilliant.
haa! just to take englis in college? in clloge of course you have to pay if you not qualifie to enter. they have 2 plans1 plan for who to passe exame is free, 2dnplan for who not to passe exam but have intention to enter you much to pay.
for your cousin i not know why he have topay, that much. for a normal visa not much like that even expresse visa is not cost 400. dollar. that is in care your cousin lazy to run the paper he pay some one else do for her/he.
I'm talking about corruption not fee or tuition. Do you know under table means? Pay them first before you pay for fee or tuition. My uncle is not laze. He has most important job to do for living. He was surprised when this happend in Vientiane.
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
U dont know something... Even though, they are govt officers, it still still highly competitive, you know how many Govt officers in Laos? u dont know, right?
Well, it is normal either if the foreign scholarship given priority in consideration to Govt officer, why? first, the Govt officers are main element or organ who play leading role in national development, who will shape development policy, who is directly responsible to livelihood of Laotian people. and the scholarship giver country will not give those who is not in national policy dicision process either...
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
U dont know something... Even though, they are govt officers, it still still highly competitive, you know how many Govt officers in Laos? u dont know, right?
Well, it is normal either if the foreign scholarship given priority in consideration to Govt officer, why? first, the Govt officers are main element or organ who play leading role in national development, who will shape development policy, who is directly responsible to livelihood of Laotian people. and the scholarship giver country will not give those who is not in national policy dicision process either...
that's why is not fair for applicant who is not the government officer
I guess before making any comments we need to look at the bigger picture first. For example, in terms of giving an advantage or priority to government officials to obtain scholarship programs i dont think it is wrong. I know that government officials only get just enough compensation for day-to-day survival. Many even accept that its the root why many are becoming corrupt because of this low income and their desire to afford some luxury is only by engaging in some form of corruption. My point is those who desire to grow professionally or wanted to improve their capability most likely cannot afford to study if they will get their tuition fees from their salary. So they would pull strings to get into a scholarship. Im not saying that their method is justified but dont you feel happy that your government officials are getting better training and learning more skill, hopefully someday to be a more effective employee or public servant? What would you, Lao people, prefer to be governed by dumb officials or to have better more knowledgable government employees? There is no guarantee that after their study they will indeed serve better, but who can tell that... no one!.. Only time can tell. But in your current situation right now, you have keep on hoping and take the chance. At least the government employee, being in the position, will be obligued to "return the investment." Beside you may have not realize it but the country who grants foreign study scholarship that the individuals that they are educating should really return the investment to their country of origin. Its actually a requirement for many schoalrship guarantors. So being in the position is really an advantage to both parties. People outside the government should also have and should be given an equal chance for an scholarship so that the country will have a pool of people capable of serving the nation. But I hope that those non-government people will also "return the investment" to your own people and for the betterment of LAO. I hope you dont desire to be educated now only because it feels good and add to your ego, and then end up being corrupt yourselves.
Those who did not make it to the scholarship, if you really believe in yourself that you deserve such an opportunity, the first or second rejection should not put you down. Dont feel bitter. Instead work harder to prove yourself and never stop trying.
I believe in the saying that if there's a will there is a way! Jealousy or bitterness wont take you anywhere.
that's why is not fair for applicant who is not the government officer
well, it depends on you stand in a point.. whether is fair or not, i thought it is totally fairs,
beside, they still open for applicants who are not govt officers... If the person believe in their ability, they have to prove by taking test.
Dont think that public servants that got scholarship have not enough ability... they have more than enough ability to get scholarship, some could get 600 Toefl or some even 7-8 Ielt test combining with experience and expetise in doing public affairs.
I dont understand why this question always pop up over and over again... I've been through the process myself and I completely believe that it's fair cos I did try very hard before I was awarded a scholarship.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Another thing that I dont like about Lao people is that they can't keep their mouth shut and like to get involve in other people' life which I think it's unhealthy.
Why people always think negatively about certain topics and why people always come up and say negative things about this and that. Why can't you just let it go!!!
Talking about scholarships, I heard many of my friends pointed out to this one and that one, that he/she doesnt deserve to get a scholarship because of this and that etc. To be honest, this is really annoyed me as I found it pointless to talk about and it is not nice to poison or defame someone since you dont even know them well.
juk mun wao ee yang buk un nee
lol... you dont understand? wth shall i write in lao for you?
that's why is not fair for applicant who is not the government officer
well, it depends on you stand in a point.. whether is fair or not, i thought it is totally fairs,
beside, they still open for applicants who are not govt officers... If the person believe in their ability, they have to prove by taking test.
Dont think that public servants that got scholarship have not enough ability... they have more than enough ability to get scholarship, some could get 600 Toefl or some even 7-8 Ielt test combining with experience and expetise in doing public affairs.
OK Brother!!!yes i agree with you some of them are smart!!!but how many people that get those foreign scholarship from their real ability ? some country just give away their scholarship to laotian applicants ,especially applicant who are public servant ,even if some of them are not qualified with their requirements..
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
lol you wrong khon tha kek, am not guy der c bok hai sao ngam ngam der ai bua sua tham ai seehahed der. j/k i know my english is not that good, but i can communicat .
Have you ever wondered and noticed about what the level of effectiveness and transparency of Lao organizers in handling foreign scholarship examinations in Laos? Is there any loophole or leakage of examination paper's question and solution? As you may notice, there have been increased in number of scholarships for Laos. For instance: scholarships from Governments of Australia (ADS), America (Fulbright), Japan (JDS, MEXT), New Zealand, and many more. More and more talented students are competiting to succeed in obtaining their hopeful scholarship, at the end, some just feel miserably disappointed. For those who passed and got selected, is it really due to their hard work, intelligent or by luck? To certain extent, these may not always be the truth, there seem to be ongoing rumors about in-charge staff's integrity, relative, bribery, etc. Furthermore, why some scholarships intended for prinvincial govt official, but at the end those who received are from Vientiane Capital? Please share your thoughts on this issue.
do you know how many times i try to get australia scholaship?
i try 5 times but never get it if you not good enaugh you ca not get it, but i am happy that i have that experience so i can tell my cousins my sis my friends what is about if you want to get scholaship.
Some psychological researches shown that it takes approximately 20-30 days for a man to change his habit. If the topic asked is a case of "Custom", it would take generations for transition I guess. Anyway, don't feel miserable and demoralized if failed one or two times, just keep your spirit up. Remember that practice, practice and practice will make perfect!
I got one story to share. It is Fulbright Scholarship Screening Test. I don't remember which year and which place, but I noticed that only Lao staff in charge and collected the test papers, no American in the hall. Fraud could be happened here. Surprisingly, its cut off point was around 120 something, but one of my friends who got score of 135/150 could not go through. Then one guy he was able to obtain score of 145/150...remarkable and incredible indeed. Look! its interview was the most scary part, and seriously, you must be the best to get it. I think Fulbright Scholarship Screening Test could have done better to prevent any fraud which may occur in the future.
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
lol you wrong khon tha kek, am not guy der c bok hai sao ngam ngam der ai bua sua tham ai seehahed der. j/k i know my english is not that good, but i can communicat .
bor pen yang, I can speak lao! jao pen pou sao gnam gnam wa!! koi kor poubao lor lor!!! son jai wa? leave me some private mssg
I guess before making any comments we need to look at the bigger picture first. For example, in terms of giving an advantage or priority to government officials to obtain scholarship programs i dont think it is wrong. I know that government officials only get just enough compensation for day-to-day survival. Many even accept that its the root why many are becoming corrupt because of this low income and their desire to afford some luxury is only by engaging in some form of corruption. My point is those who desire to grow professionally or wanted to improve their capability most likely cannot afford to study if they will get their tuition fees from their salary. So they would pull strings to get into a scholarship. Im not saying that their method is justified but dont you feel happy that your government officials are getting better training and learning more skill, hopefully someday to be a more effective employee or public servant? What would you, Lao people, prefer to be governed by dumb officials or to have better more knowledgable government employees? There is no guarantee that after their study they will indeed serve better, but who can tell that... no one!.. Only time can tell. But in your current situation right now, you have keep on hoping and take the chance. At least the government employee, being in the position, will be obligued to "return the investment." Beside you may have not realize it but the country who grants foreign study scholarship that the individuals that they are educating should really return the investment to their country of origin. Its actually a requirement for many schoalrship guarantors. So being in the position is really an advantage to both parties. People outside the government should also have and should be given an equal chance for an scholarship so that the country will have a pool of people capable of serving the nation. But I hope that those non-government people will also "return the investment" to your own people and for the betterment of LAO. I hope you dont desire to be educated now only because it feels good and add to your ego, and then end up being corrupt yourselves.
Those who did not make it to the scholarship, if you really believe in yourself that you deserve such an opportunity, the first or second rejection should not put you down. Dont feel bitter. Instead work harder to prove yourself and never stop trying.
I believe in the saying that if there's a will there is a way! Jealousy or bitterness wont take you anywhere.
Hey,I like you. I wish everybody thinks the same way as you are. You do have a good point. Thank you for sharing with us.
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
lol you wrong khon tha kek, am not guy der c bok hai sao ngam ngam der ai bua sua tham ai seehahed der. j/k i know my english is not that good, but i can communicat .
bor pen yang, I can speak lao! jao pen pou sao gnam gnam wa!! koi kor poubao lor lor!!! son jai wa? leave me some private mssg
lolz sorry der aiam not study at AIT DER 55555 tham jao hun na son jai khoy va? 55555555 son jai pen phor poo khoy va?
lol you wrong khon tha kek, am not guy der c bok hai sao ngam ngam der ai bua sua tham ai seehahed der. j/k i know my english is not that good, but i can communicat .
bor pen yang, I can speak lao! jao pen pou sao gnam gnam wa!! koi kor poubao lor lor!!! son jai wa? leave me some private mssg
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yea... Khonthakek... she is pretty der... kun dai hen hoop la non bor lub la jao nee.. hahhahah
i know a guy gets a thai scholarship and now studying at AIT, It seems that his english score not enought as thai's requirement, but he is qualified anway, hes government officer.
lol you wrong khon tha kek, am not guy der c bok hai sao ngam ngam der ai bua sua tham ai seehahed der. j/k i know my english is not that good, but i can communicat .
bor pen yang, I can speak lao! jao pen pou sao gnam gnam wa!! koi kor poubao lor lor!!! son jai wa? leave me some private mssg
lolz sorry der aiam not study at AIT DER 55555 tham jao hun na son jai khoy va? 55555555 son jai pen phor poo khoy va?
!! what does it mean: son jai pen phor poo khoy va?
Yeah, brother seeharhed ,Have you seen pou sao anonymous leo wa?? so how can I see her pic ?? it doesn't matter for me as long as " PHOR KHAO WAT KHAO VA"
OK Brother!!!yes i agree with you some of them are smart!!!but how many people that get those foreign scholarship from their real ability ? some country just give away their scholarship to laotian applicants ,especially applicant who are public servant ,even if some of them are not qualified with their requirements..
well... be understood that nowaday, all test screenings were conducted by the officers from scholarship provider countries as some people have mentioned here already.
And I dislike most of the persons who always ask the Question why students in Vientiane are more likely to be awarded. This is really ridiculous as the answer is very simple that those who live in the bigger cities are more open-minded, which this characteristic can help people to succeed.
Think this reasoning itself is pretty ridiculous, hope it wasn't written by a scholar :P
Have been observing the scholarship recipients from Laos who come to study in my country. Overwhelming majority of them are from Vientiane capital or Pakse (born, grew up & educated there), mostly from rich & middle class (by Lao standards) families, & Lao Loum. Doesn't mean that they are open-minded at all (in some cases, quite the contrary). A big factor in their success seems to be the greater opportunities they have enjoyed from young because they live in the city, & because of their family background, e.g.:
access to better, more well-equipped schools with better teachers & textbooks, even computers (many rural schools don't even have electricity, some don't even have proper walls, & some have only one single teacher to teach everyone in Mor. 1-5)
parents able to afford extra lessons for them - especially English courses to prepare them for scholarship selection exams that are conducted in English & IELTS
greater support from family (their parents tend to be more highly educated than the average Lao person)
more time to study - easier for them to study at night because they have & can afford electricity
easier access to libraries & bookstores
plenty of free time to spend on studies, no need to help take care of farm animals before going to school in the morning, work on the farm after school, or skip school when there is plenty of planting & harvesting to do
There are a few exceptions among them, who are natives of other provinces, & Lao Thoeng or Lao Soung. But even they studied in Vientiane capital for at least upper secondary level (sponsored by a foreigner, or received some scholarship from a Japanese organisation for being the top student in their province or something like that).
Btw my country took over the handling of our scholarship selection exams in China because there was just too much corruption involved when we let the Chinese run it...think we do the same for Laos too. Anyway, selected students still have to face a second round of entrance exams conducted by the universities here when they arrive in my country, if they don't pass it's back to their home country for them...
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jao pen pou sao gnam gnam wa!! koi kor poubao lor lor!!! son jai wa?
leave me some private mssg
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