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title: "100 Moldovan students will receive up to 1,300 lei monthly scholarships"
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published: 2026-10-17T09:30:00Z
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# 100 Moldovan students will receive up to 1,300 lei monthly scholarships

> The "Vreau la liceu" ("I want to go to lyceum") program was launched in the Republic of Moldova by World Vision Romania Foundation, which has expanded its operations into our country. The program aims to support 100 students in grades 8 through 12 by providing monthly scholarships of 700 to 1,300 lei, along with mentorship, educational activities, and career guidance.

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The "Vreau la liceu" ("I want to go to lyceum") program was launched in the Republic of Moldova by World Vision Romania Foundation, which has expanded its operations into our country. The program aims to support 100 students in grades 8 through 12 by providing monthly scholarships of 700 to 1,300 lei, along with mentorship, educational activities, and career guidance.

A distinctive feature is the way results are evaluated. The focus is not solely on academic grades, but also on each student's individual progress.

*“I truly wish for children and young people to have an additional opportunity—an opportunity provided by education and by the fact that they are protected and able to participate in decisions that affect their lives. This means being educated, informed, and protected. We, as adults—whether in the public or private sector—must view investing in children and young people as an investment, not an expense. Let us invest in our children so that, through education, they can reach their goals, gain self-confidence, and eventually give something back to the society that raised them and placed its trust in them,”* stated Mihaela Nabăr, Executive Director of the World Vision Romania Foundation.

According to Mihaela Nabăr, the mission is to bring initiatives that generate impact or drive change in Romania to the Republic of Moldova as well. "There are several steps that we, as a country, have taken somewhat ahead of the Republic of Moldova. We deemed it absolutely essential to provide institutionalized support and aid—a form of technical assistance—to Moldova, enabling the development of its institutions, the capacity of local partners and authorities, and the skills of teachers. We know, for instance, what it means in Romania to lack robust institutions, and we understand the implications of having low public trust in such institutions. Through the transfer of these programs and projects, we have sought to avoid repeating the mistakes we made in Romania, ensuring that we begin in Moldova with the benefit of lessons already learned—so that those same pitfalls need not be encountered again," added the director of the World Vision Romania Foundation, speaking on the Radio Moldova program "Zi de Zi".

The programs target students in grades 8 through 12. "This is an area where the student—the young person—needs guidance and mentorship. This cannot be achieved solely within the school environment; it can be facilitated through partnerships—for instance, with a company or an organization where the student aspires to work—ensuring a well-aligned transition. Such initiatives have proven highly effective in Romania, within our existing programs. We deemed it essential to bring this model to Moldova, specifically to support young people as they transition from school to the labor market—helping them secure the jobs they desire. This involves working with all stakeholders: students, teachers, and the companies that will host them for internships," stated Mihaela Nabăr in an interview conducted by journalist Veronica Scorpan.

In the initial phase, Romanian companies have stepped forward to provide financial support for the program. Furthermore, the organizers have announced the availability of 100 scholarships, each valued at up to 1,300 Moldovan lei. "Beyond this scholarship—which will indeed provide support for each student—we want the children and students who join us to push past their own limits and build self-confidence. In our programs, the competition is not between one student and another. In both Romania and Moldova, educational systems are highly competitive, but that competition is based on comparing yourself to someone else. At home, the first thing a parent asks when you mention a grade is, 'And what grade did your classmate get?' Through this program, we want students to gain self-confidence and focus on their own individual progress. That is why these 'progress scholarships' are, in fact, a package of educational and support services; our specialists work with the students—not by comparing them to one another, but by measuring their growth against their own starting point," added Nabăr.

The organizers also note that the program involves working with the children's families: "If a family lacks resources, the child cannot access the necessary support. Consequently, educational outcomes often suffer—whether due to a lack of focus, stress, a difficult mental state, or low self-esteem. This is precisely why we take the time to understand what each individual child is facing and identify the specific issues we can help address," the director of the World Vision Romania Foundation explained.

The program attracted more applicants than available scholarships, and the selection process for beneficiaries is currently underway. Those children who have enrolled but will not receive a scholarship will remain in the program—not merely on a waiting list, but actively participating in other counseling and mentoring activities.

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