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New Scholarship Awarded in Cambodia

15 August 2025, Amsterdam, NL – The ESOMAR Foundation is delighted to announce the awarding of a new scholarship to support a deserving student pursuing a market research–related field of study in Cambodia.

This year’s recipient is Sivmey Chhil, a student in the Master’s Program in Global Innovation Management at NUM International College. Sivmey applied for the scholarship driven by her courage and determination to achieve one of her lifelong dreams—earning a master’s degree. She believes that education is a powerful tool for personal empowerment and a means to make a meaningful impact on the world.

Upon receiving the news, Sivmey expressed her heartfelt thanks: “I would like to express my gratitude for your generous scholarship towards my Master’s degree and for the unconditional support on my journey. This opportunity means so much to me, and I will make the best use of it throughout my studies. I am truly grateful to the donors and the ESOMAR Foundation Board Members for their support.”

John Kearon, President of the ESOMAR Foundation, also shared his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to offer Sivmey this opportunity and look forward to seeing the knowledge and experiences she will gain during this important stage of her life. Market research is an incredibly exciting career path, and we are confident she will find the learning both stimulating and rewarding as she applies her skills in this field.”

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Programme _Postgraduate (master)

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Programme _Undergraduate

Scholarship Application 

Application Form

How You Can Support
If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research, or a university interested in offering scholarships in your country, please contact us at info@esomarfoundation.org.

Partners & Sponsors
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Seeing the World with Clarity: My Journey in Global Innovation Management

I’m Pisey Choub, the youngest in my family, and I come from Cambodia. Pursuing a Master’s in Global Innovation Management at the National University of Phnom Penh has been a life-changing experience—one made possible by the generous scholarship from Sapio Research, supported by the Esomar Foundation.

This opportunity has not only broadened my knowledge but also transformed the way I view the world, giving me a clearer perspective, a stronger sense of purpose, and a renewed vision for the future.

Throughout my studies, I’ve gained invaluable insights into research, innovation, and the power of data-driven decision-making. I now see more opportunities in my career—not only for personal growth but also to make a meaningful impact on society. With the skills I’ve acquired, I’m eager to contribute to the development of businesses, organizations, and policies in Cambodia.

Looking ahead, I aim to continue this journey by fostering a culture of research and innovation among Cambodia’s youth. Through knowledge-sharing, mentoring aspiring researchers, and advocating for broader access to education, I hope to empower young Cambodians to explore new possibilities and create positive change in their communities.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of Sapio Research and the Esomar Foundation. I’m deeply grateful for this scholarship, which has opened doors to new learning experiences and career opportunities. Thank you for believing in me and helping make this journey a reality.

This experience has brought me clarity, and I’m excited for what’s next—an opportunity to grow further and help others do the same.

How can you apply

We offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who are passionate about pursuing a career in market research.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Programme _Postgraduate (master)

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Programme _Undergraduate

Scholarship Application 

Application Form

How you can support

If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research, or a university interested in offering scholarships in your country, please reach out to us at: info@esomarfoundation.org

Partners & Sponsors

We’re always looking for new partners and sponsors. If your organisation is interested in learning more about how you can support us, please find further information here or contact us at: info@esomarfoundation.org

 

National University of Management, Cambodia

Education: The Sharpest Weapon for Navigating One’s Journey

My name is Pisey Choub, and I am currently a Master’s Degree student at the National University of Management in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), specializing in Global Innovation Management. I am grateful to have received scholarship funds from the ESOMAR Foundation, with Sapio Research being the donor providing this support.

The journey to completing my studies spans two years, and so far, I have greatly enjoyed my classes. I have been learning about Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, and many other enriching subjects. The classes have been incredibly engaging, particularly because most of the professors come from various countries, bringing diverse techniques and styles to education. All of the subjects have been very useful for my daily work and have expanded my research knowledge. Due to my hard work, I have achieved an average score of 90.72 in all the subjects.

Currently, I am working on my project capstone research, which is the final project for my Master’s Degree. I have chosen “Mobile Threat Defense in the Cambodian Market” as my research topic. While Mobile Threat Defense programs may be well-established in other countries, they are relatively new to Cambodia. This is an important area of study because smartphones store a significant amount of sensitive information, which necessitates increased awareness and protection.

Education is the sharpest weapon for navigating one’s journey. Learning opportunities extend beyond the classroom, and I am grateful for the chance to expand my knowledge and experience through this Master’s Degree Program. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the supporters and donors who have given me the opportunity to see the world more clearly.

 

How you can support

If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research or a university interested in a scholarship in your country please contact us at info@esomarfoundation.org

Partners & Sponsors

We are always on the lookout for partners and sponsors. If you are an organisation looking to understand more about how you can support us, please find more information here or contact:  info@esomarfoundation.org

Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times” – Asian Proverb

Pisey Choub, the student from Cambodia who received the ESOMAR Foundation scholarship sponsored by Sapio Research, was invited by the ESOMAR Foundation to join the group of student-helpers during the recent ESOMAR Congress held in Amsterdam on 10-13 September. Read about Pisey’s delightful write-up of her Congress experience

I can say this was one of the finest and most satisfying adventures of my life I had a chance to visit a European country which is Amsterdam City in the Netherlands for the ESOMAR Congress 2023. Each day of the trip brought new sights and new adventures especially new experiences that I never had before. Amsterdam is a beautiful city. People like to use Boats, Bicycles, trams, and buses for traveling. The city is not too crowded by traffic jams and less noise from the car horns. The weather there is very good, some days the sunny day, and some days the windy day. I am so impressed by the way that they can conserve and maintain the old building very well. To talk about the people there, they are all so friendly and helpful.

I felt so scared for the first time since I had never travelled so far from my country before but after I met Ms Phyllis Macfarlane, I felt so warm and all the fear that I had gone away. I am so delighted by the way she took care of me and treated me as a family member. She took me to see the city and introduced me to meet with the ESOMAR Foundation Team as well as other people in the event for networking.

I gained a lot of life experience during the lovely dinner with the ESOMAR Team, they shared with me about work experience and life tips to make the work and life balance. During the congress, after I had done my volunteer tasks, I had some time to see and hear from the speakers about their experiences and their marketing research presentations. It is very interesting the way they do the explanation and the way they use the method to collect the data. This is the chance that I can learn from them about the techniques they use, insights, and tip which is up to date with the market research now.

I have a little hope that one day I have a chance to present about marketing research at the international congress like this. But everything like this could not happen without Sapio Research and support from the ESOMAR Foundation. I am very grateful to Ms. Jessica Bunce for the fund support from Sapio Research that she has provided to me. This support allows me to see what the world looks like and lets me go another step closer to the Market Research world. I am very happy and feel proud to share with my family, friends, and Masters’ Degree Class about this exciting experience. Live the life of your dreams, you never know what is happening next, but you need to be ready for the opportunities that will come.

Thank you for everything you have done for me.

 

How you can support

If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research or a university interested in a scholarship in your country please contact us at info@esomarfoundation.org

Partners & Sponsors

We are always on the lookout for partners and sponsors. If you are an organisation looking to understand more about how you can support us, please find more information here or contact:  info@esomarfoundation.org

From Dream into Reality

From a young age, I kept hearing words from my father: “Only education would make you live better and work better than I do now”. This word is repeatedly played around in my mind until now, and what he said is true.

Education is a sharp weapon for us to fight for our life. Some said, “You can continue your degree only if you grow up in a good-condition family.” I’m afraid I have to disagree with this statement. Nothing can stop you from your goal if you think you can do it.

I enrolled in a government school from primary to high school without paying fees. Because of my hard work and enjoyment of learning, I became an outstanding student. I kept learning, hoping to get the scholarship to continue my bachelor’s degree at the university. I knew that if I could not get the scholarship, I might not have a chance to continue my bachelor’s degree immediately after my diploma, and I needed to work more to save for my school fee to enroll in a quality university in my country which is the Royal University of Phnom Penh. My hard work paid off in return. I had an opportunity to get a 100% scholarship for my bachelor’s degree and graduated with a great result. These opportunities allow me to have a better job to support my family and myself; the most important is to cut the burden on my father because he is getting old now.

My dream never stops. I still hope to continue the Master’s Degree in the Global Innovation Program at the National University of Management, the best program that allows me to study with an international standard program as well as international professors. Supporting my family is not the only goal for me, and I am ambitious to become a quality human resource to help the Cambodian people to have better jobs, live in good conditions, and have enough ability to send their children to study in better schools without working so hard like my father. Once I heard there was a scholarship program from ESOMAR Foundation for Post-graduate students, my dream started to have the light come in. So I tried my best to get this chance in my hand.

Finally, a dream is becoming a reality. I have been granted a scholarship to cover the tuition fees. Thanks very much to the ESOMAR Foundation, and deeply thankful to the supporter Sapio Research, which allows me to achieve another step toward my biggest dream in life. This scholarship is improving not only me, but I will bring this as the capital to supporting all the young generation to become the better human resource for the future.

How you can support

If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research or a university interested in a scholarship in your country please contact us at info@esomarfoundation.org

Partners & Sponsors

We are always on the lookout for partners and sponsors. If you are an organisation looking to understand more about how you can support us, please find more information here or contact:  info@esomarfoundation.org

 

New scholarship awarded in Cambodia

23 April 2023, Amsterdam, NL – ESOMAR Foundation recently funded a new scholarship benefiting a deserving student entering into a market research-related field of study in Cambodia.

Pisey Choub is the recipient of a scholarship funded through a partnership with the global research consultancy Sapio Research.

Pisey is following the MBA Program in Global Innovation Management at the National University of Management (NUM) International College in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Pisey comes from a low-income family who have invested their earnings in providing her with an education.  Pisey’s aspiration is to advance her business education to become an entrepreneur and support the Cambodian people to have better jobs and live in good conditions.

This scholarship comes at the right moment for her, as she’s entered a period in her education where access to additional financial support will allow for career-making opportunities such as field research, internships, and other university activities.

Upon the announcement of her scholarship being funded, Pisey shared: “I was thrilled and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. I want to personally thank each of you for helping make it possible for me to pursue my dream of continuing the Master’s Degree Program. 

I am truly grateful for the scholarship support. This scholarship allows me to work fewer hours and focus on my studies and additional education opportunities. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.” 

“We are—more than ever—grateful to SAPIO Research for the continuous support of the ESOMAR Foundation scholarship programme” said ESOMAR Foundation President John Kearon.

“We are really thrilled to be able to continue to support students with their studies via the ESOMAR Foundation and congratulate Pisey on her award of this latest scholarship.  We are looking forward to hearing how Pisey’s studies are progressing, and supporting and mentoring where we can” said Jessica Bunce, Co-Founder and Director, Sapio Research

How you can support

If you are a market researcher, a national market research association, an NGO involved in research or a university interested in a scholarship in your country please contact us at info@esomarfoundation.org

Partners & Sponsors

We are always on the lookout for partners and sponsors. If you are an organisation looking to understand more on how you can support us, please find more information here or contact:  info@esomarfoundation.org