On March 28, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Thousands of lives have been lost, homes and infrastructure have crumbled, and countless families are now displaced. Many communities remain cut off, with limited access to food, shelter, or communication. In the face of this humanitarian crisis, the …
What is desire? It’s the powerful yearning for something more. What is passion? It’s the deep fire that drives us. What is faith? It’s the unshakable belief in what we cannot yet see. What is hopelessness? It’s the heavy cloud of despair that darkens even the brightest dreams. What is chronic stress? It’s the constant, …
26 March 2025, Amsterdam, NL – The ESOMAR Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship aimed at supporting a deserving student entering a market research-related field of study in Kenya. Barbara Ayugi Odawo, a postgraduate student at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, is the recipient of this scholarship. Barbara is pursuing a Master of Arts …
As I sit down to write this and reflect on my academic journey, one phrase comes to mind—Fueled by ESOMAR Foundation. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and a deep sense of accomplishment. On February 14, 2025, I completed my final coursework exam—a moment that felt both surreal and exhilarating. It has been a long and …
The ESOMAR Foundation is thrilled to offer scholarships for students eager to pursue a career in the global research and insight industry. If you are a national from a low- or middle-income economy and come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background, this could be your chance to advance your education and career. Our primary focus is …
14 February 2025, Amsterdam, NL – The ESOMAR Foundation is proud to announce the funding of a new scholarship aimed at supporting a deserving student entering a market research-related field of study in Nigeria. Grace Ene Onoja, an undergraduate student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, is the recipient of this scholarship, which has been …
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 …
Since the military coup four years ago, the situation in Myanmar has continuously deteriorated due to ongoing armed conflict and multiple economic shocks have impacted severely on livelihoods. More than half of Myanmar’s townships are in active conflict – millions of people having been displaced – including many children who had to flee their homes. …
Beatrice Karimi, the student from Kenya who received the ESOMAR Foundation scholarship sponsored by WIRe, was invited by the ESOMAR Foundation to join the group of student-helpers during the recent ESOMAR Congress held in Athens on 8-11 September. Read about Beatrice’s write-up of her Congress experience 1:20 am 7th September, I boarded a plane to …
“Not Again… Not Anymore” After dropping out of a master’s class for a record second time, due to financial reasons, I was almost losing it. I asked myself too many questions without answers … “Not again!!” You see I had the willpower (…And Still Do), but the finances were constricting. Let me tell you a …
