# Scholarships **EDUM's scholarship program includes both participants and non-participants of the ecosystem, ensuring equitable access to educational resources for underserved communities worldwide. Various scholarship initiatives will be developed to encourage donations and foster a giving community.** ### 1. Scholarship Fund 1\) 3% of total token supply is allocated for scholarships. 2\) Tokens will be distributed annually based on the vesting schedule. ### 2. Operation 1\) Scholarships will be managed in collaboration with external foundations. 2\) Operated as a decentralized organization (DAO). 3\) All DAO voting records will be stored on-chain and publicly accessible. ### 3. Item Support 1\) Digital device support: EDUM tools provided to enhance digital literacy. 2\) Learning tools: Devices and content offered for free or with subsidies. 3\) Support for global digital literacy initiatives and programs bridging the digital divide. ### 4. Sustainable Education 1\) Mentorship programs to increase effective use of digital devices. 2\) Ongoing support through partnerships with schools and NGOs. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://dreamladders.gitbook.io/edu-metacore-whitepaper/scholarships.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.