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10 best Scholarships for studying in Thailand.

Studying abroad is a dream of many. Better faculties, infrastructures, internships, job opportunities and many more facilities make it a journey worth undertaking.  For a few students who already belong to the renowned institutions hailing such an opportunity isn’t difficult. But for students with an average background it can be an arduous task. 

One of the preferable options for them can be studying in Thailand. Having a literacy rate of 96.66% (record of 2020), it hosts some of the best institutions for graduation and post-graduation studies with amazing opportunities and experiences. 

Here is a list of the top 10 scholarships that might fetch you admission in one of the best Thai Institutions:

  1. Education Future International Scholarship.

The Education Future International Scholarship is a distinctive scholarship fund contributed by previous winners of this scholarship who were initiated by the concept of forwarding the opportunities they have received to the future generations. The amount of each scholarship ranges between INR 2 lacs to 10 lakh. The number of scholarships depends on the quality of candidates applied and may vary every year. 

Eligibility criteria:

  • This Scholarship is offered only to exemplary and worthy  Indian candidates who wish to study abroad. 
  • Candidates should possess a valid Indian passport.
  • Candidates should have a minimum score of 60% in 10th and 12th board exams.
  • Candidates should provide proof that they are incapable of self-funding their education abroad allowances but have planned to fund 50% of their fees through education loan.
  • This scholarship is open to all subjects for UG/PG level study from any recognised University.

Application:

Applications must be submitted online. There is no provision for offline submission of applications. 

  1. Thailand Government Scholarship (Fully Funded).

             For those graduates who want to pursue their Master’s degree as well as has an inclination towards serving humanity and restoring balance between humans and earth, this Scholarship is perfect for you.

This special scholarship is awarded by The Royal Thai Government under the Thailand International Postgraduate Program (TIPP) which covers all the expenses of the international students planning to undertake their post-graduation degree in any of the Thailand Universities. The fields of studies for which this scholarship is granted are:Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), Climate Change, Food Security, Public Health and other topics related to SDGs.

The Scholarship covers the return air tickets, domestic travel, living allowances uptown 7,000 Baht per month, accommodation allowances of 7,000-9,000 Baht per month, settlement money on first arrival to Thailand i.e. 6,000 Baht, Book allowances of 10,000 Baht per year, thesis allowances and printing allowances, tuition fees and health and medical Coverage.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates Must be an International Student.
  • Candidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International
  • Development Cooperation in a country from the TIPP eligible countries/territories list.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree
  • Candidates must have good command of English and have to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • Age of the candidate should be less than 50 Years.

Application:

Online submission of the form is to be done from the official website of the scholarship.

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  1. ENITS & ENITAS Scholarships in Thailand.

The ENITS and ENITAS scholarships allow researchers across the globe to take admission in The Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand for Master’s and Doctoral studies. The scholarship amount is up to 40,000 Thai Baht for Master’s and 80,000 Thai Baht for Doctoral programs. 

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates willing to apply for the scholarship must have a Bachelor’s degree from the previous year from a recognized university. 
  • The candidate is required to submit an original, unpublished research paper related to Thai studies and must give an oral presentation in Thailand. 

Application:

The candidates need to participate in the Project of ENITS at the Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University and then they should download the application form & fill it.

  1. Fully Funded Walailak University Scholarship for International Students.

Another Scholarship to support students from economically weaker backgrounds, the Walailak University International College offers full scholarships as well as partially funded scholarships to its full-time international undergraduate students in the following programs:

Digital Innovation Engineering (B.Engg.),

Logistic Analytics and Supply Chain Management (B.B.A),

Law and Legal Applications (LL.B.),

Accounting (B.B.A.).

The selected candidates will receive scholarships ranging from USD 14,000 to 35,000 (for the entire academic period) depending on the program. 

The full-funded scholarships will cover the tuition fees, laboratory fees, library fees, computer centre fees, various sport centre fees, on-campus transportation fees and accident insurance fees (the list is exhaustive).

Eligibility criteria:

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  • Candidates of all nationalities who meet the scholarship requirements are eligible.
  • Candidates should have a high school GPA of 2.75 on 4.0 or equivalent. 
  • Candidates must have proficiency in English language 
  • Candidates must possess a valid passport or ID card.
  • However, if the candidate wants to pursue Digital Innovation Engineering studies, he/she is required to have a high school GPA in Mathematics and Physics of at least 3.30 on 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Application:

The copies of the following documents, translated in English or Thai is to be submitted through email: wuic.scholarship@mail.wu.ac.th.

High school diploma from a G12 high school program or equivalent, high school transcripts with a GPA score, certificate of English language proficiency (where the high school language of instruction is other than English), passport photo page or ID card.

In the email’s subject line should mention “Scholarship Application” and citation of the study program to which the candidate wants to apply.

  1. Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP):

Many aspiring students fail to attain the education they deserve simply because they can’t pay for it. If your economy is your biggest hindrance,  this Scholarship is exactly for you.

The ADB-JSP scholarships are awarded to designated institutions in the Asia and Pacific region for post-graduation or higher studies in the fields of economics, business and management, science and technology.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The candidates belonging to a country borrowing from ADB are eligible only.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic record.
  • Candidates should have two years full-time professional working experience at the time of applying for the scholarship and should be able to produce a work certificate from the employer.
  • Candidates should be fluent in spoken and written English communication skills and should have IELTS Academic score 6 (writing and overall) or AIT EET score at least 6.0 or TOEFL score greater than 550).
  • Candidates should be of age less than 35.
  • Candidates should agree to return to their home county after completion of studies under their programme.
  • Family income of the candidate should not be more than 50,000 USD and individual income should not be more than 25,000 USD. Income statements should be produced.

Application:

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen designated institutes.

  1. KURITA Scholarships:

Researchers concerned about the predicted water scarcity or simply interested in the resurrection of the planet, are perfect for this Scholarship. 

The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) is a public interest incorporated foundation under the Japanese Law. KWEF have provided research grants to support researchers from all Asian countries to compete their Master’s degree in the following fields of studies:

Water Engineering and Management (WEM ), School of Engineering and Technology (SET).

Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM ), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD).

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Natural Resources Management (NRM  ), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD).

The scholarship covers the tuition and registration fees, bursary and accommodation allowances, medical insurance, visa renewal fee, research grant, and round-trip air ticket fare from home country.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates must belong to Asian countries. 
  • Candidates must fulfill the AIT Entry Requirements .
  • Candidates must possess a four years of undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • Candidates must be proficient in English and have TOEFL scores: Computer-based: 210 or iTOEFL scores: 76 or IELTS-Academic: 6 (writing and overall) or AIT-EET score of 6 or equivalent.

Application:

Online applications are accepted only from the official website of AIT.

  1. His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs.

Another Scholarship offered for the revivification of nature, provided by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) is for candidates who have qualified with exceptional Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and wish to pursue Doctoral programs in any Academic Program offered at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) from the following priority countries supported by the Government of Thailand i.e., Bhutan and Timor-Leste, ASEAN countries and other Asian countries.

Each scholarship award covers tuition, registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 41 months (7 semesters) duration of the Ph.D. programs.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates should have a CGPA greater than 3.5 in both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs from a recognized institution in the related field of study.
  • Candidates should be able to produce two recommendation letters and the research proposal at the time of application. 
  • Candidates should be proficient in English  and have an IELTS score 6.0 (Overall and Writing) or AIT EET score greater than 6.0.

Application:

Online applications are accepted only from the official website of AIT.

  1. His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs.

This scholarship is granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s Degree in any of the academic programs offered at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Management (SOM).

Each scholarship award covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month master degree program.

Eligibility criteria:

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  • Candidates should have a CGPA greater than 3.5 in both Bachelor’s program from a recognized institution in the related field of study.
  • Candidates should be able to produce two recommendation letters and the research proposal at the time of application. 
  • Candidates should be proficient in English  and have an IELTS score 6.0 (Overall and Writing) or AIT EET score greater than 6.0.

Application:

Online applications are accepted only from the official website of AIT.

  1. Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs

This scholarship is granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s degree in the environmental-related academic programs offered at the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD).

Each scholarship award covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month master degree program.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates should have a CGPA greater than 3.5 in both Bachelor’s program from a recognized institution in the related field of study.
  • Candidates should be able to produce two recommendation letters and the research proposal at the time of application. 
  • Candidates should be proficient in English  and have an IELTS score 6.0 (Overall and Writing) or AIT EET score greater than 6.0.

Application:

Online applications are accepted only from the official website of AIT.

  1. Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) for Master’s Programs.

This Scholarship also falls under the Royal Thai Government for the holistic purpose of research for both nature and economics. It is offered to assist human resource development in 6 GMS countries i.e., Cambodia, Southern Part of China: Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand for the following programs: Infrastructure Development, Energy Technology, Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Development, and Environmental Engineering and Management.

Each scholarship award covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22 month Master’s degree program.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates should have a CGPA greater than 3.5 in both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs from a recognized institution in the related field of study.
  • Candidates should be able to produce two recommendation letters and the research proposal at the time of application. 
  • Candidates should be proficient in English  and have an IELTS score 6.0 (Overall and Writing) or AIT EET score greater than 6.0.

Application:

Online applications are accepted only from the official website of AIT.

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