• August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
  • Partial Scholarship
  • Bangkok

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) manages a number of Doctoral and Master’s level non-binding scholarships provided by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to qualified candidates with excellent academic qualifications from Thailand and other Asian countries. The scholarships provide an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Asia to study and conduct research work together in the truly International environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for International understanding among people of Asia.

  • His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs

This scholarship is granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate (Bachelor degree) and graduate (Master degree) achievements to pursue their 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.

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  • 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).

  • 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).

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

The Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships are granted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The aim is to assist human resources development in 6 GMS countries, namely Cambodia, Southern Part of China: Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand in any academic program related to the following four thematic areas:

    • Infrastructure Development
    • Energy Technology
    • Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Development, and
    • Environmental Engineering and Management.

The scholarship provides an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Greater Mekong Sub-region to study and conduct research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.

Location:

Thailand

Benefits

  • In Master Degree Program, each scholarship award covers:
    • tuition fees
    • accommodation
    • a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month master degree program

The value of the non-bonding Scholarship per student is approximately 1.10 MB.

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

The value of the non-bonding Scholarship per student is approximately 1.96 MB.

Eligibilities

To be eligible for admission to the Doctoral degree program, an applicant must:

  • have strong academic records (both undergraduate and graduate) and normally hold a four-year bachelor’s degree, and a Master’s degree, preferably with a combination of course and thesis work, from an institution of good standing, acceptable to AIT. The minimum CGPA requirement for admission to the doctoral program is 3.50 or equivalent, at the Master’s degree level.
  • English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23);
  • submit a brief outline of dissertation research proposal (5-10 pages) including the required research facilities
  • Two recommendation letters.

Eligibility Requirements for the Master’s Degree Program

  • MSc/MEng: 2 Year Program
  • MS/MA: 1 Year Program
  • MBA: 2 Year and 1 Year Program
  • PM: 1 Year Program

To be eligible for admission to the Master’s program, an applicant must:

  • hold a Bachelor degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
  • have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum CGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor degree level;
  • English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23);
  • be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
  • For the Professional Master’s (PM) degree program, in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility requirements, an applicant must:
    • have at least 3 years of work experience in areas related to the academic program at AIT and
    • be executives in organizations/companies.

Please note that applicants applying for 1-year Master Degree Program are not eligible for Scholarships/Fellowships. However, applicants may seek funding from external sponsors.

MPhil 2 Year Program

To be eligible for admission to MPhil, an applicant must:

  • hold a Bachelor degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
  • have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum CGPA requirement for admission to the MPhil Program is 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or equivalent, at the Bachelor degree level;
  • English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23);
  • be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
  • submit a brief outline of research proposal.
Eligible Regions: Bhutan, Timor-Leste, ASEAN countries, Other Asian countries, 6 GMS countries

Application Process

  1. Firstly, choose “I want to start a new application” to sign up on the website. A non-refundable application processing fee of US$25 (or Baht 800) is required for online applications. If you do not choose online payment, please fill in the Application Processing Fee Payment Notification Form. Your application is valid for one year from the first application date. However, an application fee is required for every re-application.
  2. Then, log in to your account. You will need a password every time you wish to access or modify any of your information
  3. After that, provide answer to all the questions provided in the online form and complete the application.
  4. Application Language: English
  5. Apply Online using the Apply Now Link.
  6. If you have questions with your application, please contact at [email protected] for assistance.

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Application Deadline: February 28, 2022

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