Royal Thai Government Scholarships

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) manages a number of Doctoral and Master’s level non-bonded 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 background from all countries in Asia to study and do 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 Program

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.

1) Bhutan and Timor-Leste
2) ASEAN countries
3) Other Asian countries

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have an outstanding education record in a 4-year undergraduate program from an accredited institution in related fields;
• Two recommendation letters;
• Research proposal;
• Have a high proficiency in English as required by AIT (Applicants can also take the AIT English Test administered by the AIT Language Center);
• cGPA for Bachelor’s degree
> 2.75 (or equivalent) from the universities listed in QS 1,000 World University Ranking or QS Top 350 Asian Universities Ranking or
> 3.0 (or equivalent) from other universities
• cGPA for Master’s degree > 3.5 (or equivalent)

Coverage

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 for Ph.D. program.

His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Master’s Program

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 program offered at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Management (SOM).

 

Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Program

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 program offered at the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD).

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

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 resource development in 6 GMS countries (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 do research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have an outstanding education record in a 4-year undergraduate program from an accredited institution in related fields;
• Have a high proficiency in English as required by AIT (Applicants can also take the AIT English Test administered by the AIT Language Center);
• cGPA criteria:
> 3.0 (or equivalent) from the universities listed in QS 1,000 World University Ranking or QS Top 350 Asian Universities Ranking or
> 3.5 or above (or equivalent) from other universities.

Coverage

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.