His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Program

Deadline: 28 February

Reference https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/scholarships/royal-thai-government/

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.

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

Deadline: 28 February

Reference https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/scholarships/royal-thai-government/

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).

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.

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Deadline: 31 March 

Reference: https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/scholarships/asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship-program/

ADB-JSP scholarships are awarded at designated institutions (DIs) in the Asia and Pacific region for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology and other development-related fields.

Eligibility

• A national of an ADB borrowing member country   (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship)
• A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
• At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at a time of application.
• Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
• In good health.
• Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
• Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• Staff of AIT are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the scholarships.
• ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
• ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Selection Criteria

• Priority to the ranking, or order of merit, proposed by AIT.
• Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
• Preference to women candidates.
• Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity. Family income should be not more than USD 50,000 per year and individual income should not be more than USD 25,000 per year.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
• The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second MA.
• Candidates who are applying at Designated Institute (DI) in their own country may not be selected.
• Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each DI level will be considered.
• The Program encourages studies in line with core areas of ADB’s Strategy 2020, which address poverty reduction through infrastructure, environment, regional cooperation and integration, finance sector development, and education. Strategy 2020, ADB’s strategy, sets ADB’s strategic course for its operations to the year 2020.

For more details, please refer to this LINK 

The following documents are required

• Copy of Degree Certificate and Transcript of 4 years of undergraduate degree program
• Two letters of recommendation
• English Proficiency Requirement: TOEFL (computer based: 213 or iTOEFL: 80), or IELTS: 6 (writing and overall) or equivalent
• Work certificate provided b the employer.
• Income statement. If married, please submit the spouse income statement; otherwise, parent income statement
• ADB-JSP Information sheet.

Procedures for Applying:

1. Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen DI (e.g. AIT). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the DI’s website & handbooks, and DI information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the DI and course they wish to undertake.
2. Applicants should indicate to AIT that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed DI application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to AIT. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent’s Income/Spouse if married).
3. AIT will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, AIT may contact the candidates for further information. AIT will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.
4. ADB will review the submission from AIT and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise AIT on the successful candidates.
6. AIT will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.
7. AIT will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.
8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

Coverage

1. Tuition fees (actual costs)
2. Housing (based on actual cost of dormitory housing or a reasonable allowance for appropriate off campus housing—to be agreed upon between each DI and ADB).
3. Subsistence Allowance including housing allowance (a flat allowance to be agreed upon between each DI and ADB).
4. Student Medical and accident insurance (flat allowance).
5. Books (a flat allowance to be agreed upon between each DI and ADB).
6. Economy class air travel at most direct route to and from the DI and the awardee’s home country (actual costs).
7. Miscellaneous expenses related to travel such as visa fees, airport taxes, luggage allowance, etc. (a flat allowance).
8. Excess luggage up to 20 kgs may be financed during return travel to the home country (actual costs).
9. Thesis/Research Allowance is intended to cover the scholar’s research expenditures and can be used for such expenditure items as photocopying, school supplies, typing and computer charges, postage, communications, binding charges, local travel costs and accommodation for out-of-town trips. (a flat allowance)
10. Scholars are expected to have sufficient skills in language and computer to undertake their study program. However, in special cases where additional training is deemed necessary, expenditures incurred to improve language proficiency and computer literacy may be covered under the scholarship (actual costs).
11. The ADB-JSP does not cover: expenses for the scholar family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the DI or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.

Policies and Procedures

1. The ADB-JSP Scholarship is for the scholar only and does not cover expenses for the scholar’s dependents.
2. DIs are encouraged to provide tuition fee discounts to outstanding scholars, as agreed with ADB.
3. Preparatory/bridging courses, such as English proficiency or computer literacy courses, can be funded by ADB-JSP. These courses should be undertaken within AIT.
4. Expenses relating to activities not directly related to the pursuit of the degree, such as attendance in a conference and other similar activities, are not financed under the ADB-JSP.
5. Subsistence allowances are normally given to the scholars at the beginning of each month. However, AIT may disburse allowances according to their practice.
6. For expenses related to air travels, AIT should provide ADB with a copy of the scholars’ air tickets from their home countries to AIT. Return travel is paid upon successful completion of studies.
7. An establishment allowance may be provided to new scholars to help with initial costs of setting up their temporary home at AIT. This is paid only once at the start of the scholarship (a flat allowance).
8. The ADB-JSP scholarship only supplements, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support/fellowship the scholar might have. Scholars must inform the ADB-JSP if they have other sources of scholarships funds. The ADB-JSP stipend maybe withdrawn completely or partially if during the scholarship period the program has evidence of additional sources of support.

For more details on ADB-JSP please visit this LINK 

Guidelines

Terms of Awards

Scholarships are for a period of one to two years and are awarded at designated institutions (DIs) in the Asia and Pacific region. Studies in economics, business and management, science and technology and other development-related fields are eligible. The maximum duration of the scholarship award is two years for the MA, MS, & MBA Program.

Remarks: Government of Japan has made clear that it would support only up to 2 years, consistent with similar assistance that it is coursing through other international development institutions.

A. Renewal of Scholarships

1. The initial scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second year of study shall be conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by AIT.
2. Extension of scholarships will not be allowed, in principle, beyond the two-year period.
3. Scholarships maybe suspended for a maximum of twelve months or two semesters, if deemed necessary for valid reasons such as health or family reasons.
4. The total number of scholarship awards is reviewed and set yearly by ADB. Within the total number of scholars, ADB will approve new scholars based upon the recommendation of AIT when incumbent scholars complete studies or withdraw their scholarships.

B. Deferment of Awards

1. Deferment of awards may be granted for up to a maximum of six months or one semester, at the discretion of AIT. AIT should submit the request for deferral to the ADB. Deferrals maybe approve for valid reasons, including pregnancy, unresolved family issues, or failure to obtain a visa. If a student cannot take up the offer within one year after the year for which it is awarded, he/she has to reapply for the scholarship.

C. Replacement of Dropouts

1. Replacement of scholars who have dropped from the Program is not allowed during the academic year.

D. Transfer of Scholarships

1. A transfer from one course of study to another, or to another institution, is not allowed.

E. Special Conditions

1. In accepting the ADB-JSP scholarship, scholars should commit themselves to return to, and work in their home countries for a period of at least 2 years after completion of their studies.
2. In accepting the ADB-JSP scholarship, scholars consent to the employment restriction policy of the ADB-JSP and acknowledge that they will not be able to work at ADB for two years after completion of their academic programs.

F. Termination of Scholarships

1. Scholarships maybe terminated upon the recommendation of AIT, at any time, for failure to make satisfactory academic progress, failure to comply with the laws of the host country, Thailand, misconduct, or breaches of the conditions of the ADB-JSP or the student visa.

Chinese Government Scholarships

The Scholarships are set up and directed by the Agreement between China Scholarship Council (CSC), Ministry of Education, China and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).

The CSC Scholarships include the tuition fee, registration fee and research fee, the visa application fee, a living stipend (health insurance included), and one return international airfare to China by the most economical route.
The funding for each PhD program awardee will be up to 48 months.
The funding for each Master’s degree program awardee will be up to 24 months.
CSC and AIT support the following areas of study with priority: Engineering, Technology, and Management.

Entry Criteria

1. Applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application;
2. Applicants must not be currently working or studying abroad;
3. The scholarship awardees must return to China upon the completion of their studies and/or research;
4. Applicants are encouraged to obtain information about AIT’s admissions requirement and admissions procedure. All Applicants should submit their application for AIT programs and obtain a non-conditional or a conditional admissions letter. Doctoral applicants must receive a written confirmation from AIT that an AIT faculty member is available and willing to supervise them;
5. All academic areas of AIT are eligible for consideration.
6. Applicants must satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC at https://www.csc.edu.cn/chuguo and strictly follow the schedule of the application, by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form before 31 March every year.

2. The Timetable for August 2025

1. January – March, students should learn about the selection criteria and procedure of the CSC scholarship from the CSC website: https://www.csc.edu.cn/chuguo and about AIT’s academic programs and admissions criteria from the AIT website: https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/; doctoral program applicants should obtain a written confirmation from AIT that an AIT faculty member is available and willing to supervise them; master’s program applicants should obtain an admissions letter from AIT.
2. 10 – 31 March, all applicants should submit their on-line applications in the CSC portal http://apply.csc.edu.cn/ and upload written admissions letter issued by AIT;
3. 3 April, CSC will send AIT a list of applicants who meet the criteria together with their documents; .
4. By 20 April, AIT will accept applications from the applicants on the list of CSC and issue an admissions letter and send to CSC if they are qualified;
5. 20 April – May, CSC will evaluate all qualified applicants for the scholarship; CSC and AIT will confirm the final result together;
6. By 31 May, CSC will announce the scholarship awardees and send AIT the name list along with their documents.
7. In June, AIT will process the files for visa application for the successful applicants from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Thailand and expect to receive the files by 26 July.
8. In August, the scholarship awardees will arrive at AIT for orientation and necessary procedures; the latest time of postponing enrollment will be the next Spring (January) Semester on the condition that both CSC and AIT receive and approve the request.
9. July 28 – August 2, Arrival / Pre-registration.
10. 4 August, Institute Wide Registration/ New Student Orientation. Student will be advised to report her/ his arrival at the Embassy of China within 10 days after reaching AIT.
11. 8 August, Classes begin..
12. 19 August, Last day for adding or dropping courses.
13. 10 September, AIT will provide invoices of the tuition fee and registration fee to remit to the bank account of AIT. Monthly stipend and research fee will be remitted to the awardees’ personal bank accounts.

Duration

The funding for each PHD program awardee will be up to 48 months.
The funding for each Master degree program awardee will be up to 24 months.

Further Inquiries

For further enquiries on AIT Admissions Requirements and Procedures, applicant can visit the  AIT Admissions website. They may also contact the following address:

Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, KlongLuang
Pathumthani 12120
THAILAND
 (662) 524 5024, 31-33

 admissions@ait.ac.th

Contact

China Scholarship Council (CSC)

• Ms. Liu Wanying
  Project Officer
  Division European, Asian and African Affairs
  China Scholarship Council
  Level 13, A3 Building, No. 9 Chegongzhuang Avenue
  Beijing 100044, P.R. China
   ouyafei5@csc.edu.cn
   +86-10-66093572
  Fax: +Fax: +86-10-66093581

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

• Dr. Tenzin Rabgyal
  Director
  Admission and Scholarships Office
  Asian Institute of Technology
  P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
  Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
   tenzin@ait.ac.th
   +66(2)524-5024
• Danielle Duan
  Head, Emerging Markets International Cooperation (EMIC)
  Office of International Affairs
  Asian Institute of Technology
  P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
  Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
   danielleduan@ait.ac.th
   +66(2)524-5041

DAAD Scholarship

Duration and Commencement

Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard period of study for the chosen programme (up to a maximum of 22 months). Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly communicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application. After the first year of study, your academic achievements will be assessed in a further funding procedure. If this assessment shows that you will successfully complete your programme within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned.

The scholarship usually begins in August of the following year

Selection Procedure

After the deadline of 15 November 2024, AIT will screen, pre-select (according to DAAD selection criteria) and short-list the applicants. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for the following additional documents:

• DAAD application form duly filled in (to be provided to short-listed applicants)
• Hand-signed curriculum vitae (please use the European specimen form at http://europass.cedefop. Europa.eu), including a list of publications (if applicable).
• One recommendation letter by a university teacher
• Letter of admission from AIT
• Certified copies of university degree certificates, including transcripts
• Letter of motivation (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany; see “Additional benefits”)
• Copy of the passport

*Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by AIT

Please note that all these documents need to be prepared by AIT and submitted by 01 January 2025 to DAAD.

Scholarship Objectives

The DAAD Scholarship aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Southeast Asia with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Southeast Asia.

By training future academic and professional leaders, the scholarship program will have the following long-term impacts:

• Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Southeast Asia
• Graduates strengthening education and research in Southeast Asia
• Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities

To achieve these long-term impacts, the following outcomes have been formulated as programme objectives:

• Scholarship Objective 1: Graduates are qualified to take the leadership in development and sustainability in their region of origin and beyond
• Scholarship Objective 2: The participation of women and underprivileged groups is reinforced
• Scholarship Objective 3: Organizational, financial and personal capacities of partner institutions are strengthened

Please be aware of the DAAD’s application deadline (20 November 2024) and the AIT deadline (15 November 2024).

The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following
steps:

1. Register on the portal: https://www.meindaad.de/en/help/how-do-i-register-for-an-application/
2. Log in to the portal
3. Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal:https://www.meindaad.de/en/help/how-can-i-submit-my
   application/
4. Submit your application via the portal by the deadline indicated on the cover page of this document (20.11.2024). Use the following link
   to access the funding programme via the portal directly: https://funding.meindaad.de/sites/personalfunding#PBFApplication-Start?fundingProgramInstance=57757532
   Application is only possible during the application period from
   16.09.2024 to 20.11.2024.

Further Inquiries

For further inquiries on AIT Admissions Requirements and Procedures, applicants can visit the AIT Admissions website. You may also contact the following address:

Admissions and Scholarships Unit
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, KlongLuang
Pathumthani 12120
THAILAND
 (662) 524 5024, 31-33

admissions@ait.ac.th

Scholarship Funding: The scholarship covers the following items: