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It is not difficult to find scholarships for Thai students. In fact, the following opportunities are waiting for you. Thanks to them, you will have the chance to receive free money to fund your higher education.
Studying abroad has emerged as an inviting trend in recent years. By studying abroad, you can get a variety of invaluable experiences that will be very helpful for your development.
In fact, it is not only beneficial to your development academically but also professionally.
Previously, many thought that studying abroad was a drain on the wallet. In fact, it wasn’t a rare opportunity.
By applying to some of the lucrative programs below, Thai students can set foot in any country around the world. Most importantly, they don’t have to worry about funds.
1. ASEAN Scholarships for Thailand
These ASEAN scholarships are for Thai students joining Secondary 3 or Pre-university 1 in selected Singapore secondary schools or junior colleges.
In particular, MOE offers scholarships to bright young students from ASEAN countries and China to study in Singapore.
Furthermore, the scholarship covers:
- Annual allowance with hostel accommodation,
- Settling-in allowance,
- Return economy airfare,
- School fees,
- Examination fees for GCE O-Level and A-Level (once only, as applicable), and
- Subsidized medical benefits and insurance cover for accidents.
Specifically, these scholarships are available for Thai students who:
Thailand nationals who:
- Are proficient in English,
- Have done consistently well in school examinations, and
- Have a good record of participation in co-curricular activities.
All in all, please visit this page for more information regarding the opportunity.
2. The University of Lincoln Thai Scholarship
The University of Lincoln offers Thai Scholarships to prospective postgraduate Thai students or those who have permanent residence in Thailand.
In fact, the Thai Scholarship is worth £5,000. Furthermore, it is available for eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Fascinatingly, students do not need to apply for this scholarship.
Instead, they will automatically be considered for the Thai Scholarship once they have submitted their application to study at the University of Lincoln.
Furthermore, please visit this page to find out more.
3. Chevening Scholarships
These scholarships for Thai students are available to outstanding professionals to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.
Then, as a successful candidate, you will be able to:
- Live and study in the UK for a year,
- Develop professionally and academically,
- Grow your network,
- Experience UK culture, and
- Build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
In short, all Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer.
However, you can visit this page for complete information regarding the application procedure and deadlines.
4. Royal Thai Government Scholarship
Royal Thai Government, in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), awards several Doctoral and Master’s level non-binding scholarships to qualified candidates with excellent academic qualifications.
In particular, it encourages Thai students to apply for the scholarship.
Moreover, it provides an opportunity for Thai students to study and conduct research work at AIT. Also, it will help them to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.
Specifically, to apply for the scholarship, you must:
- Have an outstanding education record in a 4-year undergraduate program and 2-year master program from an accredited institution in related fields,
- Provide two recommendation letters,
- Submit a research proposal, and
- Have an English proficiency score as required by AIT Language Center (IELTS 6.0 (Overall and Writing bands) or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).
Lastly, you can learn more about the program by clicking here.
5. Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship
The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is offered to first-generation Asian Americans who demonstrate an interest in the business (business major not required).
Annually, it awards $5,000 to successful candidates.
Particularly, it is available for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:
- Be first-generation Asian American (that is, immigrants),
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0,
- Demonstrate financial need,
- Be a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Solano County in California,
- Demonstrate outstanding citizenship, and
- Have an interest in the business (but not required to be a business major).
In short, please refer to this page for more information on the program.
6. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides one-semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students.
Moreover, it is available for international students for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.
Specifically, it provides non-degree undergraduate study abroad in the U.S. on a competitive basis to university students.
In particular, The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to anyone who is/has:
- over 18 years of age,
- a citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country,
- enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program,
- completed secondary education in their home country,
- a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible),
- able to begin studies in the United States in August 2021 or January 2022 (selected participants may not defer to a later date),
- eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program,
- cleared by a physician to participate in the program, and
- committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.
All in all, please visit this page for more information regarding the opportunity.
7. Fulbright Thai Graduate Scholarship Program (TGS)
Fulbright Thailand annually announces the competition for TGS to qualified Thai individuals for an opportunity to pursue a graduate degree in the U.S.
Then, successful candidates of the program will be eligible to receive funding from the foundation for the actual costs of their selected program, but not exceeding $35,000, in the first year, and $17,500 for the second year of the program.
Therefore, to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a Thai citizen in good health,
- Have completed all requirements or in the last active term for a bachelor’s degree from a Thai university listed under Thailand’s Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) or a master’s degree from any university at the time of the interview,
- Be in Thailand for the interview and be able to participate in required activities if selected,
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least: 3.00 on the Bachelor’s degree transcript for Master’s degree applicants or 3.50 on the Master’s degree transcript for Doctoral degree applicants,
- Not enroll in any degree program in the U.S. prior to the grant year, and
- Have one of the following valid English proficiency scores that are valid until the date of the application deadline: TOEFL iBT® score of at least 80 for master’s degree applicants and at least 100 for doctoral degree applicants; or IELTS score of at least 6.5 for master’s degree applicants and at least 7.5 for doctoral degree applicants.
Lastly, you can learn about the Fulbright Program’s application procedure here.
8. The Tang Scholarship
Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to LGBT Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary education.
Fascinatingly, this scholarship awards up to four outstanding students annually, a scholarship of up to $15,000.
Thus, to be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:
- Be identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry), lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and involved in the LGBT community,
- Graduate of a high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano,
- Be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 units for all semesters/quarters) in an accredited two- or four-year college, community college, university, graduate school, or vocational school,
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0,
- Demonstrate academic promise and financial hardship, and
- Be between the ages of 17 and 25 on or before April 20, 2021.
Regardless, you can find more information about these scholarships for Thai Students here.
9. DAAD University Summer Courses for Foreign Students and Graduates
This program aims to help students and graduates improve their knowledge of German (general language, special language) and their cultural knowledge of the country.
Generally, successful candidates will receive a one-off scholarship payment of €1,061.
Particularly, applications are open to students in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in any subject area.
However, Bachelor students must have completed at least two academic years at the start of the scholarship period.
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must be:
- At least 18 years old when they start the funded stay,
- Registered at a university of one of the program-related countries (except Germany) at the time of application as well as during the funded stay, and
- There must be two years between two grants for a DAAD University Summer Course.
Please refer to this page for more information about the application procedure.
10. GREAT Scholarships Thailand
Proudly, GREAT Scholarships offers 28 scholarships from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for students from Thailand.
Additionally, each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course.
Hence, to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Thailand,
- Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to enter a postgraduate (taught) program in a UK university,
- Be motivated and academically able to follow a UK postgraduate course,
- Meet the English language requirement of the UK university, and
- Be active in the field with work experience or proven interest in the subject area.
All in all, for the most updated and accurate information, please visit this page.
11. BBA International Program Chulalongkorn Business School Scholarship
The program will grant scholarships to Thai students admitted to the program in 2021 admission.
In particular, it is open for students with the SAT score (Math and Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing) ranked on the top 3 and/or with SAT scores (Math and Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing) at 1,500 or above.
Furthermore, these are the full scholarships for Thai students covering tuition fees and special fees for the first year.
Additionally, candidates must:
- Be a Thai nationality,
- Confirm and report their decision to the BBA Office,
- Pay the confirmation fee as specified in the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy Announcement,
- Fulfill all enrollment requirements, and
- Obtain a GPA of no less than 3.00 in each semester to receive the scholarship in the next semester.
In short, please refer to this page for more information on the program.
