The Royal Thai Government (RTG) offers various scholarships to exceptional students from Thailand and other Asian countries through the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). These scholarships are designed for those pursuing Master’s and Doctoral degrees, providing a unique opportunity to study in an international environment that fosters collaboration and understanding among diverse cultures.

Eligibility

Doctoral Programs

To qualify for His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs, applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Provide two recommendation letters.
  • Submit a research proposal.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).

Master’s Programs

For His Majesty the King’s and Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs, applicants should:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.0 or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).

Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships

This scholarship is available for students from the Greater Mekong Sub-region and has similar eligibility requirements as the Master’s Programs.

Scholarships

Each scholarship covers:

  • Doctoral Programs: Tuition, registration fees, accommodation, and a living expenses bursary for up to 41 months. The estimated value is approximately 1.96 million Baht.
  • Master’s Programs: Tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for up to 22 months. The estimated value is about 1.10 million Baht.

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-month (7-semester) duration for Ph.D. programs. The value of the non-binding Scholarship per student is approximately 1.96 MB.

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 the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and the 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.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through the AIT online application portal. Ensure all required documents, including transcripts and proof of English proficiency, are ready for submission.