Fully Funded GMS Scholarships is available in Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. The Royal Thai Government grants the Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships (GMS Scholarships) in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The scholarship provides an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Greater Mekong Sub-region to study as well as do research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia. Furthermore, the aim is to assist human resource development in 6 GMS countries in any field of study related to the following four  thematic areas:

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizens of Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and China (Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces)
• Also, graduation in related fields from an accredited institution
• Have a good education record in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
• Moreover, have a high proficiency in English as required by AIT
• Applicants in Thailand can also take the  AIT English Test from the AIT Language Center
• Above all, from universities with QS Ranking within 1000 or better with cGPA 3.0 and above (or equivalent) or from other universities with cGPA 3.5 and above (or equivalent)

You should also submit

• Degree Certificate and Transcript of Undergraduate Degree
• Two Letters of Recommendation;
• English Proficiency Requirement: TOEFL (Computer based: 213) and IELTS: 6 (writing and overall) or equivalent

Award Benefits

Each Scholarship award covers tuition and registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month Master Degree program.