The Royal Thai Government (RTG) Scholarships are granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate and graduate achievements to pursue their Master's and Doctoral programs at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Key scholarships include 'His Majesty the King's Scholarships' (Master's/PhD) and 'Her Majesty the Queen's Scholarships' (Master's in Environment-related fields), and 'Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships' (for GMS countries). These non-binding scholarships aim to prepare future leaders for the Asian Economic Community.
Benefits
Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration (41 months for PhD, 22 months for Master's).
Full registration fees coverage.
Accommodation provided on AIT's residential campus.
Monthly bursary for living expenses.
Eligibility
Must be a national of an Asian country (for King's/Queen's scholarships).
Must have an outstanding education record in a 4-year undergraduate program (and Master's for PhD applicants).
Minimum cGPA Requirement: ≥ 3.5 for Bachelor's and Master's degrees (or equivalent).
Must meet AIT's English proficiency requirement (IELTS 6.0 Overall/Writing or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).
Must provide a research proposal (for PhD applicants).
Requirements
Complete the online application form.
Submit official academic transcripts and degree certificates.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Submit a research proposal (PhD only).
Submit valid English proficiency test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/AIT EET).
Required Documents
Official Transcripts
Degree Certificates
Two Letters of Recommendation
Research Proposal (PhD)
English Proficiency Score Report
Passport Copy
Programs of Study
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Industrial Systems Engineering
Information and Communications Technologies
Energy and Environment
Resources and Development
Management
Water Engineering and Management
Environmental Engineering
Application Process
1. Go to the AIT online application system.
2. Select the academic program and the 'Royal Thai Government Scholarship' option.
3. Upload all required documents (Transcripts, Research Proposal, CV, etc.).
4. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit before the deadline.
How to Apply
Apply directly through the AIT Online Admissions System. There is no separate application form for the scholarship; you select the funding option within the main admission application. Ensure you meet the high GPA criteria (3.5+) to be considered for the fully funded RTG award.
Selection Process
Screening of academic records (GPA) and English scores.
Evaluation of the research proposal (for PhD).
Interview by the School/Department selection committee.
Final approval by the Royal Thai Government scholarship committee.