About this Program

The Khon Kaen University (KKU) invites nationals of ASEAN and GMS Countries to apply for the KKU Scholarship for ASEAN and GMS Countries Personnel for the Academic Year 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be nationals of ASEAN and GMS countries including Yunnan and Guangxi of China
• The applicant must not be over 40 years of age on the date of application
• Hold a bachelor’s degree if applying for a master’s degree level and if applying for a doctoral degree level both degrees holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees are required
• Have good English proficiency
• Be in good health physically and mentally
• Fulfill all the requirements for those eligible to study in that particular curriculum at Khon Kaen University

Scholarship Benefits 

Scholarship type 1: 

• Tuition fee (not exceeding 280,000 Baht per year and amount paid as actual expense) 
• Accommodation and living allowance (cover for accommodation and living allowance (cover for accommodation and living expense 120,000 Baht per year)
• Research or thesis allowance (cover the research/ thesis costs of 18,000 Baht per year)
• Travel expense
• VISA extension (VISA extension costs not exceeding 6,000 Baht throughout the program)

Scholarship type 2:

1. Scholarship from KKU’s budget

• Accommodation and living allowance (cover for accommodation and living expense 120,000 Baht per year)
• Travel expense
• VISA extension (VISA extension costs not exceeding 6,000 Baht throughout the program)

1. Scholarship from an external organization’s budget

• Tuition fee (amount paid as actual expenses)
• Research or thesis allowance (cover the research/ thesis costs of 18,000 Baht per year)

Scholarship type 3:

1. Scholarship from KKU’s budget 

• Accommodation and living allowance (cover for accommodation and living expense 120,000 Baht per year)
• Travel expense
• VISA extension (VISA extension costs not exceeding 6,000 Baht throughout the program)

1. Scholarship form Khon Kaen University Faculty’s budget

• Tuition fee (amount paid as actual expenses)
• Research or thesis allowance (cover the research thesis costs of 18,000 Baht per year)

Duration of Scholarship

• Master’s degree: 2 years
• Doctoral degree: 3 years

Documents required for application

1. Application form with photo
2. Copy academic transcripts of school study. 
3. Copy of degree certificate issued by applicant’s graduate institution (temporary degree certificate not permitted)
4. Copy of English proficiency test result issued by language testing center form July 01, 2022, onward 
5. Two letters of recommendation written by senior staff of the applicant’s current working institution or by the lecturer/ advisor of the previous institution from which the applicant graduated
6. Certified copy of passport or English translation of birth certificate or English translation of national identification card
7. Physical examination certificate/ Medical certificate form November 1, 2023, onward
8. A criminal clearance testimonial form the home country of the applicant issued in English by authorized official organization or translated version into English with an original copy of the version in the domestic language
9. If the applicant is receiving any other financial support from another organization, either international or domestic, the applicant must provide copies of the grant/ scholarship where the amount and type of financial support received are clearly stated
10. A copy of the MOU between the applicant’s home Institute/ University and KKU 
11. Copy of professional training certificate or any document to improve your qualification

How to Apply

The application form and all relevant documents can be found on International Affairs Division Website at https://iad.kku.ac.th/gms_scholarships_app/doc_check.php

Step 1: Complete the online application form, print it out, and countersign

Step 2: Download and complete forms: KKU-Scholarship II and KKU-Scholar III

Step 3: Scan the application form together with KKU-Scholar II, KKU-Scholar III and all relevant documents and then upload to the system

Application Deadline

The application and all relevant documents must be submitted no later than January 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm Thailand local time.

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