The Asia Pacific Scholarship Consortium is an informal network of universities in Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines that aims to facilitate scholarships in high quality postgraduate courses for individuals from Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR who require financial support to study. The Consortium was established in 2007.
All applications must be submitted byDecember 1, 2009. No late applications will be accepted.
PURPOSE To provide opportunities and scholarships for high quality, post-graduate study in fields relevant to development of the Mekong Sub Region, for individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and potential to become leaders in the following fields:
Community Health Development Education Environment Humanities & Social Sciences Media Policy & Administration Social Work
Successful students will study at prestigious international universities in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia or the Philippines. Scholars will undertake masters degrees by coursework. Courses typically take one to two years to complete. Scholars must complete the course within the specified time period on a full
#DAAD Scholarships for Nationals of Cambodia , Lao PDR , Myanmar and Vietnam
For the August 2009 intake, the DAAD is going to offer up to five scholarships for applicants from CLMV countries to pursue a Master's degree at the AIT. The scholarship award covers tuition and other academic fees, and living allowances for a 22-month program. The scholarships value is THB 937,800 per scholarship holder, divided in THB 480,400 for the first year of studies (12 months) and THB 457,400 for the second and last year (10 months).
For the August 2009 intake, the DAAD is going to offer up to five scholarships for applicants from CLMV countries to pursue a Master's degree at the AIT. The scholarship award covers tuition and other academic fees, and living allowances for a 22-month program. The scholarships value is THB 937,800 per scholarship holder, divided in THB 480,400 for the first year of studies (12 months) and THB 457,400 for the second and last year (10 months).
The Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst - German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Asian Institute of Technology ( AIT ) have agreed to strengthen national and institutional capacity of DAAD priority countries, namely Cambodia , Lao PDR , Myanmar and Vietnam through the offering of the DAAD- AIT Scholarships .
DAAD is one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary organizations in its field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers and scientists supported by DAAD have been able to gain valuable experience abroad. DAAD supports and promotes all areas relating to science, research, language, teaching and others.
The Asian Institute of Technology , on the other hand, is an international post graduate institute founded in 1959, and is Asia's pioneer institution established to help meet the region's growing needs for advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research and capacity building. AIT 's mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in Thailand and has affiliated centers in the region.
APPLICATION PROCESS, CRITERIA AND SELECTION FOR DAAD SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify, applicants must: 1) Be a bonafide national of Cambodia , Lao PDR , Myanmar or Vietnam . 2) Applicants should be not more than 28 years of age when applying. 3) They are requested to hold a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 (or equivalent). 4) Additionally a TOEFL of at least 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or IELTS of at least 6.0 is mandatory. DAAD does not accept institutional TOEFL reports. 5) Prospective applicants will apply directly to AIT . 6) In addition to AIT 's application package, the applicant is to submit a CV (typed, 2 pages at most) and a letter of motivation for the master's study.
Notes: 1) AIT shall forward the eligible application dossiers (pre-selected according to DAAD/ AIT requirements) to DAAD along with a list of applicants ranked according to AIT criteria. 2) The final decision will be taken by DAAD screening committee. The successful candidates will receive an official DAAD Letter of Award as soon as all formal requirements for admission and enrollment at AIT have been met.
FIELDS OF STUDY
The scholarships are available in the following fields of study offered at AIT :
Interdisciplinary Programs • Cleaner Production • Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management • Integrated Watershed Development and Management • Modeling Tools in Environmental Resources and Management • Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management
For more information, please contact: Postal Address: Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4 , Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND Street Address: Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology 50 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Road Pathumthani 12120 , THAILAND Phone: (662) 5245031-5033 Fax: (662) 524-6326 E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th