Thailand Government Scholarships 2025 | Application Process

Pursue your higher education in Thailand with a fully funded opportunity. Great news — applications for the Thailand Government Scholarships 2025-2026 are now open. In this article, we provide complete details about the program, its benefits, eligibility, and the step-by-step application process.

The Thailand Government, through the Thailand International Postgraduate Program (TIPP), offers prestigious fully funded master’s scholarships for international students. These scholarships cover a comprehensive package including living allowance, accommodation allowance, settlement grant, book allowance, and thesis support.

Launched in 2000, the Thailand International Postgraduate Program (TIPP) serves as a key initiative for providing postgraduate scholarships to developing partner countries. Rooted in the belief that knowledge sharing is a vital pillar of South-South Cooperation, TIPP facilitates the exchange of experiences, innovations, and best practices between Thailand and its partners to promote sustainable and inclusive global development.

Aiming at sharing Thailand’s best practices and experience to the world, the AITC training courses and the TIPP scholarships focus on development topics of our expertise which can be categorized under six themes namely; Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: SEP, Public Health, Agriculture and Food Security, Climate Change and Environmental Issues, Bio-Circular-Green Economy: BCG Model and other topics related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which Thailand is proud to introduce as the highlighted theme. SEP has been added with an aim to offer an insight into our home-grown development approach which is the key factor that keeps Thailand on a steady growth path towards sustainable development in many areas.

Through the Annual International Training Course and Thailand International Postgraduate Program, TICA believes that we are doing our part to deliver Thailand’s contribution to a sustainable future.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Masters
Institution(s): Thailand University / Thailand Government
Study in: Thailand
Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to check all the available courses.
Program Period: This scholarship is available for the normal duration of the course.
Deadline: January 31, 2025 for TIPP 2025
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Scholarship Coverage

Thailand Government Scholarships will cover:

Return Economy Class Air Ticket and Airport Pickup Service.
Domestic Travel in Thailand
Living Allowance 7,000 Baht Per Month.
Accommodation Allowance of 7,000 Baht Per Month in the Regional Province or 9,000 Baht Per Month in Bangkok and Phuket.
Settlement Money: 6,000 Baht on their first arrival to Thailand.
Books Allowance: 10,000 Baht per year. (Only 4 semesters for Master’s degree)
Thesis allowance of 20,000 Baht for compulsory fieldwork or data collection and a lump sum amount of 12,000 Baht for thesis printing or 8,000 Baht for independent study (IS) printing.
Tuition Fee: Awardees’ tuition fee will be directly reimbursed from TICA, except equipment insurance fee, transcript and certificate fee
Health & Medical Coverage.

Eligibility Criteria for Thailand Government Scholarships

To qualify for Thailand Government Scholarships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

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Required Language: Good Command of English. Candidates who English is not the first language and Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English have to pass an English Language proficiency test according to criteria announced by University regulation
Eligible Countries: List of Eligible Countries
Candidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International
Development Cooperation in a country from the TIPP eligible countries/territories list. (See “List of Eligible Countries)
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and/or professional experience related field or related to graduate degree
Candidates should be working in the area related to the course provided
Age Should be less than 50 Years
Candidates must have good physical and mental condition.
TICA reserves the rights to revoke scholarship offered to awardees who violate rules and
regulations.
Other requirements apart from these will be under consideration by the University
regulation
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How to Apply for Thailand Government Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Thailand Government Scholarships:

(1) The candidates must fill in the online application form on TICA website

(2) The candidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation (such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or by relevant central government agencies for which the nominated candidates currently work. Nomination must be in line with relevant rules and regulations of the nominating countries/territories. The National Focal Point will forward the nominated candidates’ documents to the Royal Thai Embassy/Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate – General accredited to eligible countries/territories.

(3) Please prepare one (1) original with two (2) copies of each document as these following items:

TIPP application form (Download from here)
Medical report
Transcript of Bachelor’s degree (to show the courses that you have learnt throughout Bachelor’s degree)
Certificate of Bachelor’s degree
English test score (e.g. TOELF, IELTS)
Recommendation Letter (At least 3 people)
Thesis proposal or other documents (As university request)
All forms are duly filled out and endorsed by the candidates’ supervisor and the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation. All of related documents must be in English. Each of eligible countries/territories can nominate up to five (5) candidates per academic program.
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(4) The application procedure will complete when TICA has received the hard copy of the application form and other related documents through the Royal Thai Embassy/Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate – General accredited to eligible countries/territories

Website

To know more about Thailand Government Scholarships, please visit the official website:

Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Royal Thai Government Scholarship, and who offers it?

The Royal Thai Government Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program offered by the Government of Thailand through the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). It is designed to support highly talented students from Asian countries (including ASEAN, Bhutan, Timor-Leste, and others) to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in Thailand. The scholarship aims to develop global leaders with expertise in science, engineering, technology, and management for sustainable development.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Applicants must:

Be citizens of an Asian country (non-Thai nationals)
Hold a Bachelor's degree for Master’s applicants or both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees for PhD applicants
Have an excellent academic record (minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 is generally required)
Provide a valid English proficiency score such as IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Be under the age limit specified (often below 30–35 years)
Have leadership potential and a commitment to return to their home country after graduation

What fields of study are available under the RTG Scholarship?

The scholarship supports graduate studies in a wide range of fields offered by AIT, including:

Environmental Engineering and Management
Sustainable Energy
Data Science and AI
Structural Engineering
Water Engineering and Management
Transportation Engineering
Mechatronics
Business Analytics and Digital Transformation
Urban Water Engineering and many others.

Some scholarship categories may focus on specific areas such as environmental sustainability or regional development (e.g., GMS-related programs).

What financial support does the scholarship provide?

The Royal Thai Government Scholarship is fully funded, covering:

Full tuition fees and registration costs
Monthly living stipend
On-campus accommodation
Research and thesis support
Airfare (international return ticket)
Visa fee and insurance (in most cases)
Settling-in allowance and books allowance

This allows students to complete their studies in Thailand without worrying about financial burdens.

Is there any bond or return service requirement?

For international students, especially non-Thai nationals, there is no bond or service obligation after completing the degree. You are not required to work for the Thai government or repay the scholarship amount. However, it is encouraged that scholars return to their home countries to apply their knowledge in national development.

(Please note: Thai government civil servant applicants under a different scholarship stream may have service obligations.)

How can I apply for the Royal Thai Government Scholarship?

You can apply online through the AIT Admissions Portal:

Select the RTG scholarship during the admission application process.
Submit required documents:
- Transcripts and degree certificates
- English proficiency score (IELTS or equivalent)
- CV/resume
- Two recommendation letters
- Statement of Purpose (and Research Proposal for PhD)
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit before the application deadline (usually February 28 for the August intake)

The selection is competitive and based on academic merit, research potential, and leadership qualities.

What is the deadline for applying to the RTG Scholarship?

The typical application deadline is February 28, 2025, for the August 2025 intake. However, deadlines can vary slightly by year and program, so it’s essential to check the official AIT website for the most up-to-date information.

What English language proficiency tests are accepted?

AIT accepts several English tests for RTG Scholarship applicants:

IELTS (minimum 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing)
TOEFL (IBT: 80+, PBT: 550+)
AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET) if IELTS/TOEFL is unavailable
Scores must be valid and meet the minimum requirement at the time of application. If you don't meet the requirement, you may need to take AIT's in-house test.

How competitive is the RTG Scholarship, and how many students get selected?

The scholarship is highly competitive, with thousands of applicants from across Asia every year. The selection process is merit-based, and only the top-performing students are chosen. AIT usually selects dozens to a few hundred students each year across its different scholarship programs, including King's, Queen's, and GMS scholarships under the RTG umbrella.

Can I work part-time while studying under the scholarship?

Thailand allows international students to work under limited conditions. However, since the RTG Scholarship provides a monthly stipend and housing, scholars are not expected or encouraged to work. Instead, students are advised to focus full-time on their studies and research. Any part-time work must comply with Thai visa regulations and be approved by AIT.