The Graduate Scholarship Program

The Graduate Scholarship Program for Faculty Members from Neighboring CountriesFounded in 1917 by H.M. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), the university was named after his father, H.M. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), for it was during his reign that modern education took root in Thailand.
Recognizing the importance of internationalization, CU has taken a leading role in implementing interactive collaboration with the international community. In order to further develop academic cooperation between Thailand and its neighboring countries, the University has established a “Scholarship Program for Neighboring Countries” to provide academic assistance to faculty members from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to pursue their studies at Chulalongkorn University at the Ph.D. level.

Term of Scholarships :
Three years (From June 2008 to May 2011)
This program concerns only international programs and English Programs in Doctoral Degree study in one of these faculties : Arts, Commerce and Accountancy, Economics, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Science, Science, Petroleum and Petrochemical College, College of Public Health and Graduate School. Further information of the program can be obtained from our website at : www.chula.ac.th

Provisions of the Scholarships :
The scholarships will cover the following :
1. An economy class round-trip ticket to and from designated capital cities or principal cities (excluding domestic airfare with both neighboring countries and Thailand.) Travelling expenses incurred other than air tickets will be bone by recipients.
2. Tuition and Fees
3. Stipend and accommodation in the amount of 14,000 baht/month.

Eligibility of Applicants :
1. These scholarships are only for full-time teaching faculty who will return to teach at their home universities after graduation from Chulalongkorn University.
2. Applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degrees/Master’s Degrees in related fields.
3. Applicants must have a grade point average for the latest semester before applying of not lower than 2.75 for undergraduate, and not lower than 3.25 for postgraduate.
4. Applicants’ age must be less than 35.
5. Applicants must have a good command of English . A minimum TOEFL score of 500 Paper-based or 173 Computer-based or IELTS score of 5.0 is required.
6. Applicants must be in good health.
7. Applicants must not be recipients of other types of scholarships.

Documents Required for Application :
1. Completed application form with a 3 cm x 4 cm size photograph.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Certificate of Graduation both of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
4. Transcript of Academic Record of the last educational institution attended.
5. Photocopy of passport.
6. Two recommendation letters from the Head of the Department and the Dean of the Faculty to which the applicant belongs.
7. Physical examination certificate from a hospital in candidates’ home countries.

Application Procedures :
1. Application documents are to be processed through the Office of International Affairs, Chulalongkorn University. No scholarship 3application sent directly to the CU by the candidate, without official approval by the President of home institution, will be considered.
2. The completed application form and relevant documents must be received by 31 January, 2008, at the address below.
Office of International AffairsChulalongkorn UniversityPhyathai Road, PathumwanBangkok 10330 THAILANDTEL : +662 218 3331 to 5 FAX : +662 216 1299E-mail address : int.off@chula.ac.th
3. Download application form Word or PDF

N.B.
1. The scholarship period cannot be extended.
2. The recipients of these scholarships are not permitted to accept any employment in Thailand during the term of their scholarships.
3. The recipients of these scholarships are not permitted to bring any of their family members with them.
4. The recipients of these scholarships are not permitted to postpone the scholarship acceptance as proposed by Chulalongkorn University.
5. The recipients of these scholarships must send their study reports to the Office of Academic Affairs, Chulalongkorn University at the end of each semester.

Suspension and termination of scholarships :
These scholarships will be suspended or terminated for the following reasons :
1. Serious illness of recipients. The recipient is deemed to be seriously ill and not physically fit to carry on with his/her studies.
2. Poor study records.Cumulative grade point average of less than 3.25
3. Absence of recipients without notice or reasonable explanation. During the semester, the student departs Thailand for over 15 days without the consent of his/her academic advisor.For vacation time, the student departs Thailand for over 30 days withoutthe consent of his/her academic advisor.
Specific Dates for Application Deadline for submission of completed application form and documents required : 31 January 2008
Announcement of the selection results : April 2008

Source: Chulalongkorn University, Office of International Affairs http://www.inter.chula.ac.th