Fully Funded Scholarships in Thailand | Asian Institute of Technology Master’s, PhD Scholarship 2026 for International Students

The Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship is currently open. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for master’s and PhD studies and covers the stipend of 11,500‐15,000 baht per month and tuition fees

As Asia’s leading international higher learning institute, the AIT Scholarships are intended to increase the number of skilled international scientists, engineers, and managers required to meet the future challenges of the emerging Asian Economic Community region and beyond.

Scholarship Summary

1. Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
2. Institution(s): Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
3. Study in: Thailand
4. Courses Offered: School of Engineering and Technology (SET); School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD); and School of Management (SOM)
5. Program Period: Two years for master’s and four years for PhD

Deadline: 

The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August. The deadlines of applications for admissions and financial aid (Scholarships) are as follows:

January Semester/Term Intake: School of Engineering and Technology (SET), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), School of Management (SOM)

1. 20 December is the deadline for overseas applicants, requiring educational visa

March Term Intake (only for School of Management)

1. 15 February is the deadline for overseas applicants, requiring educational visa
2. 25 February is for other applicants

June Term Intake (only for School of Management)

1. 15 May is the deadline for overseas applicants, requiring educational visa
2. 25 May is for other applicants

August Semester/Term Intake: January Intake (School of Engineering and Technology (SET), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), School of Management (SOM)

1.  28 February is the deadline for HM King’s and Queen’s, and GMS scholarships
2.  31 March is the deadline for other Scholarships (i.e. ADB-JSP, Bangchak: Master and Doctoral and others.
3. 10 June is the deadline for AIT Scholarships including RTG Fellowships.
4.  30 June is the deadline for overseas applicants, requiring educational visa
5.  25 July is for other applicants

October Term Intake (only for School of Management)

1. 15 September is the deadline for overseas applicants, requiring educational visa
2. 25 September is for other applicants

Scholarship Coverage

The Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship will provide the recipients with the following benefits:

1. Full, or a portion of, tuition for qualified students, while the students are responsible for the rest of the tuition.
2. The registration fees of 20,000 Baht per semester to maintain student status
3. The living expenses of around 11,500‐15,000 Baht per month

Eligibility Criteria for Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship

To be eligible for the Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Required Language: Meeting AIT’s English Proficiency Requirement (i.e., IELTS-Academic or AIT EET score of 5.0 or above for master’s and 5.5 for doctoral programs)
2. Eligible Countries: All Countries
3. Having a four‐year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
4. Having a master’s degree from a recognized university for PhD applicants and having a cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their master’s degree and 2.75 in their undergraduate program from top universities.

How to Apply for an Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship?

To apply for this scholarship, please follow the instructions:

(1) Please fill out the online application, which is given in the following link.

(2) The following documents need to be uploaded:

• Covering letter
• Project proposal
• Information about education, exams, and previous relevant work/research experience (a CV).
• Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates.
• Publications relevant to the research scope and any other work that the applicant wishes to be taken into account should clearly state the applicant’s contribution.
• Names and contact information of at least two references.

(3) Fill out the scholarship application.

Website

To know more about the AIT Scholarship, please visit the official website:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLICATION VIDEO