Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 in Thailand | How to Apply
Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 offer fully funded master’s and doctoral study opportunities in Thailand at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). These scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from Thailand and other Asian countries who want to pursue postgraduate studies in selected faculties at AIT.
The scholarships are funded by the Royal Thai Government and aim to support academic excellence while promoting international understanding across Asia through study and research in a diverse learning environment.
Read the full details of this program to see if you are eligible, understand what it offers, and learn how to apply.
Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 Summary
- Host Country: Thailand
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Host: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Thailand and other Asian countries (including ASEAN, BIMSTEC, GMS countries, Bhutan, Laos PDR, Timor-Leste and others in Asia)
- Reward: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31 March 2026
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Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 Details
The Royal Thai Government Scholarships are administered by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). They are available for both master’s and doctoral programs.
For doctoral studies, the His Majesty the King’s Scholarships are offered to students with excellent academic records at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. Eligible students can apply to any academic program under the Faculty of Infrastructure, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Resource, Faculty of Climate Change, and Faculty of Public Policy. The PhD program runs for 41 months (7 semesters).
For master’s studies, there are three scholarship categories:
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs are available for students pursuing their first master’s degree in programs under the Faculty of Infrastructure, Faculty of Technology, and Faculty of Business Management.
Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs are available for students pursuing their first master’s degree in programs under the Faculty of Resource, Faculty of Climate Change, and Faculty of Public Policy.
Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) are awarded in honour of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. These are for students from the Greater Mekong Subregion and are focused on four thematic areas:
- Infrastructure Development
- Energy Technology
- Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Development
- Environmental Engineering and Management
The master’s program duration is 22 months.
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Eligibility Requirements for the Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026
- Must have an outstanding academic record
- For PhD: GPA of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree ≥ 3.5 or equivalent
- For Master’s: GPA of Bachelor’s degree ≥ 3.5 or equivalent
- Degree must be from an accredited institution in related fields
- Must provide two recommendation letters (PhD)
- Must submit a research proposal (PhD)
- Must meet AIT English proficiency requirement: IELTS 6.0 (overall and writing bands) or AIT EET ≥ 6.0
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Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Registration fees (PhD)
- Accommodation at AIT residential campus
- Bursary for living expenses
- Duration:
- 41 months (PhD)
- 22 months (Master’s)
● Approximate value:- 1.96 MB (PhD)
- 1.10 MB (Master’s)
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Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026 Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Two recommendation letters (PhD applicants)
- Research proposal (PhD applicants)
- English proficiency test result (IELTS or AIT EET)
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How to Apply for the Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026
- Visit the official AIT online application portal.
- Choose your preferred academic program.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
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Deadline
31 March 2026
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