DAAD
Scholarships for Nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and
Vietnam
For the
August 2012 intake, the DAAD is going to offer up to eight 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). Application deadline is 15 April 2012.
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:
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 by May 2012.
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
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:
• Transportation Engineering
(TRE)• Water Engineering and Management (WEM)
• Agricultural Systems and Engineering
• Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
• Energy
• Environmental Engineering and Management
• Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
• Gender and Development Studies
• Natural Resources Management
• Pulp and Paper Technology
• Regional and Rural Development Planning
• Urban Environmental Management
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
APPLICATION DETAILS
· Application forms can be downloaded from the
AIT Admissions website.
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
Tel: (662) 5245031-5033
Fax: (662) 524-6326
E-mail: admissions@ait.asia
