Thailand Government Scholarships For International Students 2026 | Fully Funded Royal Thai Masters and PhD Scholarships
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand annually offers several fully funded Royal Thai Government Scholarships for international students from eligible countries.
The Royal Thai Government Scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver, registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses at AIT’s residential campus for the full duration of the program.
Royal Thai Government Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Thailand
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Stipend
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
About the Royal Thai Government Scholarships
The Royal Thai Government Scholarships are fully funded Master’s and Doctoral opportunities offered by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in Thailand.
The scholarships provide an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Asia to study and conduct research work together in a truly International environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for International understanding among people of Asia.
The Royal Thai Government Scholarships are numerous, including;
- His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Doctoral Programs
- His Majesty the King’s Scholarship for Master’s Programs
- Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs
- Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) for Master’s Programs
2026 Thailand Government Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the 2026 Thailand Government Scholarship, you must:
- Have an outstanding education record in a 4-year Undergraduate Program and 2-year Master Program from an accredited institution in related fields; GPA of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree ≥ 3.5
- Meet the entrance requirements of the program you are applying to at the AIT.
- Have an English proficiency score as required by AIT Language Center (IELTS 6.0 (Overall and Writing bands) or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).
Royal Thai Government Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Each scholarship award covers tuition, registration fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire duration of the entire duration for Master’s and Ph.D. programs.
Details of Available 2026 Thailand Government Scholarships
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs
- This scholarship is granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s Degree in any of the academic programs offered at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Management (SOM).
Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships for Master’s Programs
- This scholarship is granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s degree in the environmental-related academic programs offered at the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD).
Loom Nam Khong Pijai (GMS Scholarships) for Master’s Programs
- The Loom Nam Khong Pijai Scholarships are granted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The aim is to assist human resources development in 6 GMS countries, namely Cambodia, Southern Part of China: Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand in any academic program related to the following four thematic areas:
- Infrastructure Development
- Energy Technology
- Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Development, and
- Environmental Engineering and Management.
The scholarship provides an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds from all countries in Greater Mekong Sub-region to study and conduct research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have an outstanding education record in a 4-year undergraduate program from an accredited institution in related fields; GPA for Bachelor’s degree ≥ 3.5
- Have an English proficiency score as specified by AIT Language Center (IELTS 6.0 (Overall and Writing bands) or AIT EET ≥ 6.0).
Coverage
- Each scholarship award covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for the entire period of the 22-month master degree program. The value of the non-binding Scholarship per student is approximately 1.10 MB.
How To Apply for Royal Thai Government Scholarships 2026
- To apply for the Royal Thai Government Scholarships, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the AIT scholarship webpage.
- Apply for admission to a Master’s or a Doctoral program.
- You will be automatically considered for the scholarships available at the university.
- Applications for the scholarships are open until March 1, 2026