SUT-PhD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASEAN

BACKGROUND

The coming year of 2015 marks a very important milestone for all ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries in that we shall be integrated to become one single community. The ASEAN Community consists of three pillars: ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Political and Security Pillar and ASEAN Socio- Cultural Pillar. Higher education has an important role in supporting the establishment of ASEAN Community and preparing ASEAN people and countries for the regional integration. Knowledge of science, technology and innovation is one of key factors in sustaining economic growth, enhancing community’s well-being and promoting integration in ASEAN. To push forward to build a strong science and technology base for ASEAN as a single integrated economy, and to ensure ASEAN to remain globally competitive, ASEAN member countries have to move up the technology ladder and focus on enhancing their capability for technological innovation in many areas.

HOW TO APPLY

Application form can be downloaded from website at: http://www.sut.ac.th/ASEAN 

Applicants have to specify the name of intended School and area of interest for their study. Final decision for scholarship will be made by the selection committee at SUT.

 

WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE

Scholarship applicants have to prepare all application documents and submit them to the Center for International Affairs, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, THAILAND 30000. Please mark “SUT-PhD Scholarship Program for ASEAN” at the bottom right corner of the application packet.

The applicants are recommended to also submit the application form and all required documents electronically (pdf files with size less than 5 MB via e-mail to  asean@sut.ac.th

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application forms and all required documents (both the original and electronic types) must be received no later than 9 January 2012. Late submission of application or incomplete application package will not be considered.

Successful scholarship candidates will be announced by late February 2012