AIT Asian Development Bank Scholarship in Thailand – Fully Funded

For the AIT Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025 in Thailand, you can now send in your application. Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand is giving out the Scholarship. International students who want to get a master’s degree can apply for the ADB Scholarship, which pays for the whole program. Every year, 140 scholarships are given out by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB Scholarship is from the Japanese government and is given out in economics, management, science and technology, and other fields related to development.

The ADB award gives students from all over the world the chance to study for free in Thailand. One to two years is how long the ADB Scholarships last. For the MA, MS, and MBA programs, the scholarship can be used for up to two years.

AIT Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025 Details:

University:	Asian Institute of Technology
Degree level:	Masters
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	Thailand
Last Date:	31 March 2025

Financial Benefits:

Complete Tuition Fees

• The grant pays for all of the student’s tuition, so they don’t have to worry about how they will pay for school.

Residential Allowance

• People who get it get a residential allowance to help pay for their housing, which lets them live comfortably while they learn.

Subsistence Allowance

• During the scholarship time, a subsistence allowance is given, which includes a housing allowance to help with living costs.

Student Medical and Accident Insurance

• The scholarship comes with accident and medical protection, so students can get medical care while they are in school.

Books

• Students don’t have to worry about paying for textbooks and other necessary learning tools because money is set aside to buy them.

Economy Class Air Travel Tickets

• Students can get to and from Thailand for school without having to pay for plane tickets because of the grant.

Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, and Luggage Allowance

• Help with money covers things like visa fees, airport taxes, and a certain amount of luggage, which makes the transition to learning abroad easier.

Thesis/Research Allowance

• Students get money to pay for things like photocopies, school supplies, typing and computer fees, postage, communications, and binding fees that are connected to their thesis or research.

Local Travel Costs

• The grant also covers the costs of students traveling within their own country for school or research-related activities. This way, students can go to events or do fieldwork that they need to.

Accommodation for Out-of-Town Trips

• Students will get help paying for their lodging when they go on trips out of town. This will make it easier for them to get useful learning experiences outside of where they usually study.

Financial Benefits:

1. Complete Tuition Fees: Covers all tuition costs for the duration of the program.
2. Residential Allowance: Financial support to help cover accommodation expenses.
3. Subsistence Allowance:
   • Provides daily living expenses, including food and other necessities.
   • Includes a housing allowance.
4. Student Medical and Accident Insurance: Health coverage to ensure students have access to medical care.
5. Books: Funding for required textbooks and academic materials.
6. Economy Class Air Travel Tickets: Coverage for round-trip airfare to and from Thailand.
7. Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, and Luggage Allowance: Assistance with visa-related costs and additional travel expenses.
8. Thesis/Research Allowance: Financial support for research-related expenses, which may include:
   • Photocopying and school supplies
   • Typing and computer charges
   • Postage and communications
   • Binding charges
   • Local travel costs
   • Accommodation for trips related to research

The goal of this grant is to help students with their finances so that they can focus on their studies in Thailand without having to worry about money issues. If you want to apply for the ADB Scholarship, make sure you read over the exact requirements and application process!

Available Study Fields:

The ADB-JSP Scholarship 2025 offers a wide range of academic fields to study in Thailand. The list of academic fields is given below.

Read Also: Asian Institute of Technology Scholarship in Thailand – Fully Funded

School of Engineering and Technology (SET):

• Software Engineering
• Electronics
• Computer Science
• Information Management
• Industrial Engineering & Management
• Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Microelectronics
• Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
• Telecommunications
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Information and Communications Technologies
• Microelectronics and Embedded Systems
• Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Management
• Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Engineering and Management
• Geosystem Exploration and Petroleum Geoengineering
• Offshore Technology and Management.

School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD):

• Agricultural Systems & Engineering
• Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
• Energy
• Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
• Pulp and Paper Technology
• Gender and Development Studies
• Natural Resources Management
• Regional & Rural Development Planning
• Environmental Engineering & Management
• Urban Environmental Management
• Agribusiness Management
• Energy and Environment
• Climate Change for Sustainable Development

Interdisciplinary Courses among Schools:

• Cleaner Production (SAT, SCE, SERD, and SOM)
• Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (SERD and SCE)
• Integrated Watershed Development and Management (SERD and SCE)
• Modeling Tools for Environment and Resources Management (SERD and SCE)
• Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, and Management
• Environmental Geotechnics and Management
• Greater Mekong Subregion Development Study
• Energy Business Management

School of Management (SOM):

• Management of Technology
• International Business
• International Public Management
• Business Administration
• Banking and Finance.

Eligibility Criteria:

National of an ADB Country:

• People who want to apply must be from a growing Asian Development Bank member country. The ADB website has a list of the countries that can get loans.

Preference for Women Candidates:

• Women are more likely to be chosen for the grant program.

Financial Capacity:

• Also, applicants with less money will be given more consideration.
• A family shouldn’t make more than USD 50,000 a year.
• Each person shouldn’t make more than USD 25,000 a year.

Educational Qualifications:

• People who want to apply must have a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and have done very well in school.

Professional Experience:

• You must have worked professionally full-time for at least two years. After getting a college degree, you need to get this training.

Age Limit:

• Applicants must be younger than 35 years old when they send in their apps.
• On rare occasions, the age cap is raised to 45 for programs for top managers and senior officials.

Commitment to Home Country:

• People who want to apply must agree to go back to their home country when the program is over.

Documents Required:

Copy of Degree Certificate and Transcript:

• Please send a copy of your degree certificate and a transcript from all four years of your undergraduate school.

Two Letters of Recommendation:

• Include two letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your skills, academic ability, and work experience.

English Proficiency Requirement:

• Show proof that you can speak and write English by doing one of the following:
  • TOEFL: Computer-based score of at least 213 or Internet-based TOEFL (iTOEFL) score of at least 80.
  • IELTS: Overall band score of 6, with a minimum of 6 in writing.
  • Alternatively, you can submit equivalent proof if applicable.

Work Certificate:

• A letter from your boss stating that you have professional work experience.

Income Statement:

• Give a statement of your pay. If you are married, include the income statement of your partner. If you are single, include the income statement of your parent.

ADB-JSP Information Sheet:

• As part of your application, fill out the ADB-JSP Information Sheet and send it in.

How to Apply 

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Conclusion

The AIT Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025 is a great chance for foreign students who want to get a master’s degree in Thailand and have all of their costs covered. This grant lets students focus on their studies without worrying about money because it covers a wide range of fields and gives a lot of money to help with things like tuition, living costs, and travel. To take advantage of this amazing chance, make sure you meet the requirements, carefully prepare your application, and send it in before the deadline. Visit the Asian Institute of Technology’s grant page to learn more and to apply.

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