Master Scholarships, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute & ASEAN Foundation, Thailand

The ASEAN Foundation and the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute opens the next batch of Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Programme in Science and Technologyfor academic year 2013.

The ASEAN Foundation and the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to develop high quality human resources within ASEAN Member States through the offering of the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Post-graduate Scholarship Programme in Science and Technology.

A number of scholarships will be awarded to ASEAN nationals (except Thai nationals) to undertake master’s degree studies in various fields in science and technology. The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance, and others. This partnership with CGI is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Programme (Phase 2) which is funded through the Japan – ASEAN Solidarity Fund.

The CGI is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to train students in the programme to be effective thinkers and leaders in their fields of expertise, to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programmes leading to a Post-graduate diploma, Master’s degree, and a Doctoral degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology.

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology
(for Academic Year 2013)

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN member countries through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology.

The CGI is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to train students in the program to be effective thinkers and leaders in their fields of expertise, to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development.

The CGI is presently offering programs leading to a Post-Graduate diploma, a Master’s degree and a Doctoral degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology.

The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty. This year, 7 (seven) scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who are interested to pursue a Master Degree at the CGI. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen)
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
• Have at least 2 years work experiences in related field. Applicants with laboratory research experiences will receive favorable consideration
• Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
• Applicants must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Field of Study

• Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
• Environmental Toxicology
• Chemical Biology

Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance and others.

Award Period
The award is tenable for a period of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.

Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post – Graduate Scholarship Program application form and submit together with other supporting documents to:

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI-AF Joint Scholarship Program)
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,Laksi,
Bangkok 10210
THAILAND
Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

Application Period
Application for the CGI-AF Scholarship Program is due on 30 October 2012. Pre-session orientation program will commence in April 2013 while the academic program will commence in June 2013.

Notification of the Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by CGI.

For more information, please contact:

Address:
The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND

Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th
Website: www.cgi.ac.th
Tel Nos: (66 2) 554-1900 ext. 2155, 2154, 2130
Fax Nos: (66 2) 554-1990 / 554-1992

Address:
ASEAN Foundation
Jl. Sam Ratulangi No.2, Menteng,Jakarta – 10350 INDONESIA

Email: secretariat@aseanfoundation.org
Website: www.aseanfoundation.org
Tel No: (62 21) 3192-4828 / 3192- 4833
Fax No: (62 21) 3192-6078

For more information, please visit official website: www.aunsec.org