MA student scholarships are available from a variety of sources: from the MA program itself, from Chiang Mai University, and from a range of outside donors and organizations including Mekong Region Land Governance (MRLG), the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Prospect Burma, the Danish Institute for International Studies, and a range of others. Please contact us during the application period for more information on scholarships.
Our MA program grants 1 or 2 scholarships for qualified candidates from Asian countries.
The scholarship offers full funding, covering costs as detailed following:
For the 1st Academic Year 2022
| Detail | Amount in Thai baht |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee in full covering 2 semesters | 160,000 – (non-Thai students) 120,000 – (Thai students) |
| Monthly allowance; June 2021 – May 2022 |
12,000 – per month, inclusive of housing expenses |
| Arrival Allowance |
A one way air-ticket (home country – Chiang Mai; economy class) at the minimum possible price; travel-related costs such as visa application fees; taxi within a budget of 15,000 baht. Please note: receipts need to show financial evidence for all expenses; boarding passes, air-ticket receipts and visa application fee receipts. **Please note: The scholarship will not cover the cost of renewing visa within Thailand after the first academic year (1,900 baht per year). |
| Books and supplies | 5,000 |
For the 2nd Academic Year 2023
| Detail | Amount/Thai baht |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees in full for 2 semesters | 160,000 |
| Monthly allowance; June 2021 – May 2022 |
12,000 per month, inclusive of housing expenses |
| Field research expenses | 20,000 |
| Thesis English editing | 8,000 |
| Thesis supplement | 3,000 |
| One-way air ticket (Chiang Mai – home country; economy class) for return after graduation. | Ticket will be arranged by RCSD |
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