FULLY FUNDED SIIT GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 1/2026 (AUGUST 2026 INTAKE)

Application Period: 12 February – 31 March 2026

LOCATION: Thailand

Scholarships from the Sirindhorn Technology Scholarship Fund are available for excellent students from reputable universities of any foreign country to study in a master’s or doctoral degree program at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat
University, Thailand.

ELIGIBILITY:

For the master’s program:

Must not be of Thai nationality

Has an excellent academic record (preferably ranked within the top 20 percent of the class)

Meet qualifications of SIIT graduate program admissions

Provides two strong recommendation letters (at least one recommendation letter must come

from an academic instructor/advisor)

Provide your referees’ official/professional email addresses (email address given by

their institute/company/university) in the referees’ information section of the online

application form. Personal email addresses are not allowed.

Has good health and good conduct

Must not be a recipient of another type of scholarship

Maintains a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.25

Number of Scholarships: 20 Continuing Scholarships

For prospective students in the academic semester 1/2026 (August 2026)

Master’s degree (2-year curriculum)

Doctoral degree (3-year curriculum)

For the PhD program:

Must not be of Thai nationality

Has an excellent academic record (preferably ranked within the top 20 percent of the class)

Meet qualifications of SIIT graduate program admissions

Provides two strong recommendation letters (at least one recommendation letter must come

from an academic instructor/advisor)

Provide your referees’ official/professional email addresses (email address given by

their institute/company/university) in the referees’ information section of the online

application form. Personal email addresses are not allowed.

Has good health and good conduct

Must not be a recipient of another type of scholarship

Maintains a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.25

Number of Scholarships: 9 Continuing Scholarships

For prospective students in the academic semester 1/2026 (August 2026), doctoral degree (3-year curriculum)

BENEFIT:

The SIIT Scholarship offers the following benefits to all beneficiaries:

For the master’s program: Scholarship Coverage:

For prospective students in the academic semester 1/2026 (August 2026),

A living allowance of 10,000 baht per month

Round-trip economy travel expenses, the most direct route to and from Thailand

and the recipient’s home country (actual expense, maximum 20,000 baht/student)

Miscellaneous expenses such as visa fees, and a one-time English proficiency test for graduation,

etc. (actual expenses, but not over 10,000 baht/student)

Health and accident insurance during the period of scholarship in Thailand

For the PhD program: Scholarship Coverage:

Full SIIT Tuition and Educational Support Fees (full thesis support),

A living allowance of 15,000 baht per month

Round-trip economy travel expenses, the most direct route to and from Thailand

and the recipient’s home country (actual expense, maximum 20,000 baht/student)

Miscellaneous expenses such as visa fees, and a one-time English proficiency test for graduation,

etc. (actual expenses, but not over 10,000 baht/student)

Health and accident insurance during the period of scholarship in Thailand

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INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 17 April, 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is an educational science competition that enables students from all countries to test their skills in astronomy and astrophysics. Participants can receive certificates, awards, cash prizes, and global recognition.

ELIGIBILITY:

Current high school and university students from all grades and countries are eligible. There are three age groups:

Junior: 10th Grade and below (and < 16 years of age)

Youth: 11th to 13th Grade (and < 19 years of age)

Senior: 1st Year College/University and higher (or ≥ 19 years of age)

Participation is free

Depending on your age group, you will have to solve more problems to qualify for the next round: More Details. To solve the problems, you should be open-minded and creative. As some problems may require you to read real-world research material, fluency in English is beneficial. You should have a working internet connection to submit your solution online.

For Teachers and Schools: Teachers, schools, and parents are invited to share IAAC as an extracurricular learning opportunity for students with an interest in science. They provide learning materials, flyers, and posters, and our team supports you with any issue. There are also special awards for teachers and schools: More Information

BENEFIT:

The top performers receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, with awards worth 2500 USD, including cash prizes and telescopes signed by astronaut Frank De Winne and Nobel Prize laureates François Englert, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz. All participants receive participation certificates. There are also national awards for the best participants from each country: Prizes and Awards

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