SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship for Bachelor and Master

“Concern for Social Responsibility” is one of the four principles long upheld by the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in doing business. Over the last 40 years, SCG Foundation was established to carry out activities dedicated to social contribution, human resources development especially of children and youth, creating sustainable benefits for all the communities and countries where SCG operates. SCG Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities to the Southeast Asian countries in the hope of helping to develop their human resources so they can contribute to the development of their own countries. At the same time, it helps promote Thailand and makes the country a regional hub of the international education.
Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals: SCG Foundation provides scholarships for the government staff and general public in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia to pursue their studies in the Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at the leading educational institutions in Thailand. From 2007 on, 7 government staff have been awarding scholarships to come study in a field of International Development Studies whereas 11 young talents were granted opportunities to fulfill their dreams in Engineering and Business Administration. Among them, 7 scholars already completed and are now contributing back to society. Especially, this year SCG Foundation joins hands with ASEAN Foundation in offering scholarships opportunities to talent students of ASEAN countries to come study in Thailand under the so called “SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals” Numbers and Fields of Scholarships:

Vietnam

• Master Energy Technology at Asian Institute of Technology
• Master Industrial Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology
• Master Chemical Engineering at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
• Master Business Administration at Assumption University of Thailand

Cambodia

• Master Construction Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology

Indonesia

• Master Electrical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

The Philippines

• Bachelor Mechanical Engineering Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

Benefit Package:

• Tuition fees
• Monthly Allowance
• Dormitory fees
• Health insurance
• Passport and visa fees
• Uniform
• Yearly round trip air ticket
• Education-related fees
• Internship opportunity with SCG
• Field trip e.g. Company & Plant Visit, sightseeing and group activities

Eligibility Qualifications:

For Bachelor Degree

• Last year student in high school OR 1st year university/college student
• GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)

For Master Degree

• Last year university student OR recent graduates with work experience 0 – 3 years
• GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale (7.00/10.00 scale for Vietnam)

How to Apply:

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

• Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
• Step 2: All candidates MUST apply directly at http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)

• Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
• Step 2: Click here for download SIIT application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation

Assumption University of Thailand (ABAC)

• Step 1: Type 1-page essay and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th, Topic: “My Intention to Contribute to Society, if I am granted the Scholarship”
• Step 2: Click here for download ABAC application and e-mail to parnotw@scg.co.th together with Transcript, Letter of Recommendation