Evidence
1.2 Proportion of students receiving financial aid to attend university because of poverty
Number of students – 2454
Number of low income students receiving financial aid – 1348
1.3 University anti-poverty programmes
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) actively targets and supports students from low-income households through, for example, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship program. In 2023, 11 out of 42 candidates were awarded the ADB Scholarship, which specifically requires a family income not exceeding USD 50,000 per year and an individual income limit of USD 25,000 per year. This program focuses on students from ADB member countries in Central Asia, such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as developing member countries (DMCs) like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, and the Mekong Region countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
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Please note that the names of the candidates are not disclosed to protect their privacy.
The candidates highlighted in yellow and with a red border are the recipients of the scholarships.
AIT has set graduation and completion targets to support students from the bottom 20% of household income groups, for example, through initiatives like the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship program. In 2023, 9 students who fell within this low-income category successfully graduated with the assistance of the ADB Scholarship. This program specifically targets students whose family income does not exceed USD 50,000 per year, helping them to overcome financial barriers and achieve their educational goals. By focusing on completion targets, AIT ensures that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have both the financial support and resources needed to complete their studies successfully.
Source: Google Sheets
Please note that the names of the graduates are not disclosed to protect their privacy.
1348 students from developing countries earn scholarship support in 2023
Every year, AIT provides various levels of scholarship support to academically talented students who lack the financial means to fund their postgraduate level education. The support commonly covers basic needs including food, housing, transportation, legal services, along with tuition fees. In keeping with its mission, the scholarships target deserving students who aspire to contribute to the development of their home countries.
In 2023, a total of 15 students from 7 low-income countries received partial or full scholarships. In addition, a total of 1333 students representing 23 lower middle-income countries received partial or full scholarships. AIT officials explain that scholarships are part of the institute’s vision to be a catalyst for innovation and sustainable development in Asia and beyond.
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The Institute manages a number of Master’s level scholarships provided by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to qualified candidates with excellent academic qualifications. They provide opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds from Thailand and all countries in Asia to study and do research work together in the truly international environment, and to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.
The RTG scholarships are granted by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai Ministry of Education. These scholarships cover the full tuition and registration fees, as well as a monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees at AIT. The scholarships are open to students from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Timor-Leste, Mongolia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
His Majesty the King’s Scholarships are granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master Degree in any of the disciplines offered at AIT’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and its School of Management (SOM).
Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships are granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master’s degree in the environmental-related field offered at the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD).
Another scholarship is the Bangchak Master’s Scholarship, which is sponsored by the Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, a Thai energy company. This scholarship covers the full tuition and registration fees, as well as a monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for students pursuing a Master’s degree in the fields of energy, environment, or food engineering and biotechnology at AIT. The scholarship is open to students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, China, India, and Bangladesh .
Other scholarships available at AIT include the WE Consultant Scholarships, the Thai Pipe Scholarships, the AIT-UNESCO-IHE Joint Master’s in Urban Water Engineering and Management, the Japanese Government Scholarships, the BRIDGEX Scholarship for Structural Engineering, the . Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP), and many others.
References:
https://ait.ac.th/financial/royal-thai-government-scholarships/
https://ait.ac.th/financial-aid/
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1.4 Community anti-poverty programmes
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