To support graduates of Praboromarajchanok Institute who have demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level in pursuing postgraduate education;

By virtue of Section 29 of the Praboromarajchanok Institute Act, B.E. 2562 (2019), Clause 5 of the Praboromarajchanok Institute Regulations on Scholarships for Graduates with Academic Excellence, B.E. 2568 (2025), and the resolution of the Scholarship Committee for Graduates with Academic Excellence at Meeting No. 1/2568 held on Monday, 15 December 2025, the Institute hereby establishes the following criteria, procedures and conditions:

Clause 1

This Announcement shall be called the “Announcement of Praboromarajchanok Institute on Criteria, Procedures and Conditions for Awarding Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Thailand”.

Clause 2

This Announcement shall come into force on the day following its announcement.

Clause 3 — Definitions

In these criteria:

• “Institute” means Praboromarajchanok Institute.
• “Scholarship Committee” means the Committee for Awarding Scholarships to Graduates with Academic Excellence of Praboromarajchanok Institute.
• “Granting Party” means Praboromarajchanok Institute.
• “Receiving Party” means a graduate of the Institute who has demonstrated academic excellence.
• “College” means a college affiliated with Praboromarajchanok Institute.
• “Graduate” means a person who has completed a programme of study at Praboromarajchanok Institute.
• “Scholarship” means funding from the Institute’s revenue awarded to its graduates with academic excellence.
• “Academic Excellence” means attaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.60 and graduating with First-Class Honours, or attaining a cumulative grade point average between 3.25 and 3.59 and graduating with Second-Class Honours.
• “Postgraduate Study” means education above the bachelor’s degree level, comprising master’s degree study under this Announcement.

Clause 4 — Eligibility

Applicants for scholarships for postgraduate study in Thailand funded from the Institute’s revenue must meet the following requirements:

1. Have graduated with First-Class or Second-Class Honours.
2. Have completed their bachelor’s degree within the preceding three years.
3. Have been accepted for postgraduate study by a College, supported by a letter of confirmation or other documentary evidence, for a semester falling within the fiscal year in which scholarship funding is allocated.
4. Be considered suitable by the Institute and possess sufficient knowledge and ability to complete the programme successfully.
5. Have never previously received a postgraduate scholarship funded from the Institute’s revenue.
6. Not be currently fulfilling a scholarship repayment or service obligation to any government department or other organisation.
7. Demonstrate good moral character, good conduct, responsibility, selflessness and a willingness to devote personal time to the Institute.
8. Be in good physical health and free from any illness that would impede their studies.
9. Have never been subject to disciplinary punishment or prosecuted in a criminal case.

Clause 5 — Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents using the forms prescribed by the Scholarship Committee:

1. A written statement explaining the reasons and necessity for undertaking further study, together with a completed application form for a postgraduate scholarship funded from the Institute’s revenue.
2. Details of the programme or study plan at the College concerned, documentary evidence or a letter confirming admission for a semester within the fiscal year in which scholarship funding is allocated, and details of educational expenses.
3. Evidence of undergraduate qualifications, comprising a copy of the degree certificate or certification of academic results, together with a copy of the academic transcript.
4. Other relevant supporting documents.

Clause 6 — Selection Procedures and Criteria

Selection shall involve:

1. Verifying applicants’ qualifications against the annual scholarship quota and submitting their names and supporting study documents to the Institute.
2. Reviewing programme details and educational expenses, and considering the selection of scholarship recipients.

Clause 7 — Study Requirements

Graduates receiving scholarships must:

1. Undertake their studies within Praboromarajchanok Institute.
2. Follow the duration of study prescribed by the programme.
3. Complete their studies within the approved period.
4. Report their academic results to the Institute every semester throughout the scholarship period.

Any problems or obstacles affecting their studies must be reported to the Institute for referral to the Scholarship Committee.

Clause 8 — Scholarship Amount and Duration

Scholarships for master’s degree study in Thailand funded from the Institute’s revenue may be disbursed at a maximum of THB 100,000 per year, for a period not exceeding two years.

Clause 9 — Disbursement

Recipients may claim educational expenses from the first semester commencing within the fiscal year for which the scholarship is requested. Disbursement requests must be submitted before the end of each semester throughout the approved scholarship period.

The first disbursement request must be submitted within six months of signing the scholarship agreement. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in immediate termination of the scholarship by the scholarship provider.

Clause 10 — Scholarship and Guarantee Agreements

The Institute shall enter into the scholarship agreement as the Granting Party, using its revenue to provide the scholarship. The Graduate shall enter into the agreement as the Receiving Party.

A scholarship agreement and a guarantee agreement securing the scholarship obligations must be executed using the forms prescribed by the Scholarship Committee. Administration of the scholarship agreement shall comply with its prescribed terms.

Clause 11 — Agreement Copies and Stamp Duty

At least two copies of each agreement referred to in Clause 10 must be prepared: one for the Graduate and one for the Institute.

The guarantee agreement must bear stamp duty at the rate prescribed by the Revenue Code. This requirement must be completed on the date the agreement is signed.

Clause 12 — Completion within the Approved Period

Graduates must complete the approved level of study, field of study or programme within the approved period or in accordance with these criteria.

If they do not complete their studies within that period, they shall bear the remaining educational expenses themselves.

Clause 13 — Academic Reporting

Graduates must report their academic results to the Institute every semester.

Where a Graduate fails to submit a report without reasonable grounds, the Institute shall refer the matter to the Scholarship Committee for consideration of scholarship termination.

Clause 14 — Service Obligations

Upon completing their studies, Graduates must report to the Institute and fulfil their scholarship service obligations exclusively within the Institute, as follows:

1. Study during official working hours: Graduates who undertake study during official working hours under the prescribed scholarship agreement must, upon graduation, perform service for a period equal to twice the duration of their study leave. The service period shall begin only after they have reported back to work and successfully completed their studies. The service period shall be counted until the full duration of the study leave has been covered.
2. Study outside official working hours: Graduates who undertake study outside official working hours under the prescribed scholarship agreement must, upon graduation, perform service for a period equal to the duration for which they received the scholarship. This service period shall begin on the day following graduation and continue until the full scholarship period has been covered.

Graduates must notify the Institute of successful completion of their studies within two months following their graduation date.

Clause 15 — Proportionate Reduction of Repayment

Where a Graduate completes only part of the service period required under the agreement, the scholarship repayment amount and contractual penalty shall be reduced in proportion to the period of service completed.

Clause 16 — Failure to Fulfil Service Obligations

Where a Graduate fails to fulfil the service obligations prescribed in Clause 14, they must repay the entire scholarship amount received, together with an additional contractual penalty equal to twice that scholarship amount.

Clause 17 — Breach of the Scholarship Agreement

A Graduate shall be considered in breach of the scholarship agreement in any of the following circumstances:

1. Taking a leave of absence from study without necessary grounds, or discontinuing study without prior approval from the Scholarship Committee.
2. Failing to complete the programme for any reason.
3. Relinquishing the scholarship during the scholarship period.
4. Failing to meet the Institute’s academic requirements and/or losing student status for any reason.

Such cases shall be referred to the Scholarship Committee, which may terminate the scholarship agreement immediately. The Graduate must repay all scholarship funds received, together with an additional contractual penalty equal to the total scholarship amount received.

Clause 18 — Possible Exemption from Contractual Liability

A Graduate may be exempted from liability under the scholarship agreement in the following circumstances:

1. Death.
2. Being declared legally incompetent or quasi-incompetent by a court.
3. Illness or disability that makes further study impossible, supported by certification from a healthcare facility recognised by the Ministry of Public Health.

Clause 19 — Repayment Deadline and Interest

Where a Graduate fails to comply with or breaches the agreement under Clauses 14–17, they must repay all scholarship funds disbursed, together with the applicable contractual penalty, within thirty days of the non-compliance or breach, as applicable, without prior notice being required.

If repayment is not made within that period, or is incomplete, the Graduate shall be liable for interest at 5% per annum on the outstanding principal, calculated from the expiry of the repayment deadline until payment is made in full, without prior notice being required.

Clause 20 — Compliance

Graduates must comply with this Announcement, these criteria, other relevant government rules and procedures, and the resolutions of the Scholarship Committee.

Clause 21 — Administration and Interpretation

The President shall be responsible for administering this Announcement.

Where questions arise concerning its implementation, the Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to interpret or adjudicate such matters. Its decisions shall be final.

Announced on 30 December 2025.

Professor Vichai Tienthavorn
President of Praboromarajchanok Institute