Colombo Plan Scholarship for Nepal Government Officials

Master Degree Scholarship Program in various fields in "Science and Technology" offered by Chulabhorn Graduate Institute of Thailand for the Academic Year 2021.

The Colombo Plan Secretariat is pleased to announce that the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy in Thailand is willing to award Ten (10) scholarships to NON-ASEAN International qualified candidates who are willing to undertake Master Degree Studies in various fields in "Science and Technology" for the academic year 2021. In this connection, the Colombo Plan member countries are kindly requested to encourage suitable candidates to apply for the Master Degree Scholarship Program by following the details furnished in the attached announcement, application form and other related documents and forward the duly completed scanned application form along with all other supporting documents on or before 301h October 2020.

Kindly advise the interested candidates to purse the details carefully and fully understand the nature of the scholarship program and the procedures of submitting the applications. Further, the member countries are kindly requested to inform the Colombo Plan Secretariat by letter, the details of the recommended candidates along with copies of their applications. Please note that late and incomplete applications will not be considered. The Scholarships offered by CGI will cover the tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance, etc. as stipulated in their offer.

Chulabhorn Royal Academy Chulabhorn Graduate Institute

Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post-graduate Scholarship Program for NON-ASEAN Applicants (Academic Year 2021):

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to produce effective thinkers and leaders to better serve their countries' needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programs leading to a Master's and Doctoral Degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Sciences.

This year, 10 (ten) scholarships are available for NON-ASEAN international applicants to pursue a Master's Degree study at the CGI. The selection of applicants will be based on merit.

Eligibility:

Scholarships are open to the eligible applicants who meet the following qualifications:

1) Under 30 years of age

2) Hold a Bachelor Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in one of the  following fields:

• Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences
• Medical Science: Medicine, Medical Technology
• Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science

Applicants from other related fields are also welcome to apply.

3) Have experience in scientific laboratory research

4) Must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language (TOEFL, IELTS)

5) Must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Field of Study:

• Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
• Environmental Toxicology
• Chemical Sciences

Scholarship Coverage:

The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance, and others.

Award Period:

The scholarship award will cover 6 weeks of refresher courses and follow by a period of 2 years Master's Degree study, subject to an annual review of the scholar's satisfactory progress.

Note: Refresher Courses will tentatively commence in June 2021 while the academic program will commence in August 2021.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post — Graduate scholarship Program's application form (for NON-ASEAN) and submit together with other supporting documents through the following channel:

(1) Send via e-mail the scan file of the application form and all the supporting documents to:

Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI Scholarship Program) 906 Kamphangphet 6 Road, Talat Bang Khen, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND Email: [email protected]

(2) After step (1) is completed, send all the original documents via postal services to the address as stated in (1).

Note: No consideration will be given to applicants with incomplete supporting documents.

Supporting Document:

The following documents must be submitted together with the application form:

1) Full Academic Transcript

2) Three Recommendation Letters

3) Statement of Purpose explaining the interest of study

4) Medical History Report

5) Other supporting documents to facilitate application screening

Application Period:

Applications for the CGI Post-graduate Scholarship Program are due on 30 October 2020.

Notification of the Award:

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by the CGI around January 2021.

Application Form:

CGI scholarship application form and medical history report can be found as the attachments.

For more information, please contact Address:

Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute 906 Kamphangphet 6 Road, Talat Bang Khen, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cgi.ac.th

Telephone Nos: (66 2) 554-1900 ext. 2130, 2138

Fax Nos: (66 2) 554-1991