Master Scholarship by Japan Government
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) offers one year's master program in field of Marine Plastic Abatement (MPA). The scholarships is part of G20 Osaka movement which has been supported by the Japanese Government since August 2020. This year, the program will train a new generation of Asian environmental leaders to combat the oceanic plastic litter problem through advanced technologies and sound management practices.
The top 6 countries in the world that discharge the most plastic debris into the ocean are in Asia, according to the scientific research. Therefore, to empower young practitioners, social entrepreneurs, officials and professionals who can play significant roles in the marine plastic abatement is a key for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This contribution from Japan is to support "MARINE Initiative" unveiled at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, aimed at reducing additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050.
Scholarships Eligibility
This program is offered for international students, whose come from the Developing Countries. Applicant must fulfil AIT entry requirements:
- Four years of undergraduate degree program or equivalent;
- English Proficiency Requirement
- AIT-EET: 6
- IELTS-Academic: 6 (writing 6)
- TOEFL-Paper: 550 (writing 59-61)
- TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26)
- TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23)
- Applicant must apply for 1 year Master's Program in Marine Plastic Abatement Program of School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD)
- The diversity of students' home countries will be considered in the selection process
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers the tuition and registration fees; the coverage also:
- bursary and accommodation allowances
- medical insurance
- visa renewal fee
- research grant
- return air fare from home country
Application Process
The application process is done via online; then, please kindly contact the Admissions and Scholarship Unit, Office of Student Affairs via the following email admissions@ait.ac.th, or via Office of International Affairs oia@ait.ac.th, or through Environmental and Engineering Program (EEM) suchitra@ait.ac.th.
Please also be notified that the application deadline for this year enrollment is on 30 June 2021.