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By Olami, AbroadPilot · Reviewed September 2026
The SIIT Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded award from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), the international engineering and technology institute of Thammasat University in Thailand. It supports international students pursuing master’s and PhD degrees in engineering, technology and applied sciences — all taught in English.
It’s one of the more accessible fully funded routes into a research-focused graduate degree in Asia, with no application fee and no mandatory English test at the application stage.
What the SIIT Graduate Scholarship covers
- Full SIIT tuition and educational support fees (including full thesis support)
- A monthly living allowance — around 10,000 baht for master’s (Type B) and 15,000 baht for PhD (Type A) scholars
- Round-trip economy airfare on a direct route to Thailand
- Up to 10,000 baht toward visa fees and airport taxes
- Health and accident insurance for the scholarship period
(A small number of Thammasat fees, such as the TU matriculation fee, are excluded.)
Who is eligible?
- Nationality: the Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) track is for non-Thai citizens.
- Master’s: a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of at least 2.75.
- PhD: bachelor’s and master’s transcripts, typically with a strong GPA (around 3.50).
- English: you can apply without an English test, but if admitted you must submit an accepted score (e.g. TOEFL iBT 32+, IELTS 4.5+, TU-GET, TOEIC) during your first semester.
- You must not hold another scholarship at the same time.
Documents you’ll need
- Completed online application
- A statement of purpose (at least one page)
- Official academic transcripts (bachelor’s, and master’s for PhD applicants)
- Two strong recommendation letters — at least one from an academic instructor, using referees’ official institutional emails
- Passport / ID and a recent photograph
- English proficiency certificate (optional at application stage)
How to apply: step by step
- Register on the SIIT Graduate Admission portal with your email address.
- Log in (username = email; initial password = passport number or Citizen ID) and change your password.
- Choose your program (master’s or PhD) and complete the online application.
- Upload your documents — statement of purpose, transcripts, recommendation letters and photo — in the required format.
- Submit before the deadline. Recent cycles closed around 31 March for the September intake and 30 September for the January intake.
- Await results by email (recent cycle: admission/scholarship notifications in May), then confirm and sign the scholarship agreement.
How competitive is it?
SIIT doesn’t publish an official acceptance rate, but as a fully funded, research-focused award it is competitive — selection rewards a strong GPA in a relevant engineering/technology field, a clear statement of purpose and solid academic references. Because there’s no application fee and no upfront English test, it attracts many applicants, so academic strength and a well-matched research interest matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an IELTS or TOEFL score to apply to SIIT?
No — you can apply without one. But if you’re admitted, you must submit an accepted English test score (e.g. TOEFL iBT 32+, IELTS 4.5+, TU-GET or TOEIC) during your first semester, or your student status can be dismissed.
What GPA do I need for the SIIT master’s scholarship?
A bachelor’s CGPA of at least 2.75 is required for master’s applicants; PhD applicants are generally expected to have a stronger record (around 3.50).
Can Thai citizens apply?
Yes, via the Excellent Thai Students (ETS) track; non-Thai applicants apply through the Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) track.
Apply / verify on the official site: SIIT Graduate Scholarships (siit.tu.ac.th). Deadlines, allowances and intakes change each cycle — confirm on the official page.
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- How to Verify a Scholarship Is Real — the red flags that separate real funders from scams
Explore more on our Scholarships hub, including the MEXT Scholarship (Japan) and Schwarzman Scholars (China).
Olami is the founder and lead writer at AbroadPilot. He started the site after going through the visa process himself — a German student visa in 2019 and a Canadian work permit in 2023 — and learning first-hand how confusing official immigration language can be, how often rules change, and how easy it is to lose money to bad advice. He spent three years as an international education and travel consultant, helping people source and verify the information that landed their visas and planned their trips. Every guide on AbroadPilot is built from official sources — embassy pages, government immigration portals, and .gov fee schedules — and reviewed as requirements change. AbroadPilot does not sell visas or applications; it is a free resource to help readers apply with confidence.
