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Scholarship Announcement

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), or the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, is a non-profit organization from the Federal Republic of Germany, named after the country’s first chancellor, Konrad Adenauer. KAS seeks to advance peace, freedom, and prosperity in Thailand and in over 100 countries across the world.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Thailand was established in 1980 and has been working in Thailand since 1984. Through cooperation with our partners in government, civil society, educational institutions, business, and the media, our projects aim to:

• Strengthen the parliamentary system and constitutional government;

• Encourage decentralization, dialogue, and citizen participation in the government decision-making at all levels; and

• Promote economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection.

In 2021, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is offering a scholarship program for Thais who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree or currently studying a master’s degree in an educational institution in Thailand.

KAS's goals are to:

• Support Thai students with a will to contribute to the state and society; and

• Promote intercultural exchanges and expand international academic networks

under the program

“Konrad Adenauer Scholarship for Social and Innovative Development (KASSID)”

Prerequisites:

• Interested in pursuing a master’s degree in August 2021 or currently studying for a master’s degree in an educational institution in Thailand.

• Not older than 30 years old by August 2021.

• Already engaged in voluntary social work.

• Have a positive attitude towards democracy, the rule of law, and international cooperation and networking.

Opportunities:

• Scholarship recipients will be offered Baht 15,000 per month for the duration of one academic year.

• Depending on the individual’s circumstance, KAS may consider renewing the scholarship, if their studies are to continue for more than one year.

• Scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in academic activities with KAS during the time of the scholarship and beyond.

• Scholarship recipients will have an opportunity to publish their own academic paper(s) and access the journals and publications of KAS.

• Scholarship recipients will have a chance to connect with Thai and international experts.

• Scholarship recipients will become a member of KAS’ international alumni network.

Please send your application, including a scholarship application form, a cover letter in Thai, a CV in English, and academic transcripts (bachelor or masters), by 18 July 2021 to sasiwan.chingchit@kas.de. If shortlisted, you will be asked to provide two reference letters by 31 July 2021.