Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) invites students to apply for the Phra Kanittha Samma Cheep Scholarship offered by the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) for the 2024 academic year. This initiative aims to reduce educational inequality by supporting talented vocational students from low-income backgrounds to continue their studies at the bachelor’s degree level, empowering them to reach their full potential and contribute to Thailand’s sustainable development.
On 6 July 2024, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thitiporn Punthachang, Assistant to the President of RMUTL, represented Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uthen Kamnan, Acting President of the University, in attending the EEF’s scholarship promotion meeting at the Equitable Education Fund headquarters in Bangkok. The meeting served as a platform to exchange best practices among partner universities and to strengthen collaboration in expanding educational opportunities for students nationwide.
The Phra Kanittha Samma Cheep Scholarship, graciously named by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, is designed to provide pathways for outstanding vocational and technical students — often referred to as “True Potential Learners” — to pursue higher education. The program targets fields critical to national innovation and economic growth, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Digital Technology, with a focus on Thailand’s First S-Curve and New S-Curve industries.
Eligibility and Focus
Applicants must demonstrate both academic merit and financial need. Key qualifications include:
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A family income not exceeding 6,000 THB per person per month and age not over 24 years.
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Completion of a Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Chor) or Higher Vocational Certificate (Por Wor Sor) in the 2023 academic year.
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and ranking within the top 20% of the graduating class (or 30% for small cohorts).
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A record of good conduct, leadership, and community engagement.
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Evidence of special achievements in innovation, technology, or digital skills.
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Admission or acceptance into a bachelor’s degree program (4-year or 2–3-year transfer program) that continues their vocational study path and is approved by relevant academic or professional authorities.
Applications are open from 27 June to 30 July 2024, and interested students or faculty nominators may apply directly through their educational institutions.
Fostering Equity and Opportunity in Higher Education
By actively participating in the Phra Kanittha Samma Cheep Scholarship Program, RMUTL demonstrates its dedication to reducing educational inequality and ensuring that economic hardship does not hinder access to learning opportunities. This initiative reflects the University’s ongoing mission to promote upward mobility, empower underrepresented youth, and create inclusive pathways for students to achieve both academic and professional success.
Through partnerships with organizations like the Equitable Education Fund, RMUTL strengthens its role in building an education system where every student — regardless of income or background — can contribute to national innovation and development.
Such initiatives highlight RMUTL’s leadership in promoting fairness, equity, and opportunity for all, key values that directly advance the global commitment to reducing inequalities within and among societies.
📎 Application and further details:
https://www.eef.or.th/notice/true-potential-scholarship-06-24/
📞 Contact:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thitiporn Punthachang
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna
