The Consortium of Development Studies in Southeast
Asia (CDSSEA) is offering scholarships for the students of Myanmar, Laos,
Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing master’s
studies in development studies at leading Asian Institute of Technology, Chiang
Mai University and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. The scholarships will
cover tuition fees, a monthly allowance, field research expenses and travelling
expenses. The application deadline is 31st March 2013.
Asia (CDSSEA) is offering scholarships for the students of Myanmar, Laos,
Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing master’s
studies in development studies at leading Asian Institute of Technology, Chiang
Mai University and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. The scholarships will
cover tuition fees, a monthly allowance, field research expenses and travelling
expenses. The application deadline is 31st March 2013.
Study Subject(s): Under the CDSSEA scholarship program, applicants can choose to study on
one of three leading development programs, namely:
-The Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at
Chulalongkorn University,
-The Master of Arts in Social Science (Sustainable Development) (MASS) at
Chiang Mai University or
-The Master of Science in Gender and Development Studies (MGDS) at the Asian
Institute of Technology.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s
degree.
Scholarship Provider: The Consortium of Development Studies in
Southeast Asia (CDSSEA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Thailand
one of three leading development programs, namely:
-The Master of Arts in International Development Studies (MAIDS) at
Chulalongkorn University,
-The Master of Arts in Social Science (Sustainable Development) (MASS) at
Chiang Mai University or
-The Master of Science in Gender and Development Studies (MGDS) at the Asian
Institute of Technology.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s
degree.
Scholarship Provider: The Consortium of Development Studies in
Southeast Asia (CDSSEA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Thailand
Eligibility: To apply,
students must:
-Be a national of Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand. For applicants
from Thailand, preference will be given to students from the three provinces in
the far south, or from other border areas,
-Be a BA graduate in any field of study (but preferably with a social science
background) and with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or with an
excellent, general academic record.
-Possess good English proficiency, with a certificate showing a TOEFL and IELTS
score or others upon admission requirements of the program,
-Commit to return to their home country after completion of the program to
resume their work, and
-Preferably have 2 to 3 years work experience in the field of development.
students must:
-Be a national of Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand. For applicants
from Thailand, preference will be given to students from the three provinces in
the far south, or from other border areas,
-Be a BA graduate in any field of study (but preferably with a social science
background) and with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or with an
excellent, general academic record.
-Possess good English proficiency, with a certificate showing a TOEFL and IELTS
score or others upon admission requirements of the program,
-Commit to return to their home country after completion of the program to
resume their work, and
-Preferably have 2 to 3 years work experience in the field of development.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam or Thailand can apply for
this scholarship.
this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Consortium of Development Studies in Southeast Asia (CDSSEA) is
awarding scholarships to candidates from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and
Thailand who would like to pursue a Master’s degree in development studies in
Thailand. The scholarship program is administered by CDSSEA, which was
established in 2012 by the three institutions and with the support of the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), its aim being to build
leadership capacity with regard to development studies in Southeast Asia –
educating those capable of critically analyzing the development conundrum and
understanding the regionalization of the development process, a process which
plays a key role in building and maintaining dynamism in the region. The
programs encourage students to seek out development alternatives based on
social equity, environmental justice and economic and ecological
sustainability, while fostering linkages that help better inform policy making
with respect to development-related issues. As a result, CDSSEA is actively
promoting the creation of a team of highly qualified development studies
practitioners in Southeast Asia, and in the future hopes to open other programs
across the region.
awarding scholarships to candidates from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and
Thailand who would like to pursue a Master’s degree in development studies in
Thailand. The scholarship program is administered by CDSSEA, which was
established in 2012 by the three institutions and with the support of the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), its aim being to build
leadership capacity with regard to development studies in Southeast Asia –
educating those capable of critically analyzing the development conundrum and
understanding the regionalization of the development process, a process which
plays a key role in building and maintaining dynamism in the region. The
programs encourage students to seek out development alternatives based on
social equity, environmental justice and economic and ecological
sustainability, while fostering linkages that help better inform policy making
with respect to development-related issues. As a result, CDSSEA is actively
promoting the creation of a team of highly qualified development studies
practitioners in Southeast Asia, and in the future hopes to open other programs
across the region.
Duration of award(s): The duration of the scholarship depends upon the length of each
program and will range from 14 months through to 22 months.
program and will range from 14 months through to 22 months.
What does it cover? A full scholarship will be given to successful candidates, covering
tuition fees, a monthly allowance, field research expenses (specifically for
programs that require field research), and travelling expenses to and from the
student’s home country.
tuition fees, a monthly allowance, field research expenses (specifically for
programs that require field research), and travelling expenses to and from the
student’s home country.
Notification: Shortlisted
applicants will be notified by 31st March 2013. 1st to 3oth May
2013: Interviews held in each participating country. Date will vary in each
location. Successful applicants notified on 10th June
2013.
applicants will be notified by 31st March 2013. 1st to 3oth May
2013: Interviews held in each participating country. Date will vary in each
location. Successful applicants notified on 10th June
2013.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2013.
