IATSDG Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

International College ASEAN Talented Scholar Development Grant – IATSDG

What is IATSDG?

The International College ASEAN Talented Scholar Development Grant (IATSDG) is designed to provide educational support for economically disadvantaged students in the ten nations of ASEAN.  The grant is primarily offered for undergraduate students who are enrolling in the International College and other English-based Faculties at Payap University.  Four Baccalaureate Degrees are offered.

This grant will address unmet financial needs and give hope to those without hope. In the process of providing an education that would otherwise not be possible, the IATSDG grant will improve the quality of life and set people free from bondage by providing University education through a sustainable scholarship program.

Goals

The goal of the grant is to support education for students who are disadvantaged in ASEAN to pursue Tertiary studies.

Who is eligible?

The applicants must be accepted for enrollment in the International College, Law or Social Science at Payap University. Students who are enrolling in the International College must take the TOEFL exam and score a minimum of 550 (IELTS equivalent of 6.5).

What is covered in the grant?

The grant covers tuition, dormitory expenses at Payap University, and certain other personal expenses for educations while enrolling in the program. Eligible students are asked to contribute back one way or another to the grant after graduation, to help other students also achieve a brighter future.

Conditions for Maintaining Eligibility

The student must:

• Maintain a grade point average of “C” or better each semester.
• Reside on campus at the PYU dormitory
• Actively attend the activities arranged by faculty
• Agree to use their post-graduation context to in some way advocate for the long-term sustainable livelihood of their home community in ASEAN, especially in the field of increasing the capacity of higher-education.

Student Recipients

For details of the most recent students who have been helped by the International College ASEAN Talented Scholar Development Grant click here:

http://inter.payap.ac.th/international-college-scholarship-program/

Donor Contributions

Donors are requested to commit US $100 per year for a duration of 4 years ($400 total), although any amount is gratefully accepted. All donations to the scholarship program are tax-deductible for US citizens who pay taxes. Donations go directly to student expenses of tuition, dormitory, and food.

The names and photos of students and of sponsors will be on the IATSDG website, unless donors prefer to remain anonymous.

For further information about the program, please contact:

Dr. Somboon Panyakom
Payap University, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
Tel: +6653241-255 ext 7217
Mobile: 0865861358

Dr. James Langteau
Director, IATSDG,
International College, Payap University, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
drlangteau@gmail.com
Tel: +6653241-255 ext 7217
Mobile: 0831520440

Dave Wohlers
Marketing Director, IATSDG
International College, Payap University, Chiang Mai, 50000, Thailand
dcwohlers@gmail.com
Tel: +6653241-255 ext 7217
Mobile: 0890055130

For Donor Contributions:
Bank Name:         Bangkok Bank, Sanpakoi Branch
Account Name:    Payap University
Account Number: 253-066469-3
Swift Code:          BKKBTHBK
Reference:          IATSDG

Note: After transferring the funds contact one of the above to specify that the funds are for the IATSDG Scholarship Program.