Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University International Scholarship Scheme 2014: Call for Applications Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (NRRU) offers an NRRU International international students Scholarship who would Scheme like to to qualified pursue an undergraduate and graduate degree at NRRU. The scheme aims to help academically outstanding international students by funding their studies at NRRU. Below is full information. The NRRU International Undergraduate Scholarship (NRRUIUS) One scholarship is provided for an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria. Eligibility: 1. Hold one of these nationalities: Bruneian, Burmese, Indonesian, Filipino, Malaysian, Laotian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, New Zealander and Indian 2. Completed high school or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or 70% on other scaling system 3. Obtain related educational background for the intended courses 4. Meet the university admission requirements 5. Be able to study all courses in Thai How to apply Interested persons can download application form at www.nrru.ac.th/iao and submit the completed form with required documents to NRRU by 30 June 2014. No application fee is required. The required documents are as follows: 1. Two photographs (2-inch) 2. A copy of transcript/academic record and graduate certificate 3. Two letters of references, preferably from teachers 4. Evidences of any achievements including school and community participation 5. One-page essay written in Thai language on the topic “My perspective on Thailand and Thai language” ** Please note that the application form and required documents must be in English. Documents must be submitted via email, internrru@hotmail.com, and posted to International Affairs Office Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University 340 Suranarai Road, Muang Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Thailand Degrees Offered Applicants can choose two of the following degrees (1st and 2nd priority): 1. Bachelor of Education in Educational Technology and Innovation 2. Bachelor of Education in Physical Education 3. Bachelor of Education in Special Education 4. Bachelor of Education in Physics 5. Bachelor of Education in General Science 6. Bachelor of Education in Computer Education 7. Bachelor of Education in Industrial Education 8. Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology 9. Bachelor of Science in Geo-Informatics 10. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 11. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 12. Bachelor of Science in Management Information System 13. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 14. Bachelor of Industrial Technology in Construction Technology 15. Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Visual Communication Design 16. Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking 17. Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing 18. Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Computer 19. Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management 20. Bachelor of Business Administration in General Management 21. Bachelor of Accountancy 22. Bachelor of Communication Arts 23. Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Industry 24. Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management Selection Criteria: NRRU-IUS committee will draw up a short list of candidates on the basis of outstanding academic record and Thai language competency. The short-listed candidates will be interviewed and considered on basis of intention, attitude, extra-curricular activities, international perception and adaptability to a new country. The scholarship will begin in 1st semester of academic year 2014 (August 2014). Please note that the scholarship may be suspended or terminated if the scholars have not made satisfactory progress in the first semester. Failure in two or more courses in a semester will automatically result in the termination of the scholarship. During the scholarship period, any employment of the scholars must be approved by the Director of International Affairs Office. The scholars under NRRU-IUS can apply for other scholarship programs, if the other scholarships allow them to do so. Benefits and Conditions: 1. Exemption of tuition fees for 8 semesters or 4 academic years (10 semester or 5 academic years for Bachelor of Architecture Program in Architecture only) 2. Monthly allowance of 3,600 Baht 3. Health insurance For more information, please contact: International Affairs Office, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Email: internrru@hotmail.com Phone: +66 (0) 44 009009 ext. 1547, +66 (0) 44 248495 Contact person: Ms. Piyachat Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Director of International Affairs Office Phone +66 (0) 8 9630 4744, +66 (0) 8 1876 4452 Website: www.nrru.ac.th/iao The NRRU International Graduate Scholarship (NRRU-IGS) Two scholarships are provided for international graduate students who meet the following criteria. Eligibility: 1. Hold one of these nationalities: Bruneian, Burmese, Indonesian, Filipino, Malaysian, Laotian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, New Zealander and Indian 2. Completed bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on 4.00 scale 3. Be able to communicate in English efficiently (TOEFL (PBT) score of 450/iBT 45 or IELTS score of 4.0 or above) 4. Obtain related educational background for the intended courses 5. Meet the university admission requirements 6. Relevant work experience will be considered in the selection process. How to apply Interested persons can download application form at www.nrru.ac.th/iao and submit the completed form with required documents to NRRU by 31 May 2014. No application fee is required. The required documents are as follows: 1. Two photographs (2-inch) 2. A copy of transcript/academic record and graduate certificate 3. Two letters of references, preferably from teachers 4. English proficiency test result 5. Evidences of any achievements including extra- curricular activities participation 6. One-page essay written in Thai language on the topic “My perspective on Thailand and Thai language” ** Please note that the application form and required documents must be written in English and must be submitted via email, internrru@hotmail.com, and posted to International Affairs Office Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University 340 Suranarai Road, Muang Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Thailand Degree offered: Applicants can choose two of the following degrees (1st and 2nd priority): 1. Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language 2. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 3. Master of Education in Educational Technology and Innovation ** Please note that only Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is taught in English. ** Selection Criteria: NRRU-IGS committee will draw up a short list of candidates on the basis of outstanding academic record and Thai language competency. The short-listed candidates will be interviewed and considered on basis of character, extra- curricular activities, international perception and adaptability to a new country. The scholarships will begin in the 1st semester of academic year 2014 (July 2014). Please note that the scholarship may be suspended or terminated, if the scholars have not made satisfactory progress in the first semester. Failure in two or more courses in a semester will automatically result in the termination of the scholarship. During the scholarship period, any employment of the scholars must be approved by the Director of International Affairs Office. The scholars under NRRU-IUS can apply for other scholarship programs, if the other scholarships allow them to do so. Benefits and Conditions: 1. Exemption of tuition fees for 4 semesters and 2 summer sessions or 2 academic years 2. Monthly allowance of 3,600 Baht 3. Health insurance For more information, please contact: International Affairs Office, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Email: internrru@hotmail.com Phone: +66 (0) 44 009009 ext. 1547, +66 (0) 44 248495 Contact person: Ms. Piyachat Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Director of International Affairs Office Phone +66 (0) 8 9630 4744, +66 (0) 8 1876 4452 Website: www.nrru.ac.th/iao