Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Scholarships Are Open For Pakistani Students

We are here to inform you that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Chulabhorn Graduate Institute scholarship (CGI Scholarship) for the academic year 2024. This scholarship program offers an incredible opportunity for Pakistani students to pursue a Master’s degree in a renowned institute of Thailand. The scholarships offered for students is in collaboration with the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute in Thailand, famous for its excellence in scientific research and academic programs.

Quick Facts About CGI Scholarship

What Will The Scholarship Cover?

If a candidate is chosen for the CGI Scholarship 2024, they will receive comprehensive financial support from the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute. This support includes:

• Tuition and Other Academic Fees: The scholarship covers tuition fees, registration fees, laboratory expenses, and other academic fees required for the program of study.

• Accommodation: Students will receive accommodation including the first settlement allowance.

• Monthly Stipend: A monthly stipend will be provided to cover living expenses till the end of their academic program.

• Health Insurance: Health insurance coverage will be provided for the entire scholarship duration.

• Round-trip Airfare: The roundtrip airfare is also included in the scholarship coverage.

• Visa Expenses: Candidate’s all visa expenses will be paid by the institute.

• Other Expenses: The CGI will pay the laboratory costs, thesis fees, books allowance and relocation allowance etc.

CGI Scholarship Award Period

The CGI scholarship award duration will cover both a six-week refresher course and a two-year master's degree program, with the condition that the scholar's progress will be reviewed annually to maintain the scholarship. It is important to note that before the commencement of the academic program, the applicants will be enrolled in refresher courses. The refresher courses are expected to start around June 2024, while the academic program will begin in August 2024. This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for scholars to enhance their knowledge through refresher courses and pursue a comprehensive master's degree program.

Requirements For CGI Scholarship

To be eligible for the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicant must be a Pakistani/ AJK citizen.

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study with a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0. the relevant study fields are:

  • Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences.

  • Medical Sciences: Medicine, Medical Technology

  • Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Applying applicants should be under the age of 30 at the time of application.

• The scholarship is available for postgraduate studies in Applied Biological Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, and Environmental Toxicology.

• All applicant must also provide their valid HAT test score (60 out of 100).

• Candidates must have experience in scientific laboratory research.

• Candidates also have to prove their English proficiency by providing TOEFL or IELTS English language certificate.

• Applicants also have to submit their statement of purpose explaining their interests and why they have chosen their particular field of study.

• Candidates also have to fill the medical history and report form while submitting the scholarship application.

Documents Required For CGI Scholarship Application

Scholarship applicants are not required to submit any hard copy of their documents at this stage. HEC will only ask the selected candidates to submit the following documents:   

• Statement of purpose explaining candidate’s interests in the study

• Research proposal.

• Attested copies of all previous Academic Degrees & Transcripts.

• Two passport sized photos.    

• 3 Letter of Recommendation (academic or professional).

• Applicant’s Medical History Report.

• Certificate of English language proficiency preferably TOEFL or IELTS certificate.

• Candidates must submit an NOC from their employer (if employed).

• One copy of HEC application form.

• Other supporting documents.

Step By Step Application Procedure For CGI Scholarships

The application process for the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute scholarship involves the following steps:

• First of all candidates are required to register themselves on the HEC Scholarship website.

• After signing up and completing your profile, apply for the "Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Scholarship" from your HEC portal.

• Dully fill the application and after submitting that application take a print out of it, and it must be signed by the applicant.

• After that candidate are required to fill out the CGI application form and Medical History and Report form.

• After that send them both to the Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

• The selected candidates will be announced tentatively in January 2024.

• Only selected candidates will be asked to submit additional documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 - What is the minimum education requirement for the CGI scholarship 2024?

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.

2 - CGI postgraduate scholarship is open for which fields?

The scholarship is available for postgraduate studies in Applied Biological Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, and Environmental Toxicology.

3 - What is the deadline of CGI scholarship 2024?

The last to apply for the CGI postgraduate scholarship 2024 is 15th August 2023.

4 - When will the selected candidates be announced?

The refresher courses are expected to start from June 2024, while the academic program will begin in August 2024.

5 - What is the age limit for the CGI Scholarship?

The candidate applying must be under 30 years old at the time of the application deadline.