1.3.5 Low or lower-middle income countries student support
Metric: University anti-poverty programmes
Support for Students from Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries
Prince of Songkla University (PSU) provides comprehensive scholarship support for Cambodian students through the Royal Scholarship Project for Educational Assistance to the Kingdom of Cambodia. PSU has participated in the programme since Academic Year 2012, working with participating faculties to support scholarship recipients throughout their studies.
The scholarship is designed to reduce major financial barriers to higher education by covering both educational and living expenses. Support includes tuition and university fee exemptions, monthly living allowances, accommodation, educational materials, health-related expenses, visa costs, Thai language preparation, a settling-in allowance, and return travel support upon graduation.
Comprehensive Financial Support
| Support Category | Support Provided |
|---|
| Tuition and University Fees | Fully waived by PSU and the participating faculty |
| Monthly Living Allowance | THB 6,000 per month per student |
| Books and Educational Materials | THB 8,000 per year per student |
| Accommodation | University accommodation provided; where this is unavailable, support of up to THB 3,000 per month is provided |
| Health Insurance | Financial support provided annually |
| Visa-related Expenses | Visa extension and re-entry permit expenses supported |
| Initial Settling-in Allowance | THB 6,000 per student, paid once |
| Thai Language Preparation | Financial support provided during the preparation period |
| Return Travel after Graduation | Actual travel costs supported up to THB 10,000 per student |
PSU continues the scholarship subject to academic progress requirements, helping ensure that recipients are able to remain enrolled and progress towards successful completion of their studies.
Scholarship Recipients and Outcomes
In Academic Year 2025, PSU admitted five Cambodian scholarship students, comprising one undergraduate student and four master’s students.
| Indicator | Number |
|---|
| Scholarship students admitted in Academic Year 2025 | 5 |
| Undergraduate students admitted in 2025 | 1 |
| Master’s students admitted in 2025 | 4 |
| Total scholarship students admitted since the programme began | 153 |
| Scholarship students who have graduated | 120 |
Since the programme began, PSU has admitted 153 Cambodian scholarship students, of whom 120 have successfully graduated, demonstrating the long-term continuity and educational outcomes of the scholarship scheme.
Through this programme, PSU helps expand access to higher education for students from Cambodia and provides sustained financial support throughout their educational journey.