Government prepares to adjust scholarship student criteria, opening opportunities for overseas internships and startup ventures in lieu of traditional service
Yoschanan Wongsawad, Director of the Prime Minister's Policy Management Office, revealed guidelines for revising regulations for government scholarship students to align with rapidly changing global circumstances and technology. The focus is on increasing flexibility in scholarship repayment to be more diverse and beneficial to the country.
This new concept will allow scholarship students to choose to intern at leading companies or international organizations abroad to gain experience and modern skills. Furthermore, the government is preparing to consider allowing the establishment of high-tech or Deep Tech startups to count as scholarship repayment, in order to encourage the younger generation to apply their knowledge and abilities to create new innovations for Thailand.
This regulatory adjustment aims to harness the potential of scholarship students to return and develop the country's economy, especially in targeted industries that require personnel with highly specialized expertise, which will help improve Thailand's competitiveness on the global stage.
Regarding the details and implementation procedures for this matter, the relevant agencies will hold discussions and finalize clear guidelines once more to ensure that the regulatory adjustments are effective and create maximum long-term benefits for both the scholarship students and the nation.