SEARCA’s Graduate Study Program was initiated in School Year 1968/1969. Over five decades, the scope of the Graduate Study Program has expanded to include institutional development, networking, and services to enhance graduate education in the region.
Through the years, SEARCA has sustained partnerships with international education networks and continues to promote new collaborations with industries and government agencies.
The SEARCA is open to nationals of SEAMEO Member Countries ( Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam).
Eligibility
SEARCA follows a set of general eligibility criteria across all scholarships unless indicated otherwise under a specific scholarship program:
▪︎Open to nationals of SEAMEO member countries who are regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies.
▪︎Must not be more than 35 (Master’s Degree) or 40 (PhD) years of age at the time of application.
▪︎Areas of specialization that scholarship applicants must pursue should be in agriculture or related sciences. Check the joint scholarship programs to determine the specific degree/s eligible for support.
▪︎Proposed thesis research should focus on SEARCA’s overarching theme of Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN).
Scholarship benefits
For joint scholarships, benefits granted to scholars are shared by SEARCA and the funding agency/institution. These include, but are not limited to:
•Tuition and other school fees.
•Travel allowance.
•Thesis/dissertation support.
•Book and supplies allowance.
•Health insurance.
•Stipend for food, lodging, and incidental expenses.
For the PhD Research Scholarship, SEARCA provides a maximum support of USD 4,500 for research purposes.
Application process
Applicants must fill out online the SEARCA Scholarship Application Form and upload the required documents which must be in English or with official English translations. Required documents vary for each scholarship program and are required to be in English or with official English translations.
Application procedure after filling out the online application form and uploading the required documents vary per scholarship. Visit the specific scholarship page for the detailed application procedure and requirements.
Deadline
Scholarship deadline is 31 July of every year.
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