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Asian Institute of Technology
APRIL 2012
H.E. Ms. Katja Christina Nordgaard, Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar unveiling the scholarships at Yangon, Myanmar.
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AIT unveils 40 annual Norwegian scholarships for Myanmar students
major scholarship scheme for students from Myanmar has been announced at the Asian Institute of Technology. Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Norwegian Government, the program will support 40 Master’s students each year over a period of three years. The Government of Norway will provide 30 million NOK (around 160 million THB) for these scholarships.
education provided by AIT serves the region effectively. “AIT has been highly recognized for its extensive range of educational programs, research, training and outreach expertise and experience,” she added. “I trust that AIT will be the best place to offer the kind of knowledge and expertise that will be relevant to the development needs of the country, ” the Ambassador remarked.
Unveiling the scholarships at a function in Myanmar, H.E. Ms. Katja Christina Nordgaard, Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar stated that
Details of the scholarship are available at this link: http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/Current_Scholarships/ norway-and-sida-scholarships-for-myanmar-nationals
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