1.3.1 Bottom financial quintile admission target
"Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is committed to admitting students from low-income families or those who fall into the bottom 20% of households in the country. One of the key initiatives is the “Phet Nai Tom" Scholarship Program, a collaborative effort between three organizations"
1. The “Phet Nai Tom” Scholarship Program – Supporting Low-Income Students
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) is committed to providing educational opportunities for students from low-income families or those who fall into the bottom 20% of households in the country. One of the key initiatives is the “Phet Nai Tom" Scholarship Program, a collaborative effort between three organizations:
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU):
Selects youth from Voluntary Development and Self-Defense Villages (VDS) nationwide.
Offers admission to the Faculty of Education for a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program.
Provides accommodation, study materials, and partial scholarship support throughout the 4-year program.
Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC):
Ministry of Education:
Students are selected based on financial need, determined by a committee. Eligibility requires that the annual household income be less than or equal to 360,000 THB. In 2024, a total of 161 students from low-income families across all regions of Thailand participated in the “Phet Nai Tom” program as follows:
Gender | Total |
Male | 32 |
Female | 129 |
Total | 161 |
Students from the central region of Thailand | Total |
Male | 6 |
Female | 44 |
Total | 50 |
Students from the northeastern region of Thailand | Total |
Male | 10 |
Female | 30 |
Total | 40 |
Students from the northern region of Thailand | Total |
Male | 6 |
Female | 28 |
Total | 34 |
Students from the southern region of Thailand | Total |
Male | 10 |
Female | 27 |
Total | 37 |
2. Student Assistant and SWU Tutor Programs for Low-Income Students
To support students from low-income families, the Division of Student Affairs, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), provides opportunities for students to earn financial support while gaining practical work experience through two main initiatives:
1) Student Work Program (Student Assistant): 213 Students Paticipated
Enables students to work within university offices or departments, helping to offset living and educational expenses.
Provides hands-on experience in administrative and academic support roles.
2) SWU Tutor Program: 131 Students Paticipated
These programs alleviate financial burdens for low-income students and enhance employability skills, professional experience, and social engagement, contributing to holistic student development.
3. Teacher Assistant Scholarships
To alleviate financial hardship and help reduce poverty, especially among students falling into the bottom 20% of household income, targeted efforts are being implemented to provide equal educational opportunities and support. In this academic year, 20 faculties/colleges, including the Graduate School, have allocated scholarships for students within their institutions who wish to serve as Teacher Assistants (TAs). The total number of students supported is 434, with allocations distributed among the faculties/colleges accordingly.
Year 2024 |
SDG 1 |
University anti-poverty programme (1.3) |
Bottom financial quintile student success (1.3.2) |
Srinakharinwirot University has been continuously monitoring the progress and graduation rates of students from low-income families or those in the bottom poverty quintile. This ongoing tracking aims to gather data for analysis, evaluation, and refinement of support measures to enhance their effectiveness.
For instance, a total of 198 students received scholarships, both from external sources and university-funded programs, while 1,407 students received student loans from the STUDENT LOAN FUND. The number of students who successfully graduated in 2024 is as follows:
