1.3.1 Bottom financial quintile admission target

Srinakharinwirot University demonstrates an unwavering institutional commitment to fostering educational equity and social mobility by actively expanding access for students from underprivileged backgrounds and low-income households. For the academic year 2025, the university fulfills all core requirements for Indicator 1.3.1 through targeted financial admission criteria, strategic multi-agency partnerships, and transparent public documentation.

The "Phet Nai Tom" Scholarship Program & Financial Criteria

A cornerstone of this commitment is the "Phet Nai Tom" Scholarship Program under the Faculty of Education, operated through a formal tripartite collaboration between Srinakharinwirot University, the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), and the Ministry of Education. This initiative is explicitly designed to support students facing financial hardships by targeting households within lower income thresholds:

• Financial Eligibility Thresholds:

• For applicants under ISOC Regions 2, 3, and 4, household income must not exceed 360,000 THB per year.

• For applicants under ISOC Region 1, household income must not exceed 520,000 THB per year.

• Income Assessment Scope: Household income is evaluated comprehensively from the total combined income of the parents (if they hold parental authority) or the designated legal guardian.

• Institutional Support: SWU provides admission, accommodation, and study materials, while ISOC offers funding and logistical support, and the Ministry of Education guarantees career placement as local civil servants upon graduation.

In 2025, there are a total of 161 students enrolled in the Phet Nai Tom Project, hailing from low-income families residing in self-help and defense development villages (Or-Por-Por) or special areas across all regions of Thailand. 

Fourth-year students participated in a study visit to the Royal Development Projects to enhance their knowledge and gain inspiration from sustainable development initiatives at The Distance Learning Foundation, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

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SWU Tutors

To support students from low-income backgrounds, the Student Affairs Division has implemented the Student Employment Program and SWU Tutor Program to help alleviate students’ financial burdens while providing opportunities to develop valuable work experience. The details are as follows:

Recruitment posters targeting students seeking part-time work opportunities to earn additional income.

Photos of the SWU Tutor Program interviews, conducted to assess students’ personalities and evaluate their teaching skills.

Student Employment Scholarship Program for Work Experience Development, Academic Year 2025 (B.E. 2568)

1. Number of Participating Students

A total of 507 students participated in the program.

• Semester 1: 256 students

• Semester 2: 217 students

• Semester Break: 34 students

2. Budget Allocation and Expenditure

• Approved Budget: THB 2,500,000

• Actual Expenditure: THB 2,349,722

3. Student Compensation Rates

Students receive compensation at a rate of THB 60 per hour, subject to the following limits:

• No more than 6 hours per day

• No more than 50 hours per month

• Maximum compensation of THB 3,000 per month

4. Participating Faculties and Administrative Units

The program was implemented in collaboration with the following faculties, colleges, and administrative units of Srinakharinwirot University:

1. Faculty of Science

2. Faculty of Education

3. Faculty of Humanities

4. Faculty of Social Sciences

5. Faculty of Engineering

6. Faculty of Physical Education

7. Faculty of Nursing

8. Faculty of Pharmacy

9. College of Social Communication Innovation

10. Bodhivijjalaya College

11. Faculty of Agricultural Product Innovation and Technology

12. Faculty of Environmental Culture and Ecotourism

13. Faculty of Fine Arts

14. Computer Center (Prasarnmit and Ongkharak Campuses)

15. Educational Media and Technology Center (Prasarnmit and Ongkharak Campuses)

16. Student Dormitory Affairs Unit (Ongkharak Campus)

17. International Affairs and Corporate Communication Unit (Prasarnmit and Ongkharak Campuses)

18. Planning and Strategy Unit (Prasarnmit Campus)

19. Human Resources Unit (Prasarnmit Campus)

20. Sirindhorn Sports Center (Ongkharak Campus)

21. Quality Development Division (Prasarnmit Campus)

22. Property Management Division (Prasarnmit Campus)

23. Research Ethics and Standards Unit (Prasarnmit Campus)

24. Student Affairs Division (Prasarnmit and Ongkharak Campuses), including:

• Guidance and Counseling Services

• Student Welfare Services

• Student Activities and Development Services