The Colombo Plan partners with universities across Asia to open postgraduate study opportunities to people from its member countries. These scholarships continue a commitment that has been at the heart of the Colombo Plan for 75 years: investing in people as the foundation of development.
Scholars study in the Republic of Korea and Thailand in fields that matter for sustainable development, from public policy and public health to climate change, environmental science and digital technology. Opportunities are announced on this page as each intake opens.
Our partner universities
KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Republic of Korea
KDI School is currently the Colombo Plan’s longest-standing scholarship partner, giving government officials from member countries the opportunity to pursue a Master of Public Policy.
| Scholarships | Seven slots a year |
| Study level | Master’s |
| Programme | Master of Public Policy |
| Open to | Government officials from Colombo Plan member countries |
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Thailand
Since May 2026, the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute offers three to five scholarships a year for master’s study in environmental and chemical sciences.
| Scholarships | Three to five slots a year |
| Study level | Master’s |
| Programmes | Applied Biological SciencesEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental ToxicologyChemical Sciences |
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Under an agreement signed in September 2026, Prince of Songkla University offers 50 postgraduate scholarships a year at master’s and doctoral level. The scholarships are open to all public.
| Scholarships | 50 a year |
| Study level | Master’s and PhD |
| Fields of study | Public HealthSustainabilityClimate ChangeAgricultureDigital Technology and AIMarine Resource Management |
How to apply
Calls for applications are announced on this page and shared with Colombo Plan member countries as each intake opens.
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For enquiries, please contact pulsara.goonewardena@colombo-plan.org
