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Admission Info — Scholarship

E-sports and New Sports Talent Scholarship 2027

Admission Info — Scholarships — E-sports and New Sports Talent Scholarship 2027
If you’re an accomplished athlete with the drive to excel both on and off the field, this scholarship is your opportunity to take your potential further at BU.Join a community that values talent, leadership, health, and well-being. Develop your athletic abilities, pursue academic excellence, inspire others to lead healthier lives, and represent Bangkok University on the national, ASEAN, and international stage.Bring your talent to BU. Take your game—and your potential—to the next level.

 

Qualifications

1. Open to Thai and non-Thai nationals
2. Must be currently enrolled in Matthayom 6 (Grade 12) , have completed upper secondary education or Equivalent
3. Demonstrate outstanding sports performance at national or international levels, during the past 3 years, as follows.
    3.1 National Athlete, National Youth Athlete, Thai Student Athlete or ASEAN Student Athlete or Athlete of athletic club/association, etc.
    3.2 Athletes who competed at national or international level competitions, national sports or national youth sports competitions, or those who participated in sports events organized by the National Sports Association or National Sports Authority of Thailand, or those participated in sports events organized by legally registered sports associations or organizations, with the competition result ranking in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, with certified credentials/proof of competitions from the Olympic Committee of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Sports Association, Department of Physical Education, or other sports organization/associations
4. Have skills and abilities to lead the community health and wellness programs/activities
5. Must demonstrate potential to be further developed towards sports for excellence and academic excellence, who agree to the terms and conditions of the Scholarship
6. Must not be those in the process of being punished or prosecuted in the court of law, institution, sports organization, sports association or Sports Authority of Thailand
7. Must pass sports ability/performance test according to the standards and requirements determined by the University.

Remarks:
1. The applicant must have skills in E-sports and have participated in recognized eSports competitions in the country, such as the G League in Heroes of Newerth (HON) or the Super Cup in FIFA Online, as well as in eSports competitions recognized at national and international levels.
2. The applicant must demonstrate athletic talent in emerging or non-traditional sports, such as Flag Football, Teqball, Pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee, Extreme Sports (e.g., Skateboarding), or 3x3 Basketball.

 

Conditions

The Scholarship Recipient is awarded 100% coverage of tuition and a semester fee, but required to pay other fees.

 

Eligible Programs for Scholarship

All Thai and International Programs

 

Application Documents

1. A copy of the high school transcript (Basic Education Core Curriculum, Grade 12) or equivalent
2. An official certificate of cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
3. A certificate verifying outstanding achievements and athletic performance at the national or international level within the past three years
4. A letter of recommendation issued by the Sports Authority of Thailand, Department of Physical Education, a sports association, sports club, school, university, or coach
5. A copy of your national ID card or passport (for non-Thai applicants)
6. A copy of official documentation evidencing any name or surname changes (if applicable)
7. Portfolio

 

A List of Portfolio Information to Include

1. Personal information
2. Academic documents
3. Copies of certificates from competitions and other achievements from the past three years

 

Applications will be accepted exclusively through the online system and during office hours only (08:30 - 17:00)
Application Period: 

November 2, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Announcement of Eligible Applicants for the Athletic Skills Assessment:January 5-6, 2027
Athletic Skills Assessment: January 9-16, 2027
Interview Shortlist Announcement:February 9, 2027
Interview Period:February 16, 2027
Interview Results Announcement:February 25, 2027
Registration:March 9-11, 2027
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