SEARCA Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship Program

The SEARCA Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship Program is a full scholarship for citizens of SEAMEO member countries to pursue Master’s or PhD studies in agriculture and related fields, with research topics aligned to advancing agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia. The program provides funding for tuition, living expenses, travel, and research support, with preferred institutional affiliations at SEAMEO member universities. Selected scholars undertake study at partner institutions in the region under a competitive, merit-based process.

Tuition and academic fees covered; travel (round-trip) from home country to study location; thesis/dissertation support; books and equipment; health insurance; stipends for living costs, meals, accommodation, and incidentals

Applicants must be citizens of SEAMEO member countries, be employed at a recognized academic, research, or government institution, and be under 40 for Master’s applicants or under 45 for PhD applicants at the time of application.

Apply online via the SEARCA application portal (ischo.searcaapps.org/v2/), create an account if needed, upload required documents, and submit before the deadline.