Anand Student Scholarship

In November 1993, Khun Anand Panyarachun was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by UVic. Dr. Anand was Thailand’s first Ambassador to Canada (1969-72) and twice Prime Minister of Thailand, who is widely credited with restoring stability to Thai society and the country’s economy following the February 1991 military coup and the bloody May 1992 demonstrations in Bangkok. As part of his visit to UVic, Dr. Anand headlined a CAPI symposium focusing on democratic directions in Thailand (Dr. Anand is pictured above with long-time CAPI friend Jittiya Dearden and Thai students studying at UVic; photo courtesy past CAPI Director Bill Neilson).

**Description:** View article clipping as fullsize image: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/images/anand/ring_v19n21_nov26_1993.jpg

**Description:** Khun Anand's remarks upon receipt of his UVic honourary degree. Fulltext: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/docs/anand-uvic-convocation-remarks.pdf

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**Description:** From UVic's Ring newspaper, vol. 22 no. 17, Nov 29, 1996. View article clipping as fullsize image: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/images/anand/ring_v22n17_nov29_1996.jpg

**Description:** From UVic's Ring newspaper, vol 24 no. 12, December 11, 1998. View article clipping as fullsize image: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/images/anand/ring_v24n12_dec11_1998.jpg

**Description:** UVic Photo Services contact sheet of 1998-99 Anand Student Scholarship recipient Siraorn Wissawapaisal with UVic President David Strong and CAPI Director Bill Neilson.

**Description:** 2002-03 Anand Student Scholarship recipient Nijjaporn Potikanon, MBA candidate in the Faculty of Business with UVic President David Turpin and CAPI Director Bill Neilson. “Once completed, Nijjaporn plans to return to Thailand to work in support of her family’s business, and in turn contribute to the growing economy of Kanchanaburi province where the business is based.”

**Description:** 2003-04 Anand Student Scholarship winner Ubolthip Sethakaset (PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering) with CAPI Director Bill Neilson.

**Description:** 2004-05 Anand Student Scholarship winner Roongrojana Songprakorp (PhD student in Mechanical Engineering) with CAPI Director Richard King.

**Description:** 2010-11 Anand Student Scholarship winner Petch Manopawitr (PhD student in Geography) with CAPI Director Andrew Harding.

**Description:** 2016-17 Anand Student Scholarship winner Thiptawan Uchai (MA in Applied Theatre) with CAPI Director Andrew Marton.

**Description:** 2021 Anand Student Scholarship winner Songkrant "Kan" Pongboonjun, a PhD student at UVic's Faculty of Law.

**Description:** 2021 Anand Student Scholarship winner Israporn (Grace) Sethanant, a PhD student of Earth and Ocean Sciences, whose research involves utilizing radar satellite images to understand the physical processes of earthquakes.

Eligibility: Registered Thai UVic graduate student in good standing. Students must be returning to Thailand upon completion of their studies at UVic.

Deadline: rolling submission process

Contact: CAPI at 250-721-7020 or capi@uvic.ca for more information

Fund guidelines

One award of approximately CDN$1,500 will be granted per year to help cover tuition expenses.

This is a single time fund - successful applicants are not usually eligible for successive grants or awards from the Fund.

Financial reports - A progress report must be submitted by the end of the academic year in question. All reports are to be submitted to the Office of the Director, Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives, Sedgewick Building, Room C128. These reports will be forwarded to the Fund's co-directors, H.E. Anand Panyarachun and the president of the University of Victoria.

To apply

To apply, please submit the following:

A completed Application Form
Current resumé or CV
An up-to-date unofficial transcript
Letter of support from your faculty supervisor or Department Chair

Past winners

Recipient	Program of Study	Year
Chanathip (Esther) Suwannanon	PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies	2022
Israporn (Grace) Sethanant	PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences	2021
Songkrant "Kan" Pongboonjun	PhD in Law (and incoming Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Advanced Scholar)	2021
Thiptawan Uchai	MA in Applied Theatre	2016-17
Ruji Auethavornpipat	MA in Pacific and Asian Studies	2011-12
Petch Manopawitr	PhD in Geography	2010-11
Arunwadi Leewananthawet	MFA in Theatre	2008-09
Araya Chaowalit	M.Eng in Electrical and Computer Engineering	2006-07
Montra Tayakepisuth	MBA in Business	2005-06
Roongrojana Songprakorp	PhD in Mechanical Engineering	2004-05
Ubolthip Sethakaset	PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering	2003-04
Nijjaporn Potikanon	MBA in Business	2002-03
Marut Diparos	PhD in Geography	2001-02
Poramate Tarasak	PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering	2000-01
Siraorn Wissawapaisal	PhD in Education	1998-99
Choomjet Karnjanakesorn	PhD in Geography	1997-98
Anak Patanavibool	PhD in Geography	1996-97