Mahasarakham University (MSU), established in 1967, is a public and progressive university located in the heart of the Northeast of Thailand. It is offering up to 2 scholarships to FFL undergraduate students in participating in its MSU INDIE Camp 2025. INDIE stands for inclusivity, diversity, and equity.
The MSU Indie Camp 2025 offers an enriching experience for students and young enthusiasts to engage in critical global issues while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of MSU and Phuket. Set to run from February 19-28, this camp promises a blend of learning and leisure, with a comprehensive scholarship package that includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and entry to tourist attractions. Participants will delve into pressing the main theme about Environmental Issues, and fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to the crucial topic.
The camp aims to empower student voice, agency, and leadership through a wide range of activities organized at the camp. Our activities are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for their present and future academic and professional endeavours. The students will have opportunities to explore issues related to inclusion, diversity, and equity. Their contributions and commitment to the program will enable MSU to establish a network of youth leaders who work together towards promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity. These youth leaders will be encouraged to embrace a global mindset while treasuring their local identities.
MSU INDIE Camp 2025 welcomes undergraduate students who hope to explore more about their talents, shortcomings, and identities while discovering ways to promote values of inclusivity, diversity, and equity in different contexts.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Being Vietnamese undergraduate students currently studying at FFL, HCMUTE
2. Having a good command of English language
3. Being able to participate in the entire program from February 19 to February 28
4. Showing skills and achievements beyond the area of academics
5. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, and is open to working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
6. Embraces the opportunity to develop a global perspective, while valuing and preserving local identity and cultural heritage.
7. Demonstrating a strong interest in developing leadership skills, with a focus on voice, agency, and leadership in academic and professional settings.
8. Show an active commitment to exploring and promoting issues related to inclusion, diversity, and equity. Applicants should be willing to engage in discussions and activities that foster these values.
Focuses
1. Transferable skills embedded in different activities
2. Main theme: Environmental Issues
Scholarship values
• Registration fee
• Tuition and study materials
• Accommodation (shared room)
• Meals (Breakfast and lunch)
• Transportation during the camp
• All tours and entry tickets to tourist attractions
• Certificate of participation
Students are responsible for their international and/or domestic air tickets, and personal expenses. No visa to Thailand is required from Vietnamese passport holder. Please make sure that your passport is valid and has at least 6 months remaining before its expiration.
Tentative program
• Day 0 (February 18): Campers travelling to MSU (Pick up services at Khon Kaen Airport and Mahasarakham Bus Station)
• Days 1-3 (February 19-21) Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
• Day 1: Ice-breaking & Campus Tour
• Day 2: Cultural Leaning
• Day 3: INDIE Talks
• Days 4-9 (February 22-28) in Phuket, Thailand
• Day 4 (February 22): Leaving for Phuket by coach (It can take over 18 hours to get to the destination, but we'll make sure that the participants are in good hands and have the liberty to ask for breaks if essential.)
• Day 5-6 (February 23-24): Environmental conservation learning activities
• Day 7 (February 25): Working on creating artwork from waste
• Day 8 (February 26): INDIE project preparation
• Day 9 (February 27): INDIE project presentation
• Day 10 (February 28): Departing for Bangkok by coach. We'll book accommodation in Bangkok for every camper on February 28. (International students from outside of Thailand are advised to book their departure flight from Bangkok on February 28, with a departure time after 8 p.m., or in the morning of February 29. Please note that we will not be providing drop-off services on these days, so you are encouraged to plan your departure trip independently.)
Registration
• Registration is open at <here >
• Registration deadline: 28 November 2025
Selection process
• A selection panel from FFL will shortlist the applications on 29-30 November 2024
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 2 December – 6 December 2024
• Scholarships awarded will be announced on 7-8 December 2024
Contacts
Nguyễn Thị Khánh Phương
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