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Scholarships

GRIFFITH SCHOLARSHIP

RIS seeks students who are exceptional in academics and the visual & performing arts and welcomes all new eligible applicants to apply. A limited number of scholarships, offering up to 30% off tuition fees, are available for students both currently enrolled or new to RIS. Applications for the Griffith Scholarship, will be accepted no later than March 31st of the school year and are subject to review on a yearly basis.

Below are the requirements for the Griffith Scholarship (Academic & Visual/Performing Arts), named after RIS Minburi campus founder, Reverend Father Thomas Griffith, C.Ss.R. Students wishing to apply are encouraged to contact the RIS Admissions Office at: admissions@rism.ac.th 

ACADEMIC

An academic scholarship offer will be based on the strength of the student’s profile. Requirements:

  • High school students only
  • Grade-point average of 3.75 and above
  • Exceptional standardized test results, and/or outstanding academic record
  • Evidence of academic excellence through national-level (or international) awards/competitions
    (e.g. certificates, photos, news clippings, etc.)
  • Evidence of leadership roles and community service
    (e.g. certificates, photos, news clippings, etc.)
  • Displays qualities of character and maturity, which are supported by three letters of recommendation 

VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS

A visual/performing arts scholarship offer will be based on the strength of the student’s profile. Requirements:

  • Offered to middle school and high school students (Middle school students moving up to high school are required to reapply for the scholarship prior to entering ninth grade.)
  • Grade-point average of 3.25 or above and/or above-average standardized test results
  • Evidence of artistic excellence through national-level awards/competitions
    (e.g. certificates, photos, news clippings, etc.)
  • Demonstrates artistic excellence as evidenced by video performance(s), portfolio, awards, news releases, and so forth (with yearly updates to School Advancement & Admissions)
  • Displays qualities of character and maturity, supported by letters of recommendation

CAREER EXCELLENCE / OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

A scholarship offer in recognition of career excellence will be based on the strength of the student’s profile and their outstanding achievement in a particular field or industry. Requirements:

  • Offered to middle school and high school students
  • Evidence of outstanding achievement, career excellence and recognition at a national or international level in a particular field, academic discipline, profession or industry (e.g. awards, titles, press and news posts/clippings, certificates, photos, etc.)
  • Grade-point average of 3.25 or above and/or above-average standardized test results
  • Displays qualities of character and maturity, supported by letters of recommendation

A student may lose his/her scholarship for the subsequent academic year if the stated requirements are not maintained. Serious breaches of discipline may result in suspension or immediate termination of financial aid benefits.

Ruamrudee International School reserves the right to reassess and modify these terms and conditions at the end of each academic year. In the event that any changes are made, the revised terms and conditions shall be posted immediately and associated parties shall be notified.

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

RIS seeks students from non-represented and underrepresented nations. Diversity scholarships are available for new students on a year-round, rolling admissions basis, with a maximum of ten granted per year. The scholarship offers an annual reduction of 15% in tuition fees. To qualify, both parents need to be non-Thai passport holders. Please note that a diversity scholarship applicant will not be eligible for sibling discounts on registration and tuition fees as well as alumni parents tuition reduction and the Griffith Scholarship.

Offered diversity scholarships will be through to graduation or withdrawal. Please note, however, that Ruamrudee International School reserves the right to reassess and change these terms and conditions at the end of each academic year. In the event that any changes are made, the revised terms and conditions shall be posted immediately. Students should also display qualities of character and maturity. Serious breaches of discipline may result in suspension or immediate termination of financial aid benefits.

ALUMNI PARENTS TUITION REDUCTION

RIS values its alumni community and offers tuition fee reductions for alumni parents who wish to enroll their children in RIS. (Please see below for reduction rates and categories.) This offer is year-round, on a rolling admissions basis. Please note that an alumnus/alumna eligible for other reduction rates, aid or scholarships, may choose to apply to only one scholarship or reduction program overall (per child).

Offered alumni tuition reductions will be through to graduation or withdrawal. Please note, however, that Ruamrudee International School reserves the right to reassess and change these terms and conditions at the end of each academic year. In the event that any changes are made, the revised terms and conditions shall be posted immediately. Students should also display qualities of character and maturity. Serious breaches of discipline may result in suspension or immediate termination of financial aid benefits

Alumni parents wishing to apply for this tuition reduction are encouraged to contact the Registrar in the Admissions Office to help confirm attendance via school records. 

REDUCTION
RATE PER CHILD
RIS alumni couple
(both parents are RIS alumni)
20%
Attended RIS for 6 or more years
20%
Attended RIS for 1 to 5 years
10%

SIBLING REDUCTIONS

RIS offers registration fee and tuition discounts to families with more than one child. The onetime, non-refundable registration fee is discounted 50,000 baht for each additional child enrolled, granted that the registration fee for the first enrolled child is paid in full. Tuition fees for each simultaneously enrolled sibling are discounted 15,000 baht per semester, granted that tuition fees for the first enrolled child are paid in full. A student may only benefit from one category, either any approved scholarship or sibling tuition reduction but not both. Benefits, scholarships and reductions cannot be combined.