Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Opportunities
Study Privileges for RUA Personnel and Dependents
At the RUA Graduate School of the Royal University of Agriculture, we believe in supporting our dedicated personnel and their families through exceptional educational opportunities.
- Full-Time University Personnel: All full-time staff—whether permanent, temporary, regular, or contractual—are eligible for a waiver of tuition and miscellaneous fees (excluding research funds) across any faculty, school, or unit at RUA. This privilege extends to project personnel as long as their appointments align with the academic semester or term and are funded through the university's regular budget or institutional grants.
- Regular Part-Time Faculty: Faculty members with at least one year of continuous service are also entitled to a waiver of tuition and miscellaneous fees (excluding research funds) in any RUA faculty, school, or unit, provided their chosen field of study aligns with the academic focus of their home department.
Explore your potential and enhance your skills with our study privileges, empowering our community to thrive academically and professionally!
Reduced Fee and Tuition Fee Exemption Process
At the RUA Graduate School of the Royal University of Agriculture, we’re committed to making education accessible. If you’re eligible for a Reduced Fee (RF) or Tuition Fee Exemption (TFE), follow these simple steps to apply:
- Check Your Grades: Ensure all subjects from the previous semester have been graded before submitting your RF or TFE application.
- Download and Complete the Application Forms:
- Reduced Fee Form
- Tuition Fee Exemption Form
- Obtain Necessary Signatures:
- Have your application signed by your immediate supervisor, unit head, and dean.
- For TFE, include signatures from your parent(s) employed at RUA.
- Submit Your Application: Send your completed request to the Office of Admin and Personnel for endorsement.
- Approval Process:
- Upon approval, the Rectorate will email your application to the appropriate faculty or school for grade certification.
- The faculty or school will then forward the signed RF or TFE to the Centre for Academic Affairs and Student Services (CAAS).
- Final Decision: CAAS will send the RF application to the Rectorate for final approval. Once approved, the Rectorate will return the form to CAAS, where it will be recorded in the system.
- Submission Guidelines: Complete your form with all required documents and submit it to gsinfo@rua.edu.kh.
Important: Ensure you submit your forms at least ONE month before the start of the semester for timely processing.
We’re here to support your educational journey—take advantage of these opportunities today!
Scholarships and Grants at RUA Graduate School
At the RUA Graduate School of the Royal University of Agriculture, we recognize the importance of financial support for our graduate students. For those who do not qualify for reduced fee privileges, a variety of national and international scholarships and grants are available to help fund your education.
National Sources of Scholarships and Grants
Explore numerous opportunities from esteemed institutions and organizations, including:
- Ecosystem Services and Land Use Research Center (ECOLAND)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF)
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)
- Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI)
- And many more!
With over 20 national sources, you’re sure to find a program that aligns with your academic pursuits.
International Scholarships and Grants
Expand your horizons with funding from renowned international organizations:
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Campus France (campusfrance)
- Canadian International Development Assistance (CIDA)
- Czech Development Cooperation and Czech Governmental Scholarships (Czech Aid)
- The French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development - Centre de Cooperation International en Recherché Agronomique pour le Development (CIRAD)
- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center - Centro Internacional Mejoramiento de Mais Y Trigo (CIMMYT)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- German Society for International Cooperation - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- International Potato Center (CIP)
- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- Ireland Fellows Programme - Asia (IFP)
- SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
- The French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Winrock International (Winrock International)
- World Bank Group (World Bank)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- And more!
These global opportunities are designed to support agricultural research and development, enhancing your educational experience.
For more information or to inquire about specific scholarships and grants, please contact us at gsinfo@rua.edu.kh. Let us help you achieve your academic goals!
Office Hours
Graduate classes may be scheduled outside of regular office hours.
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