Education Projects

The Ajinomoto Foundation, a foundation for Thai society, recognizes the importance of education as it serves as a fundamental cornerstone for national development and a key driver for building a strong foundation to advance the nation to be on par with others.

Background : Education is the foundation of individual and national development, creating opportunities and improving quality of life. Since 1986, the Ajinomoto Foundation has provided scholarships to academically capable, well-behaved students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
The scholarship supports students pursuing vocational certificates, higher vocational certificates, and bachelor’s degrees at public educational institutions across Thailand. Beyond financial assistance, the program empowers students to complete their education and develop into skilled professionals who contribute to the country’s future.

Background : Established in 2016, the Ajinomoto Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Students supports high-achieving undergraduate students with strong potential in research and innovation.
The scholarship focuses on students in science and engineering disciplines related to food, nutrition, health, natural resources, and the environment, helping develop the next generation of researchers and innovators who will contribute to Thailand’s sustainable development.

Background : Since 1991, the Ajinomoto Foundation has collaborated with leading academic associations to present the Ajinomoto Award, recognizing outstanding researchers and research teams whose work contributes to the advancement of academia and national development in Thailand.

The award is presented in three disciplines:

  • Biotechnology (since 1991), in collaboration with the Thai Society for Biotechnology.
  • Nutrition (since 2014), in collaboration with the Nutrition Association of Thailand.
  • Food Science and Technology (since 2015), in collaboration with the Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand.

Background : Ajinomoto Foundation was established in the year 1976 with the purpose was to help the Thai society in the aspect of education. Having realized the importance of education, the foundation in Thailand partnered with Ajinomoto Foundation Scholarship Japan to conduct scholarship program under the name of “Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students” since 2010. This is a non-bind and no financial obligation to help students study in graduate level at Tokyo University, Japan