KBank opens applications for "KBank Annual Scholarship 2025", offering working professionals with at least one year of experience the opportunity to study for free at leading global universities abroad

Ms. Hataiporn Chiemprasert, KBank Executive Vice President, said that over its 80-year history, KBank has continuously developed innovative financial products and services while effectively navigating challenges and uncertainties. A key factor in the Bank's resilience is the nurturing of leaders through KBank's scholarship program. Aside from knowledge and experience gained from overseas education, employees under this program will receive opportunities to take on strategic responsibilities within the organization. This allows them to work directly with and gain valuable hands-on experience from senior executives. Through this approach, KBank continues to cultivate talented professionals who drive the Bank's long-term goal of becoming a Bank of Sustainability.

For the KBank Annual Scholarship 2025 program, applications are open for eight master's degree scholarships at world-class universities in the US, UK, France, Switzerland, Japan, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Singapore. Eligible fields of study include business administration (MBA), business analytics, and other fields that are in line with KBank's strategic directions.

Regarding qualifications of candidates, they must complete a bachelor's degree in any field, with a GPA of at least 3.00, be single and be under 30 years of age (as of December 31, 2024). They must have one of the following language test results: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 213 on the computer-based test or 80 on the internet-based test, or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0. Candidates who apply for scholarships to study in Japan must pass N2 level or higher on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), and those who apply for study programs in China must pass at least level 5 on the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). Candidates wishing to attend any of the business-related courses must have a total score of at least 550 for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and those wishing to attend the business analytics course must have a total score of at least 312 for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Additionally, the candidates must have at least one year of work experience, and demonstrate key competencies, including entrepreneurship skills, plus the ability to assess and manage risks effectively. They must be able to think outside the box and develop new products or services, with a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement to navigate and adapt to changes.

Interested individuals can find more details and submit their applications from today until May 20, 2025, via www.kasikornbank.com/kbankannualscholarship. For further inquiries, please contact the Scholarship Team, People Development Department, at Tel. 02-4701361, 02-4701656, or 02-4701915, or by email at [email protected].