KASIKORNBANK introduces KBank Annual Scholarship 2024 to empower young professionals to pursue master's degrees abroad in 2024

KASIKORNBANK (KBank) is launching the KBank Annual Scholarship 2024, a program designed to provide opportunities for young professionals with at least one year of work experience to play a key role in driving the Bank's strategy of becoming a Bank of Sustainability. This program offers eight scholarships for the 2024 academic year to individuals interested in pursuing a master's degree at leading universities abroad. Eligible fields of study include business administration, finance, financial engineering, computer engineering and financial technology (fintech), statistics, business analytics, and sustainability management. Selected candidates will receive a full scholarship and stipend, and will have the opportunity to work on projects crucial to the Bank's core strategies, as well as the chance to grow into future leaders. Applications are open from today until May 15, 2024.

Ms. Hataiporn Chiemprasert, KBank Executive Vice President, said, "Human resource development is essential in driving the organization towards its goals. In today's business landscape, we believe that the new generation of professionals who possess knowledge, skills, and experience will be integral in advancing the Bank's core strategy of becoming a Bank of Sustainability. KBank is committed to being the 'Best Place to Perform, Learn and Lead', and providing customers, shareholders, staff members, regulatory agencies and community members the 'Possibility to Make an Impact".

Under KBank Annual Scholarship 2024, applications have been opened 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 in four fields. These include: 1) business, such as MBA, finance, financial engineering, fintech, statistics and digital management; 2) business analytics; 3) sustainability management; and 4) other fields that are in alignment with the Bank's strategies.

Regarding qualifications of candidates, they must complete a bachelor's degree in any field, with a GPA of at least 3.00, and be under 30 years of age (as of December 31, 2023). 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).

Interested persons can learn more details and submit applications from now until May 15, 2024, at www.kasikornbank.com/kbankannualscholarship. For more information, please contact the People Development Department (Scholarship), Tel. 02-470-1361, 02-470-1656 or 02-470-5915, or email [email protected].

Ms. Hataiporn added, "After graduation, scholarship recipients will have the chance to work with teams in strategic units, taking part in driving the Bank's strategies and business operations based on the principles of a Bank of Sustainability. Human resources with potential is one of the key enablers in advancing K-Strategy, helping provide a robust business foundation and offering quality services that meet customers' needs. The Bank promotes employees' career paths and skill development, aiming to deliver sustainable returns to all stakeholders and driving the Thai economy forward".

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