On 23 June 2025, the Trang Campus conducted interviews for new applicants to the Student Loan Fund for the 2025 academic year. Students from the Faculty of Science and Fisheries Technology were interviewed at the Research and Development Institute meeting room, while students from the College of Hospitality and Tourism attended interviews at Room Chor. 202, Chalerm Phrakiat 80th Birthday Anniversary Building. The interviews were conducted to assess applicants’ financial needs and eligibility in accordance with the fund’s criteria. This process represents an important step in facilitating access to financial assistance for students who require support to pursue their studies [6].
On 26 July 2025, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus, in collaboration with the Sai Yai Alumni Association, organized the “Sai Yai 90th Anniversary Charity Run and Walk” in the Sai Yai area of Thung Song District. The event aimed to raise funds for scholarships and student welfare while strengthening relationships between alumni and current students. This initiative reflects the university’s efforts to mobilize community resources and encourage alumni participation in supporting educational opportunities. However, the available documentation does not specify the net proceeds or the number of scholarships awarded through this event [7].
On 14 October 2025, the College of Hospitality and Tourism held a scholarship agreement-signing ceremony for 21 scholarships supported by CP ALL Public Company Limited. The scholarships were offered to students from Trang Province and nearby areas under the supervision of the Business Management and Development program. The ceremony took place at the Seagrass Meeting Room and aimed to expand educational opportunities and support students’ academic and personal development. The figure of 21 represents the number of scholarship agreements signed; the available documentation does not specify the total monetary value or disbursement of the scholarships [5].
On 24 November 2025, the university, led by President Professor Dr. Suwat Tanyaros, together with university executives and staff, provided scholarships and donations totaling THB 166,896.11 to assist the family of Mr. Ramin Chamongjit, a student enrolled in the continuing program in Telecommunications and Network Systems at the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology. The student’s family had been affected by a fire. The financial assistance was intended to alleviate the family’s hardship and help support its living expenses during the recovery period [4].
On 30 June 2026, the university, in collaboration with the Alumni Association and other supporters, provided financial assistance to a student affected by a fire on 24 April 2026. The university president, president of the Alumni Association, executives, and staff participated in the assistance initiative. Contributions and in-kind support came from the Alumni Association, funds associated with the rental agreement with Flash Express Co., Ltd., and individual donors. The accompanying photograph shows a donation amount of THB 55,749. This figure is reported as displayed on the donation presentation board and should not be interpreted as the total value of all forms of assistance provided through the initiative [2].
On 11 August 2026, the Faculty of Liberal Arts awarded six scholarships funded by Assistant Professor Dr. Kosin Teeparaksapan. Each scholarship was worth THB 5,000, amounting to a total of THB 30,000. The scholarships were presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Boonrit Omani, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, at the Dean’s Meeting Room. The initiative aimed to ease students’ financial burdens and enable them to continue developing their academic abilities and potential [8].
On 24 September 2026, Assistant Professor Piya Prasongchan, Vice President of the university, together with the Director of the Student Development Division, presented financial assistance totaling THB 82,444 to Ms. Manatsawan Lareenu, a second-year transfer student in the Accounting program at the Faculty of Business Administration, whose family had been affected by a fire. The assistance comprised THB 20,716 in educational donations, THB 20,000 from funds associated with the rental agreement with Flash Express Co., Ltd., THB 10,000 from the Alumni Association, THB 24,000 from the University Foundation, and THB 7,728 in social service donations. This coordinated contribution demonstrates the university’s efforts to mobilize resources from multiple sources to provide timely assistance to students facing unexpected financial hardship [1].
In addition to scholarships and emergency assistance, RUTS promotes educational donations through the e-Donation system. The university publicizes this channel to encourage individuals and supporters to contribute to scholarship funding by scanning a QR code using a mobile banking application. This approach provides a convenient way to make donations and helps broaden opportunities for individuals and organizations to participate in supporting students’ education [3].
By providing scholarships, facilitating access to educational loans, and delivering emergency financial assistance, RUTS helps students and their families address financial pressures that may threaten their educational continuity and household economic stability. Assistance following residential fires is particularly relevant because unexpected disasters can create additional expenses and intensify existing financial vulnerability.
Furthermore, the university’s collaboration with alumni, private companies, foundations, and individual donors demonstrates a resource-mobilization approach to supporting students in need. These partnerships supplement the university’s own assistance mechanisms and help direct financial resources toward students facing economic difficulties.
Summary of Scholarship and Financial Assistance Activities
| Activity | Fiscal year | Reported outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Interviews for new Student Loan Fund applicants | 2025 | Application interviews conducted across university units at the Trang Campus |
| Sai Yai 90th Anniversary Charity Run and Walk | 2025 | Fundraising initiative for scholarships and student welfare |
| CP ALL scholarship agreements | 2025 | 21 scholarship agreements signed |
| Emergency assistance following a fire (24 November 2025) | 2026 | THB 166,896.11 in scholarships and donations |
| Emergency assistance following a fire (30 June 2026) | 2026 | THB 55,749 displayed on the donation presentation board |
| Faculty of Liberal Arts scholarships | 2026 | 6 scholarships totaling THB 30,000 |
| Emergency assistance following a fire (24 September 2026) | 2026 | THB 82,444 in financial assistance |
| e-Donation initiative | Not specified | Educational donations facilitated through QR codes and mobile banking |