Mr. Natchaphol Charnsiri

　Year 2015-2017

　PTTEP, Geologist

"Firstly, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to MOECO for choosing me for the scholarship. MOECO scholarship helped me got through my university life with ease and quality. It also gave me the opportunities to develop many skills that made me competent enough for my working life. For those who are currently the scholars or about to get the scholarships, Congratulations. I'm certainly sure that you are going to get a lot of chances to develop yourselves and people around you."

　Mr. Anupat Vichitbanchongdee

　Year 2018-2020

　Graduate Student at Akita University, Akita, Japan

　"For oneself, opportunities are essential for self-improvement and the future. MOECO Scholarship provided me with a meaningful opportunity, not only with money stipends but also the fuel for a dream of studying in Japan. As I am from a middle-class family, I could not securely spend money on everyday life, education, and some pleasures, even though they are not luxuries. MOECO scholarship can fulfill my needs and wants and provide emergency funds. Without this, I would not have been allowed to engage in creativity, experiment, and self-exploration in university life.

 　Moreover, I could feel the warmly welcomed environment at the annual Japanese-style party through dinner; this was my first impression of Japanese people and culture in person. From that moment, one of my wishes became to continue studying in Japan, which I accomplished. I am happily living and experiencing the beauty of Japan and further studying economic geology along with the Japanese language and culture. The MOECO Scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime honor and a significant turning point in my life, and I really appreciate that."

　Ms. Panisara Jarungjidtanuson

　Year 2022-2024

　PTTEP, Petroleum Geologist

　"Looking back to when I was a Nisit Chula in 2018-2022, I took my interests in lots of different, unique things outside my Geology classroom. Some of my interests back then would be fossil excavation, Gulf of Thailand's microbiome, and carbon sequestration in geological formation.

　These special extracurriculum (or sometimes, personal projects) cost not only money...but also time, and serious determination. I would say that receiving annual scholarship from MOECO has enabled me to be more independent, open to exciting opportunities, widen my knowledge spectrum, and most importantly, pursue my academic goals together with many wonderful peers from different universities in Thailand and abroad.

　Thanks to MOECO's generous support throughout my self-discovery years, now I have become a person that my younger self once dreamed of. A woman in STEM. After graduating from Geology Class of 2022, I started and have been working with the Gulf of Thailand's oldest gas field. Whenever I have a chance to engage with MOECO's operating area, it brings back memories and gratitude.

I am wholeheartedly grateful for MOECO's support. I will always be reminded to stay curious, ambitious, and inspire future generations to create better today and greater tomorrow."