Bangkok, November 25^th, 2025 — The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage announced the recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program scholarships for the year 2025. The press briefing was held at the Chulabhorn Conference Room, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

The announcement was jointly delivered by Clin. Prof. Supat Vanichakarn, Secretary General of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation; Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Prof. Vicharn Panich, Chairman of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program Steering Committee; and Emeritus Prof. Sompop Limpongsanurak, Chairman of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program Selection Committee.

Scholarship Recipients 2025:

1. Mr. Chaovanon Sophonsakulsuk — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
2. Mr. Peeradon Dutsadeevettakul — Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University
3. Ms. Papart Rungrasameviriya — Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
4. Ms. Maylin Wongjarupun — Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
5. Ms. Siripong Chayanopparat — Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

In 2025, eighteen applicants from seven institutions were nominated. Five candidates were selected based on the program’s rigorous criteria. The Selection Committee evaluated their qualifications and forwarded the final names to the Board of Trustees, presided over by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, which made the official confirmation on November 3rd, 2025.

Established on November 20^th, 2007, the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program aims to inspire and empower young Thai scholars in health sciences to dedicate their careers to the betterment of humanity, following the ideals and legacy of H.R.H. Prince Mahidol of Songkla. The Steering, Working, and Selection Committees oversee the nomination and evaluation process before presenting the finalists to the Board of Trustees for approval.

For detailed information on the 2025 scholarship recipients, please visit: https://www.princemahidolaward.org/the-result-of-the-prince-mahidol-award-youth-program-scholarship-recipients-2025/