Australian Government (DFAT)
Australia Awards Scholarships for Thailand (Mekong-Australia Partnership)
The Australian Government's master's scholarship for Thailand, run through the Mekong-Australia Partnership. It pays for the whole degree and is aimed at people already working who want to contribute to development in the Mekong region.
Application round
The round for study starting in 2027 closed on 30 April 2026 at 11:00 Thailand time.
Next round
The round for study starting in 2028 is expected to open in early 2027. Recent rounds opened around February and closed on 30 April, so aim to have your IELTS result by March 2027.
The IELTS requirement
Your English result goes in with the application, so you need IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 before the deadline. If you miss it, you wait a year for the next round. TOEFL iBT 84 (21 in each section) and PTE Academic 58 (no skill below 50) are also accepted; TOEIC and prediction tests are not.
Where is your IELTS score now?
This scholarship asks for IELTS 6.5. Take the free level test to get an estimated band for each skill and see how far you are from it.
What it covers
- Full tuition fees
- Return airfare and an establishment allowance on arrival
- A contribution to living expenses
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- An introductory academic programme and extra academic support
Who can apply
- Thai citizen, with no dual or other citizenship
- At least 24 months' full-time work experience by the closing date
- Lived in Thailand for at least 24 months
- Usually a bachelor's degree; no age limit and no minimum GPA
- Priority fields: water security, climate resilience, transnational crime, economic resilience and regional integration, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion
Key facts
- Provider
- Australian Government (DFAT)
- Where you study
- Australia
- Study level
- Master's
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Application round
- Closes April 30, 2026
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We checked these details against the provider's official page on November 1, 2026. Rules and dates change every round, so confirm them there before you apply.
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