New Zealand Government (MFAT)
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
The New Zealand Government's scholarship for postgraduate study at New Zealand universities. Thailand is an eligible country, and scholars are expected to use what they learn to contribute to development at home.
Application round
Next round
Applications are closed and the next round's dates haven't been confirmed. Past rounds for Thailand have closed around the end of February.
The IELTS requirement
You don't need a score to apply. If you're shortlisted, you need IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, from a test taken in the last 12 months. Your university may ask for more. TOEFL iBT 90 (21 in writing) and PTE Academic 58 (no skill below 50) are also accepted.
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
- Described by MFAT as a full tertiary scholarship
- Health and travel insurance
- See the official site for the full list of what is paid
Who can apply
- Thai citizen who has lived in Thailand for the two years before applying
- Aged 18 or over; no upper limit, though applicants under 40 are preferred
- Relevant work experience: one year full-time, or two years part-time
- Postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, master’s or PhD (no undergraduate study for Thailand)
- Will contribute to development in Thailand for at least two years after study
Key facts
- Provider
- New Zealand Government (MFAT)
- Where you study
- New Zealand
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Application round
- Dates for the next round aren't published yet
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What band do you need?
Your overall IELTS target.
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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