The Oxford Thai Foundation Scholarship supports outstanding candidates connected to Thailand who wish to complete a master's in the broader field of public policy at Oxford, such as the Blavatnik School's Master of Public Policy (MPP). It is externally funded by the Oxford Thai Foundation and requires an Oxford offer for such a master's.
Recipients study full-time in Oxford on an applied public-policy degree. The foundation presents the scholarship as a way to develop future Thai public leaders and strengthen public-policy expertise.
Benefits & funding
- Awards vary from full funding to partial scholarships; the official Oxford listing does not publish fixed award values.
- The scholarship supports study on the 12-month, full-time MPP, which requires attendance in Oxford.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold an Oxford offer for a master’s in the broader field of public policy, at the Blavatnik School of Government (such as the MPP) or another Oxford department.
- Two routes, either one qualifies: ordinary residence in Thailand; or Thai nationality plus a commitment to go back to Thailand soon after the degree and serve the public there.
- MPP applicants need a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree, or an equivalent qualification, and must meet Oxford’s higher-level English requirement.
- The MPP has no fixed work-experience or age requirement; professional experience is viewed favourably, and most successful candidates have at least one or two years.
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Eligible nationalities
Thailand
Education required
Bachelor
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Application process
- 1Apply to an Oxford master's in the broader field of public policy, such as the MPP, by the relevant course deadline.
- 2Secure an offer for that master's, which is a prerequisite for scholarship eligibility.
- 3Follow the separate application instructions on the Oxford Thai Foundation website; the official Oxford listing does not publish the foundation’s form, document list or scholarship deadline.
Program timeline
The most recent completed MPP admissions cycle closed.
Dec 2, 2025
September 2026
Applications for the 2027–28 MPP cycle are expected to open.
Final MPP application deadline for 2027–28 entry.
Dec 2, 2026
MPP offer letters are expected; eligible offer-holders can then follow the foundation’s scholarship process.
Mid-to-late March 2027
MPP induction is expected to begin.
September 2027