Prospect Burma Scholarships

Eligible candidates: Burmese students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

Before you apply for a Prospect Burma scholarship, you must have already applied or be in the process of applying for your university course, whereas considering:

• Tuition fees and costs of living are lower in ASEAN countries than in Western countries; however, many Western universities offer their own scholarship opportunities, which can reduce the costs of study.
• Every university has its own English Language requirement – make sure you can meet it before you apply. This information will be on the university’s website.
• PB has agreements with some universities, which can make study cheaper.
• You can study any subject at any university in any country, however you must be able to demonstrate what your future plans are, and how your study area will benefit these plans.

Purposes:

Through studying abroad you can:

• get a world class education and qualifications that will help your career development;
• learn critical thinking skills;
• gain experience of other cultures.

When you return you can:

• gain important skills that you can take back home to your community;
• give back to the building of a better future for Myanmar.

Next to the Prospect Burma scholarship program there are various scholarship schemes available for those who have demonstrated academic excellence.

NUFFIC (Dutch) is an option for Burmese students.

There are several donor agencies in Myanmar, such as the European Union, World Bank and the UN. They offer scholarship facilities to deserving students who wish to pursue university schooling abroad. Master’s degrees are often supported by donors through projects, as a component of programs or as part of bilateral agreements. Take a look at the list of sources of financing for university students who have limited income.

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Applications open in December and close on 31 January.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted in May.

We recommend you research the following expenses before you apply for a Prospect Burma scholarship:

• tuition fees per year, for your desired course;
• accommodation and travel fees;

Food and other expenses.

Furthermore:

• consider how to boost your education – extra-curricular activities;
• apply early – don’t delay;
• prepare your personal statement and have a clear career path;
• ready your recommendation letters;
• consider financial planning;
• check out the Prospect Burma alumni stories and get inspired!