ELIGIBILITY

You may qualify for an award if you are of Burmese origin and are:

• Accepted for and/or enrolled in a first degree (undergraduate) course at an accredited college or university in South East Asia, Hong Kong, or India, or – if with proof of another scholarship/fee waiver – at a first world university;
• Already studying, or accepted for, a Master’s degree course;

PRIORITY SUBJECTS

This year we particularly welcome applications to study Governance, Public Administration, Development, Economics and Law.

We will also consider applications to study Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries, Education/Teaching, Environment, Public and Community Health/Nursing, Human Rights and Social Work.

Please note: all other subjects are excluded and applications for these will not be registered or considered.

Priority will be given to students currently resident in and applying from Burma.

CRITERIA & CONDITIONS

We announce a competition each December/January for awards for the forthcoming academic year. Awards are for one year only, and students must apply again for subsequent years.

We help students who have a good academic record, who can demonstrate financial need, and who intend to return to Burma eventually to help in the democratic rebuilding of the country.

We do not give full scholarships. Applicants must therefore ensure that they have reliable access to other financial resources to cover any funding gap.

Our awards are intended as a contribution to tuition fees, academic course materials and living expenses including accommodation and food. All applicants must ensure that they obtain adequate health insurance or other suitable arrangements to cover medical/dental/optical costs. We do not contribute to international travel or debts. We do not make a contribution to the costs of dependants (spouses, partners, children).

We will require successful applicants to sign a grant letter and to observe the conditions of the award. If a student fails to observe the conditions, they will be liable to repay the money and will not be eligible for future awards.

WARNINGS

We do not acknowledge receipt of applications, nor do we send rejection notices. If you have not heard from us by 31 July, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Decisions on awards are made by Prospect Burma’s Scholarship Committee and are final.

Anyone submitting false documents, making untrue statements or failing to disclose all relevant information will NOT receive a grant this year or in the future.

 
APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2013-14

There are three different applications forms this year. Please make sure you complete the correct one and follow the instructions in the notes attached to the form.

Application for Continued Funding. This form should be completed by returning students who received a Prospect Burma scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year and who are continuing in the same degree programme.

Application for New Applicants applying to study anywhere except Southeast Asia and Hong. This form should be completed by new applicants who are not wishing to study in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

Application for New Applicants applying to study in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong. This form should be completed only by new applicants wishing to study in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong.

Prospect Burma will not make grant payments without proof of a student’s acceptance on, and enrolment for, a specific course. But do not delay submission of your application: if you do not have a confirmed university place offer before 8 March 2013 you can provide evidence of your place offer later.

Applicants who received a grant in our 2012 round and who wish to apply again MUST attach their narrative reports on their experiences during 2012-13 and give one academic reference from your current university tutor, otherwise the application is likely to be rejected. There is no need to wait for grades; you should send them to us as soon as they become available.

Internships
Successful students in South-East Asia will be eligible to apply for internship placements to participate in skill building through work-place education. Interns will be placed in organizations and institutions within the South-East Asia region for a period of 3-6 months, and supported for the duration of their placement.

There are three different applications forms. Please make sure you complete the correct one and follow the instructions in the notes attached to the form

• Application for Continued Funding. This form should be completed by returning applicants, who received a Prospect Burma scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year and who are continuing in the same degree programme. Down Load the application form here. Application form for continuing students 2013.pdf

• Application for New Applicants except those applying to study in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong. This form should be completed by applicants not wishing to study in Southeast Asia/Hong Kong. Down Load the application form here. Application form for New Applicants except for those applying to study in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong 2013.doc

• Application for New Applicants who are applying to study in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong. This form should be completed only by those students who wish to study in Southeast Asia or Hong Kong.  Down Load the application form here Application form for new students studying in SE Asia or Hong Kong 2013.pdf

Prospect Burma will not make grant payments without proof of a student’s enrolment for a specific course. But do not delay submission of your application: if you do not have a confirmed university place offer before 8 March you can provide evidence of your place offer later.

Applicants who received a grant in our 2012 round and who wish to apply again MUST attach their study reports (down load  study report template here) study report template 2013.doc on their experiences during 2012-13, otherwise the application is likely to be rejected. There is no need to wait for grades: you should send them to us as soon as they become available.

 Down load guidance notes  here Guidance notes for 2013 Scholarship applicants.doc

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