Prospect Burma

Description
Prospect Burma was established in 1989 and its scholarship program was started in 1992 with support from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize funds. By funding education for young Burmese, Prospect Burma seeks to help create a cadre of Burmese who will be competent to run the country once democracy returns. Its aim is to educate those who will bring their knowledge and skills back to Burma for its future development. In 2000, it supported 80 students studying in several countries.

Prospect Burma's scholarship programme has expanded over the years and in 2006 Prospect Burma was able to make a record 200 awards to Burmese students studying at universities worldwide.

Deadline: End of March of the same year.
Prospect Burma is offering Scholarships open to people of Burmese origin who meet the following conditions:

Eligibility
You may qualify for an award if you are of Burmese origin and have been accepted for, or enrolled in a degree course at an accredited college or university, and are:
¨ Accepted for and/or enrolled in a first degree (undergraduate) course at a college or university;
¨ Already studying, or accepted for, a Master’s degree course;
¨ A postgraduate student who has already started on a Doctorate, or has a confirmed offer of a place to read for a Doctorate.
We give preference to applicants studying one of the following subjects:

¨ Agriculture
¨ Engineering
¨ Civil Society
¨ Human Rights
¨ Development
¨ Nursing
¨ Ecology/Conservation
¨ Public Administration
¨ Education/Teacher Training
¨ Public Health
¨ Economics
¨ Science subjects

While we do not exclude any subjects entirely, we do not give any priority to the following subjects:

¨ Business Administration/Management
¨ Political Science
¨ Computer Science
¨ Medicine ( at first degree level)
¨ Finance/Banking/Marketing
¨ Fine & Performing Arts
¨ History
¨ Religious studies
We also give preference to students at educational institutions in South-East Asia or South Asia.

CRITERIA & CONDITIONS
We announce a competition each 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 eventually to return to Burma to help the democratic rebuilding of the country.
Our awards are intended as a contribution to tuition fees, academic course materials and living expenses including accommodation and food. We do not contribute to international travel, computer equipment 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.
Decisions on awards are made by Prospect Burma’s Scholarship Committee and are final.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Answer all questions fully. Write your name in the top right hand corner of each page.
We require the following supporting documents (in English or with a translation):
¨ Proof of enrolment at a university or college
¨ Copy of any letter giving other awards
¨ Copy of recent academic records and any existing academic references you may have
¨ Copy of the personal details page of your passport or travel document
¨ Any additional information you feel supports your case.

It helps us to speed matters up if we can contact you and your referees by e-mail or fax.
Please send the completed application forms to:
Residents of Thailand:
Education Project Coordinator,
P O Box 8, Mae Ping PO
Chiang Mai 50301
Thailand
E-Mail: bpeoshona@gmail.com

Residents elsewhere:
Ian C Sloane
Executive Director
Prospect Burma
Porter's Lodge
Rivermead Court, Ranelagh Gardens
London SW6 3SF
Tel: (44) (0) 207 371 0887
Fax: (44) (0) 207 371 0547
Website: www.prospectburma.org
Email: scholarships@prospectburma.org
You may send a copy of the form by e-mail or fax, but the signed original MUST follow by airmail.

Prospect Burma website at: www.prospectburma.org.
Every year application forms are available from January - March and the deadline for receipt of an application is the end of March of the same year. The deadline will be strictly adhered to and please do not send any applications after the deadline.

USA AMINEF 08/09 Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program

USA - 2008 / 2009 AMINEF Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars ProgramGENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.FULBRIGHT ASEAN VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2008-09The Fulbright Program is pleased to announce a new opportunity for Fulbright Visiting Scholars, The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program. The purpose of this new initiative is to provide opportunities for travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research on issues central to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. The program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations.PARTICIPATING COUNTRIESFor 2008-09, the inaugural year of the program, applications will be invited from interested individuals in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.ELIGIBILITYUniversity faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on ASEAN-U.S. issues are eligible to apply. Fields of inquiry may include economics, political economy, foreign policy, international relations, and history, including such relevant sub-specialties as security, trade, and cultural issues directly related to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment; they must be citizens of their countries; and they must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.PROJECTSProposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be encouraged to seek opportunities to voice the Southeast Asian perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences. All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications. Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.DURATION OF AWARDAward periods are flexible and should be congruent with the needs of the project. The minimum period for an award is two (2) months, the maximum period six (6) months.AWARD TERMSGrants will provide a monthly stipend for grantees, together with round-trip air travel, and a book and incidental allowance. A small travel allowance for travel within the U.S. will also be available. A small additional sum will be available for one dependent for grant periods of three months or more.HOW TO APPLYCandidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:AMINEFGedung Balai Pustaka, 6th FloorJl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4Jakarta 10720Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id.APPLICATIONSApplications are to be submitted to the American Indonesian Exchange Program (AMINEF). Applications for this program will be evaluated by a peer review panel in accordance with normal Fulbright standards that are competitive, merit-based, open and transparent. Final selections will be made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington.APPLICATION DEADLINEOctober 30, 2007. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.CONTACT INFORMATIONSpecific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id.

ASEAN scholarship for Myanmar Students

The ASEAN Scholarships for Myanmar is tenable for 4 years leading to theaward of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'Advanced'(GCE 'A') Level (or equivalent) certificate.The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from SecondaryThree to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactoryperformance of the scholar. Students from Myanmar are nominated by the Myanmar Ministry of Education forthe scholarships. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will beconsidered for the Merit Awards.

Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated for the scholarship.

1 Be nationals of The Union of Myanmar

2 Be between 14+ to 16+ years old

3 Completed at least Grade 9 and have done consistently well in school examinations

4 Be proficient in English and have offered English Language as a subject at Grade 9

Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

1 Application period - June to July

2 Selection test and interview dates - August Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates

3 Award of scholarship - early September

4 Arrival of scholars in Singapore - late September1 Please enquire with the Myanmar Ministry of Education with regard to application for the scholarships.The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Yangon1 Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation2 S$400 settling-in allowance (once only)

3 Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course

4 Waiver of school fees and donation to the Education Fund

5 Waiver of GCE 'O' and 'A' Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)

6 Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover7 Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)8 THERE IS NO BOND ATTACHED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP

Singapore Undergraduate ASEAN Scholarship

Nanyang Technology University ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships
The Undergraduate Scholarships for ASEAN students are offered by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for students from the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN. ASEAN comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The scholarship is to finance the pursuit of an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis at NTU.
Eligibility
All nationals (citizens and permanent residents) of a member country of ASEAN (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and are very competitive.
Terms and Conditions
The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period of candidature for the undergraduate degree course at NTU. It covers the tuition fee and a living allowance of $3,500 per annum. There will be no bond apart from the 3-year bond applicable to all foreign students under the Tuition Grant Scheme.
A recipient of the scholarship may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, grant or award without the prior approval of NTU.
Application
Application for the scholarships must be submitted on the prescribed forms. This is separate and distinct from the application form for admission to NTU.
Completed application forms must be submitted by January 31 to:
International Students UnitRegistrar's OfficeNanyang Technological UniversityAdministration Annex, Level 342 Nanyang AvenueSingapore 639815
Fax: (65) 7946510

Scholarship in Japan : 2008 Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF)

Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF) 2008 Program aims to nurture human networking among ASEAN countries, Bangladesh and Japan.The AYF preparatory course before entering Japanese Graduate School as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship student is offered by The Japan Foundation. AYF program is open to university graduates in the region who wish to contribute to regional cooperation after obtaining a Master and/or Ph. D. Degree in Japanese Graduate Schools as follows:1. Features of the Asian Youth Fellowship ProgramAYF consists of the following component:q Coordination of a host professor and research plan development during the preparatory course in Japanq Preparatory course (Japanese Language and cultural activities)q Follow ups after completing the preparatory courseThe scholarship grantees shall receive a preparatory course in the Japanese language for approximately 7 months, at The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, Japan. The preparatory course is developed for people who have never learned Japanese language before. Grantees are provided with dormitory. Accompanying family is NOT allowed during the preparatory course.*After completing the preparatory course, grantees will be proceeding to Japanese graduate schools as Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students (principally Research Student) from April 2009.2. Field of Studyq Any of the fields in Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering and Natural Science is acceptable..q Students pursuing study areas that would contribute to his/her country or region will be given preference.* Technical training course is excluded.3. Qualifications（1） Nationality: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.（2） Age: under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2009 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1974)（3） Academic Backgrounds: university or college graduates with a bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree(those who will graduate from a university or college by the Registration Day of AYF may apply, but the grants may be CANCELLED if grantees fail to arrive in Kansai on the starting day of the preparatory course.)（4） Other requirements:a. Good proficiency in English is required.b. Military men and military civilian employees registered on the personnel list are excluded.c. Applicants should be in good health.d. The applicant whose spouse has already won a Japanese Government scholarship will not be selected as a grantee, and likewise in the case of a couple applying at the same time.e. The applicant who has been awarded a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship in the past will not be selected as a grantee unless he/she has had a few years' research or teaching experience after returning to his/her country.4. Grant Coverage during the Preparatory Course（1） Expenses necessary for participation in the official curriculum (transportation, teaching material, etc.)（2） Meals during the program (partly in the form of cash allowances) and a set amount of allowances to cover miscellaneous living expenses.（3） Accommodation (a single room) at the Institute（4） Overseas travel insurance for disease and injury for the duration of the program（5） Round-trip, economy-class airline between the nearest international airport from the residence and Kansai International Airport (Osaka, Japan) on the most direct and economical route.（6） Japanese visa as a trainee*The above terms of the grant will be effective for the period of the preparatory course. After completing the AYF Program, grantees will proceed to Japanese universities as the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship students. Allowances, accommodations, and other status are subject to Monbukagakusho’s regulations.5. Selection(1) Japanese diplomatic missions concerned, in cooperation with the foreign governments concerned, will select preliminary candidates from among applicants by means of a review of the documents submitted.(2) Those who have been selected as the preliminary candidates will be recommended to Asian Youth Fellowship Committee, Tokyo, Japan. The Committee will select grantees from among the preliminary candidates by means of an interview made in their respective countries by a mission member assigned and dispatched by the Committee.(3) Final announcement in writing will be provided by the Embassy of Japan after the AYF Committee. The grantees of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship for 2009 will be finally selected, on condition that they have completed the AYF preparatory course successfully, after the university placement has been made.6. Application ProcedureApplicants must submit the following documents according to the instruction given by the Embassy of Japan in their own country by the date appointed. The documents submitted will not be returned.DEADLINE: (Please contact the Embassy of Japan in your country) September - November * 2007For Dateline and more information please contact the Embassy of Japan in your country or visit website (http://www.asiaseed.org/ayfj/) before submitting the application.

The Open Society Institute's Network Scholarship Program

Description

OSI's Supplementary Grant Program for Burmese students was established in 1994 to address primarily -- but not exclusively -- the needs of Burmese refugee students whose college education was disrupted due to political instability in Burma. The goal of the program is to enable these students to complete their education, as well as to assist students just beginning their academic career outside of Burma.

Requirements
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-40, must be accepted into a full-time study program, must already have partial support, and must intend to return to Burma. Students who are enrolled in English as a Second Language Programs and high school are not eligible for the Supplementary Grant Program - Burma.

Provisions
Grants are provided to students in three different categories: tuition - not to exceed 50% of tuition per course; living expenses - students who have succeeded in funding their tuition, either through scholarships or their own financial means, are eligible for additional housing and living funds; other - students who have secured all other funds but cannot afford additional expenses such as books, materials, health insurance, transportation to and from the school.

Application deadline
For students studying in Asia and Australia: March 15, 2007.
For students studying in North America, Europe: March 15, 2007.


Contact Information
Vera Johnson Supplementary Grant Program - Burma The Open Society Institute 400 W. 59th Street, 4th Floor ph: 212 548 0175 Fax: 212 548 4652 email: vjohnson@sorosny.org

For more information and to download the application, go to: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/supplementary_burma

OSI Scholarship Program Contact in Thailand:
Shona Kirkwood PO Box 8, Mae Ping Post Office, Chiang Mai, 50301 Email: skirkw@ksc15.th.com