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.