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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
GBP 4,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
- other
Description
Purposes: The Learning to Leadership (LtL) programme supports students who are interested in ensuring that their country is peaceful and democratic by providing them with the resources and support required to undertake a quality education at an overseas university. They gain vital skills that are desperately needed, including within subjects such as: information technology, civil engineering or infrastructure, healthcare, and education
Benefits
Awards are for 1 year and students must apply again for every subsequent year of their studies. Awards can cover the costs associated with:
tuition fees;
academic course materials;
living expenses including accommodation and food.
A Prospect Burma scholarship will not cover:
expenses for the scholar’s family;
additional travel during the course of the study programme;
expenses related field trips, participation in workshops/seminars or internships which are not contributing to degree credit.
Eligibility
- Be originally from Myanmar - priority will be given to students who are currently resident in and applying from Myanmar;
- Be in the process of enrolling or have acceptance for, and/or enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree/PhD at an accredited college or university, in any country - Prospect Burma will ask for a copy of the acceptance letter from the University only for
- Shortlisted candidates;
- Have a strong academic record and performance;
- Have a strong desire to pursue higher education;
- Come from underprivileged families and/or can demonstrate financial need;
- Have a vision for their contribution to Myanmar’s democratic development and are committed to returning to Myanmar after graduation.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
Netherlands
Nationality
Myanma
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Before applying for a scholarship, you should have a clear idea of what you want to study and why, as well as have an idea of the long term career goals that your further education can help you to achieve. Other things to consider before submitting an application:
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.
You are required to check how much you need to study abroad per year, and 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.