Miriam College – Prospect Burma Scholarships for Myanmar Citizens
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In 2008 there will be two to four funded places for Myanmar women to study bachelors’ degrees at Miriam College in Manila in the Philippines. Applicants can choose to study on any one of the following subjects
- BSc in Environmental Planning and Management or
- BSc in Social Work
- BA Communication Arts
- BA International Studies (International Politics Stream)
- BA International Studies (International Development
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- BA Psychology
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Child Development and Education
Miriam College, established in 1926, is a premier Filipino Catholic educational institution for students committed to the values of truth, justice, peace, environmental sustainability and gender equality. A holistic and technologically enhanced curriculum is offered at all levels. Miriam College accepts only female students at the undergraduate level. The academic programs develop both the learning and caring competencies of students as they are prepared to be leaders in whatever endeavor they want to pursue. Miriam College’s programs are enriched by a wide range of national, regional and international linkages developed through academic courses and special centers.
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Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicants must be female.
2. Applicants must have passed one of the following:
At least two years of a university degree from Myanmar
or
An international high school certificate such as IGCSE or GED
or
An international college admissions exam such as SAT
3. Applicants must have strong oral and written English language skills If you have completed an English language test (such as TOEFL, IELTS), attach the certificate to your application. If you have not completed one of these exams your English will be tested as part of the selection process.
4. Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience working for peace or human development.
5. Applicants must be committed to return to their place of origin upon completion of their studies at Miriam College to continue their work for peace and development.
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Application Process
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Applicants must complete the application form and either post or email it with necessary documents to:
PO Box 8, Mae Ping Post Office, Chiang Mai, 50301, Thailand
The application deadline is May 15th 2008. Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application form
1. All previous academic transcripts. If these are not available, a letter should be attached explaining why not.
2. A copy of your passport if available.
3. Two reference letters which explain in detail why you are a suitable applicant for this program.
4. Other relevant documentation related to your work experience.
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Important Information for applicants
1. No support is available under this program for dependants.
2. The scholarship will cover only one round trip ticket from Myanmar to Manila. No support will be available for students to return to Myanmar in the middle of their degree programs.
3. The scholarship will also include a basic monthly allowance for food and accommodation.
4. Students supported by this program will be expected to meet Miriam College requirements, which include studying on a full time basis, doing regular volunteer work and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.
5. Successful applicants will be required 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.
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Time Frame
All eligible applications received by the deadline of May 15th will be considered by two committees of academics and development workers. All information in the application will be kept confidential. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone or email by the 1st of June for language testing. The results will be announced by the 30th of June. Visa processing will take place in Myanmar and Manila throughout July, August and September. Successful applicants will be expected to travel to the Philippines at the end of September to start the academic program at the beginning of October.
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More information about Miriam College is available at www.mc.edu.ph
For more information about the scholarship program contact sss@burmaed.org