Please read all the guidance notes on this page before applying for a Prospect Burma In-person Scholarship.
Timing
Scholarship applications open on 1 December and close on 31 January each year. Announcements regarding the application process will be made on Prospect Burma’s Facebook page and website.
To ensure fairness, all applications must be submitted using the designated application form. Applications received after 31 January or submitted outside of the official application form will not be accepted.
Scholarship conditions
The scholarship is awarded for a period of one year, and students are required to reapply each year, ensuring that they meet the minimum criteria for renewal. This includes maintaining a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 or above, completing mandatory surveys, and submitting required reports.
In the event that recipients misuse the funds, drop out of their studies, or fail to comply with the conditions set forth by Prospect Burma, the organisation reserves the right to reclaim the funds that have been awarded.
Failure to meet the conditions of the scholarship could also result in the termination of the scholarship, and the recipient may be blacklisted, preventing them from applying for future scholarships through Prospect Burma.
Changing academic programmes is strictly prohibited, unless there are exceptional circumstances that warrant an exception, which must be discussed and approved by Prospect Burma in advance.
The maximum duration of the scholarship is as follows (please note that continuing students need to apply each year for a continuation of their support):
- Undergraduate degree: 5 years
- Master’s degree: 3 years
- PhD: 3 years
While students may request to defer their studies for one year or seek an extension, they must first consult with Prospect Burma to ensure that such decisions are aligned with the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Students are permitted to apply for other scholarships simultaneously, however they must fully disclose such applications to Prospect Burma to maintain transparency and ensure compliance with the scholarship’s policies.
A scholarship cannot be used to support other family members, additional travel during study, or additional trips (e.g. seminars, conferences, field trips) which do not contribute to degree credit.
Scholarships can be used to cover health insurance, but not separate medical, dental or other health-related costs. You must purchase adequate health insurance or have other arrangements in place to cover these costs.
We positively encourage you to explore other funding opportunities at the same time including other ‘partial’ scholarships, so that Prospect Burma would provide just part of your funding. However, if you have received a ‘full scholarship’ from elsewhere, you will be identified as fully funded already and we will disregard your application. You must insert all details of your other funding in your application form.
Scholarship awards are paid directly to your bank account in most circumstances. However, where we have an agreement in place with your university, the tuition fee portion of the award can be paid directly to the university.
Decisions on awards are made by the Prospect Burma Scholarship Committee and are final. Anyone submitting false documents, making untrue statements or failing to disclose all relevant information will not receive a grant either this year, or in the future.
Scholarship support package
Prospect Burma offers a comprehensive scholarship support package, determined by the applicant’s financial need and study conditions, which includes:
- Tuition support for eligible courses
- Allowances to cover living expense, and study materials
- Students are paired with a dedicated senior scholarship recipient who provides guidance throughout their studies
- For postgraduate students, a research allowance may be provided if the programme requires it. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please note, the scholarship does not cover expenses beyond those listed above.