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Miriam College – Prospect Burma Scholarships for

Myanmar Citizens
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 Stream)
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.

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
Applicants must complete the attached form and either post or email it with
necessary documents to:

miriammyanmar@gmail.com or

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.

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.

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.

More information about Miriam College is available at www.mc.edu.ph

For more information about the scholarship program contact sss@burmaed.org
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Name:
University: Miriam College
PROSPECT
Please PRINT your email address CLEARLY
BURMA/Miriam
Tell us immediately if it changes → Your Email:

College
Scholarship Application form 2008
♦ Please answer ALL questions fully in English in black ink
♦ Completed forms must be mailed or emailed by 15th May 2008
♦ PLEASE READ THE GUIDANCE NOTES CAREFULLY

♦ DELETED We do not acknowledge receipt of applications, not do we send

rejection notices (AS Thabyay will do this for Miriam applications)

SUMMARY OF YOUR APPLICATION

Name: Date of Birth:

Male/Female: Ethnic Origin:

Level of Degree studying for: Subject:

October 2008

Course ends (month/year): Funding requested (state amount and

May 2012 currency):
165,700 Pesos

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY. Do NOT write anything below

Registered: New Student: Yes/No

Previous study report received:

Course enrolment confirmed: Offer of Place:

References: Sent for Received Checked

Scholarship C’tee decision: Applicant shortlisted : Yes/No

Final decision: Reject □ Accept □ Amount granted:

Successful applicant notified:

Grant letter issued: Returned signed:

Funds transferred on: Receipt acknowledged:

Notes:

1. YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS

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Full Name: Aliases (if any): Ethnic origin:

Date of Birth Place of Birth Male/Female Married/Single No. of Children

Mailing Address:

City: Post Code: Country:

Telephone: Fax: E-Mail:

(country code & number)
Details of passport or other travel document:
Number:
Issuing Authority:
Place & Date of issue:

2. PARENTS
If either or both parents are retired or deceased, please give their previous occupation

Father:
Name Occupation:
Country of residence:

Mother:
Name Occupation:
Country of residence:

3. STUDENT STATUS:

Delete one of the following: Name of university /college:

a) I have been accepted for the following Miriam College

university/college: Miriam College

b) I am continuing my studies at the following

university/college:

Address of your university/college: Katipunan Rd., Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Post Code: 1101 Country: Telephone: Email:

Philippines +632 435 9240 Ipo@mc.edu.ph
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Name:

Are you currently enrolled in a first degree (undergraduate) course? YES/NO

If YES, attach documentation confirming that you are registered as a

student and include a transcript of your most recent year of study.

Are you currently enrolled on a postgraduate degree course? YES/NO

If YES, attach documentation confirming that you are registered as a

student.

Do you have a confirmed offer of a place on a postgraduate degree course? YES/NO

If YES, attach a copy of the offer.

If you cannot attach all the required documents when sending the
application, please explain the reasons in a letter, and send them
as soon as you can.

Applications without all necessary supporting documents will be

rejected.

You may attach further documents if you think they will help your
application.

4. DETAILS OF YOUR COURSE:

Title:

Is the course? FULL TIME PART TIME CORRESPONDENCE

(Please delete as appropriate)
Starting Date: (Month/Year) Expected finishing/graduating date:
October 2008 (Month/Year)

May 2012
What is your main subject of study?

What is the title of your thesis? (If appropriate)

What qualification do you hope to receive from this course, eg BA, BSc? MA etc

2008
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Name:
5. PREVIOUS EDUCATION

a. Name & location of Secondary School attended:

b. Subjects studied: Examinations passed with dates:

c. Details of College/University attendance: Examinations passed with dates:

d. Details of any formal English language tuition/examinations passed:

6. REFERENCES

Names and addresses of people who can comment on your academic ability (one of
these must be your current or most recent academic supervisor):

First Referee Second Referee

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

Fax: Fax:

Email: Email:

Attach at least one written academic reference.

If you fail to give the names of ACADEMIC referees, it will delay consideration of
your application.

Names of friends, other students or relations ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

2008
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Name:

7. FINANCIAL QUESTIONS

a. EXPENDITURE: How much are your annual academic fees & living expenses? Make
clear the currency used (US Dollars, Pounds sterling, Thai baht, Indian rupees etc)

Currency Philippine Pesos

Tuition Fees per year 55,000

Registration fees 8,000

Books & other materials 9,000
Other academic fees 9,000
Accommodation (9 months) 34,000
Food (9 months) 45,000
Local Travel 3,000
Other expenses Other living 30,200
expenses, communication,
airfare, and visa
193,200
TOTAL EXPENDITURE

b. INCOME: Sources of Financial Support for the academic year. Please indicate whether
the amounts are assured, or if you have made an application:
Include applications to the Open Society Institute (OSI) or other funders.
Details Applied for? Or Amount
Certain?

Own Funds
Parents/relatives/other
individuals
Other scholarships/ Miriam College fee Certain 27,500
grants/ fee waiver waiver
Part time work

Other

TOTAL INCOME

NET FUNDING REQUIRED (total expenditure minus total income) …………… Pesos

FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ALL OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT,

GIVEN NOW OR AT A LATER DATE, WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION
2008
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Name:

c. Details of your bank account:

Name of Bank and branch address: SWIFT code:*

Name in which account is held: Account number: Bank clearing code (if any)*:

We prefer that you have your own account, but if you use a friend’s account, be
sure they agree.
*Ask your bank for the codes needed for bank transfers

Prospect Burma only offers partial awards; how will you cover the rest of your expenses?

8. BIOGRAPHY
Give details of your connection with, and dates of residence in Burma and in your present
country of residence. Tell us also of your reasons for choosing your course of study. Continue
on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.

2008
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Name:
9. FUTURE PLANS (This section is very important)
We will give preference to candidates studying subjects relevant to the development of Burma.
Please use this space to tell us in your own words about your future plans, and how you will
benefit Burma. Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary and sign it.
This section must be your own composition and handwritten
If we receive an identical answer from another applicant, both will be
disqualified.

If you are awarded a scholarship, we will ask you to sign an undertaking that that
you firmly intend to return to Burma when feasible to help your country’s
development.

If we have already awarded you a grant, we will not consider another application
unless we have received a report from you.
2008
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- Miriam College Extension -

1. Work History

Please include any part time or voluntary work that you have done.

Dates of Name of
Type of Work Salary
Employment Employer

2. Additional Personal Information

1. What are the three characteristics/qualities others value in you as

a person?
______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

2. How do you assess yourself as a student?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

3. How do you assess yourself as a person?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

4. What do you consider as your most outstanding achievement?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

5. What characteristics/qualities do you value in person/s you

admire?
______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

6. What are your expectations about college life?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

3. Essay. Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience

working for peace or human development. Describe what you
have done to further peace and human development in your
country. This section must be your own composition.
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4. Community REFERENCES

Attach two recommendation letters from people who can comment on your community
work experience. Include their details below. At least one reference should be from a
community leader who has experience with your work. Referees must not be members of your
immediate family.

First Referee Second Referee

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

Fax: Fax:

Email: Email:

Signature…………………………………………………………….Date……………………………