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  • Apply for Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship 2014-2015
  • Posted 25, Apl 2013
  • The U.S. Embassy Rangoon is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program for the academic year 2014-2015. The program gives full scholarship funding to Burmese students seeking a Master’s Degree at a university in the United States of America. The deadline for applications is July 3, 2013
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  • Apply for New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Awards
  • Posted 22,  Apl 2013
  • Up to 10 New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Awards (NZAS) are available for Myanmar candidates for full-time postgraduate study at one of ten eligible New Zealand institutions.  Two scholarships are reserved for officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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  • Apply for Research Fellowships 2013-2014 (Understanding Myanmar’s Development)
  • Posted 10,  Apl 2013
  • Applications are open for scholarships for Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) for 2013 academic year. The scholarship is available for international students to pursue master’s program in the field of Public Administration/ Public Policy from October 2013 at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan. Approx 10 scholarships are awarded for one year. The scholarship will cover tuition fees provide monthly allowance up to 242,000 yen, travel allowance and accommodations. The deadline of the applications differs according to the country.
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  • 2013 Japanese Government Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) for Master’s Students in Japan
  • Posted 9,  Apl 2013
  • Applications are open for scholarships for Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) for 2013 academic year. The scholarship is available for international students to pursue master’s program in the field of Public Administration/ Public Policy from October 2013 at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan. Approx 10 scholarships are awarded for one year. The scholarship will cover tuition fees provide monthly allowance up to 242,000 yen, travel allowance and accommodations. The deadline of the applications differs according to the country.
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  • Apply Indonesian Government Scholarships
  • Posted 22,  Mar 2013 
  • Each year, the Indonesian Government offers scholarships for master’s degree program in one of 13 prominent universities in Indonesia. These government scholarships are open for the students of developing countries. The scholarship is offered for a maximum of 36 months period of study. The application process must be completed no later than end of April.
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  • Apply Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship 
  • Posted 21,  Mar 2013 
  • The U.S. Embassy Rangoon is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program for the academic year 2014-2015. The program gives full scholarship funding to Burmese students seeking a Master’s Degree at a university in the United States of America. The deadline for applications is July 3, 2013
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  • Apply for IRENA scholarship
  • Posted 7,  Mar 2013 
  • The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is now accepting applications for IRENA scholarship programme for 2013-2015 academic years. The scholarship is open for the international students to pursue any one of the eight MSc courses at MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology, UAE. MSc scholars will also work on a research project relevant to renewable energies in order to complete Master thesis. Total 20 full scholarships are available. Application will be closed on 31st May 2013.
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  • Apply for New Zealand Asean Scholars Awards
  • Posted 22 February 2013 
  • New Zealand offers up to 10* New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Awards (NZAS) for Myanmar candidates for full-time postgraduate study – Postgraduate Diploma and Master Degree – at one of nine eligible New Zealand institutions. In order to apply for an award, please visit the university’s website for application instructions. Application Deadline: 18 June 2013
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  • Apply for KAAD scholarships study in Germany

  • Posted 22 February 2013 
  • The KAAD Scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives.
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  • Apply for ADB – Japan Scholarship Program
  • Posted 22 February 2013 
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) – It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries* to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
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  • Apply for Korea Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
  • Posted 19 February 2013
  • Korean Government is offering scholarships for international students to pursue graduate studies (master and doctoral program) at participating Korean universities. Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program. For 2013 academic year, total 760 grantees are available among which 360 allocations made by respective Korean Embassies and 400 allocations are for the designated Korean Universities. Applicants have to apply for this program via either an embassy or a designated university.
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  • Apply for SEARCA scholarships (MS and PhD) 
  • Posted 29 January 2013 
  • The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields for School Year 2014-2015. The SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application. Agriculture and related sciences (including biological sciences, fishery, environmental science, statistics, forestry and social sciences) The deadline is 30 July 2013. 
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  • Apply Now for THABYAY SMALL GRANTS INITIATIVE (TSGI)
  • Posted 8 January 2013
  • The Thabyay Small Grants Initiative Program aims to help Myanmar students cover the fees and costs of applying for universities and scholarships. It does not provide scholarships for study at university, but it seeks to fill the gaps that other scholarship programs do not cover. Applicants can apply for one or more of the following five kinds of support: (1) The cost of internationally accredited examinations (2) University Application Fees (3) Charges related to university entrance exams and interviews (4) The costs of obtaining a passport and an appropriate student visa. (5) The cost of conducting research during Master and Ph.D studies.
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