Pannasastra University Scholarships

http://www.puc.edu.kh/

PLEASE NOTE: for official information, specific details, and updated deadlines and instructions, please check the organization’s website and current application forms; if you have problems or questions, please contact us.

Deadlines:

• March 15 each year

Description:

• PUC was set up in 2000, by a group of Cambodian expatriates from the United States of America, whose
  objectives are to contribute to the development and enhancement of Cambodia’s human resources.
• In 2009-2010, there will be four funded places for Myanmar citizens to study bachelors’ degrees at
  Pannasastra University in Phnom Penh. Applicants can choose to study any one of the following subjects:
• BS: Environmental Science BA: Economics
• BA: Anthropology BA: Community Development
• BA: International Relations BA: Journalism
• BA: History BA: TESOL
• BA: Political Science BS: Statistics
• BA: Psychology Bachelor of Law
• BA: Sociology
• PUC was set up in 2000, by a group of Cambodian expatriates from the United States of America, whose
  objectives are to contribute to the development and enhancement of Cambodia’s human resources.
• No support is available under this program for dependants.
• The scholarship will cover only one round-trip ticket from Myanmar to Cambodia. No support will be
  available for students to return to Myanmar in the middle of their degree programs.
• The scholarship will also include a basic monthly allowance for food and accommodation.
• Students supported by this program will be expected to meet Pannasastra University requirements, which include studying on a full-time basis and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.
• 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 used to
  fund their studies.

Eligibility and Restrictions:

• Applicants must be Myanmar citizens.
• Applicants must have passed the GED or the High School Matriculation Examination (10th standard) in Myanmar and have a TOEFL of at least 500 or IELTS of at least 5.5.
• Perference will be given to applicants with experience working for peace or human development.
• Upon completion of their studies, applicants must be committed to return to Myanmar to work for peace and development.

Application Procedure:

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

PO Box 8,

Mae Ping Post Office,

sgpburma@gmail.com

Chiang Mai, 50301

THAILAND


• The application deadline is 15 March 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
• Applicants who are short-listed by the scholarship committee will be sent university application documents in May 2009. The final announcement of awards will be made in June 2009. Sucessful applicants will start the program in August 2009.

Attachments:

• academic transcripts (high school, university, TOEFL or other language ability certificate)
• passport copy if you have it; if not, say when you will have it
• scholarship letter from other organisation/school if you are receiving other support
• two reference letters
• three essays in the application