FACT SHEET University Scholarships Myanmar Aim We provide university scholarship support for highly capable Myanmar students with strong academic performance to attend higher education in Thailand. With the opportunity of higher education, Myanmar youth have better access to employment and increased options to serve as future leaders in Myanmar, promoting tolerance and diversity, and contributing to the development of their communities. University Scholarships for Myanmar Students Selection Criteria:  Strong academic performance  Strong desire to pursue higher education  Lack of educational funding  Committed to community support after graduation Despite the drastic changes which have taken place in Myanmar since 2011, the country is not yet able to offer quality education at the tertiary level. There are also approximately two million migrants in Thailand who are still considered unregistered. We award university scholarships to students from all ethnicities within Myanmar and to Myanmar refugees and migrants living on Thai soil. Without financial resources, they would not be able to continue their studies in higher education. The grants cover educational costs such as tuition fees, school books, uniforms and students’ living expenses. Approach All scholars are required to sign a grant letter/code of conduct and an annual budget agreement. Students access the selection process via a partner organisation or come directly from one of the high schools we support. We then select students by assessing submitted documentation (university admission, essays and all required forms). A team of three members carefully considers each application; shortlisted candidates are then interviewed and Contact us: Child’s Dream Foundation 238/3 Wualai Road, T. Haiya, A. Muang Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand www.childsdream.org [email protected] Rangsit University, Bangkok Tel. +66 (0)53 201 811 Fax +66 (0)53 201 812 selected accordingly. We provide ongoing support for students for the duration of their studies. Guiding Principles:  Promoting the development of the countries from which the individuals come  Educating individuals at post-high school level  Supporting the development of the educational system in the country of origin  Prioritising students that have a positive multiplier effect (i.e. teachers, social workers, NGO workers)  Prioritising studies that have a direct impact in the country when students graduate and begin to work  Prioritising students who study in their country of origin  Acknowledging that some students may be forced to study abroad due to factors such as lack of education facilities or extreme corruption  Promoting social reconciliation (addressing unbalanced ethnic, gender, and/or class issues)  Supporting the education of disadvantaged individuals (such as those from very poor or rural families)  Being as objective as possible in the student, university and major selection process according to clear criteria Budget & Reporting Our experience is that a Myanmar student studying in Thailand in an English programme (as Myanmar students do not know the Thai language) will cost about USD 9,000 per year. This is an average figure that may vary according to the type of academic study. To ensure that the students can complete their studies it is important that a donor commits to fund the full study path of a student (four to five years leading to a BA/BSc, or approximately two years leading to an MA/MSc). One student studying for four years is USD 9,000 per year or a total of USD 36,000 for four years. This budget is scalable according to the number of students, i.e. ten students = USD 90,000 per year. We provide individual reporting on students to donors on a semester basis. Contact us: Child’s Dream Foundation 238/3 Wualai Road, T. Haiya, A. Muang Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand www.childsdream.org [email protected] Tel. +66 (0)53 201 811 Fax +66 (0)53 201 812