Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship

The U.S. Embassy Rangoon is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the academic year 2012-2013. The program gives full scholarship funding to Burmese students, chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential, who are seeking a Master’s Degree at a university in the United States of America.

The Foreign Fulbright Fellowship Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Approximately 300,000 "Fulbrighters" have participated in the Program since its inception. Currently, the Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries world.

Fulbright Foreign Student scholarships provide tuition and related academic fees, a monthly stipend for room, board and incidental expenses, supplemental health and accident benefits, a book and equipment allowance, travel allowance, and the opportunity to attend Fulbright enrichment activities.

Fulbright Informational sessions:

Dates:     Monday, March 28, 2011
               Wednesday, April 27, 2011
               Thursday, May 12, 2011

Time:       5:00 p.m.

Place:      The American Center, 14 Tawwin Street, Dagon Township

Application Deadline: June 3, 2011

Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program Announcement
Fulbright Application Form (Required)
Supplemental Forms (Required)
         Letter of Reference
         Academic Records Information Form

For more information on the Fulbright Foreign Students Scholarship Program, please contact the Cultural Affairs Section, Public Affairs Office, American Embassy, 110 University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Rangoon, Ph: 536509 / 534173 Ext: 4369, email: RangoonUSECA@state.gov.

more information : http://burma.usembassy.gov/scholarships.html