Cetana supports scholars at universities in Thailand, primarily for granting of master's degrees, and in the United States, primarily at the undergraduate level. Please refer to the LINKS PAGE for information about Cetana’s partnership schools.

Partner institutions in the United States include: Linfield College, Oregon  www.linfield.edu; Berea College, Kentucky  www.berea.edu; DePauw University, Indiana  www.depauw.edu; and Suffolk University in Boston  www.suffolk.edu.

Partner institutions in Thailand include: Assumption University, Bangkok  www.grad.au.edu; Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok [link to www.ait.ac.th; Mahidol University, Phayathai campus, Bangkok www.tm.mahidol.ac.th; and Mahidol University, Salaya campus, Bangkok 
www.mahidol.ac.th/mueng/campuses.htm

Cetana selects a limited number of scholars, simply because the foundation has limited resources. Scholars from all religious and ethnic groups in Myanmar are eligible for scholarships.

Cetana support for scholars covers the cost of education, room and board, travel to and from the university, and associated expenses for the duration of their study abroad. Cetana also provides mentors who are available to offer the scholars advice and practical support in bridging cultures. The Outreach Committee in Myanmar assists the graduate in finding rewarding employment upon return.

Scholars pledge to return to Myanmar for a period of at least three years after they complete their studies, so that they can share their new knowledge and experience. As of summer 2007, Cetana has supported 56 students.  Of its 45 alumni who have received bachelor’s or master’s degrees, 33 graduates (73%) have returned to Myanmar. The graduates find rewarding positions, particularly in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), through which they can make important contributions to the people of Myanmar.

Overview of criteria considered in the choice of scholars:

- current resident of Myanmar.

- chosen area of study is useful in developing social     services or human resources within Myanmar.

- distinction in undergraduate studies and leadership in activities that benefit others; also work experience in the chosen area of study.

- no political affiliation; less than 40 years of age.

- TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper; 197 computer) or IELTS score of at least 5.5.
already accepted in school of choice; applicants for AIT must have at least a one-term scholarship.

- willing to pledge to return to Myanmar for a minimum of three years after completion of study.

View Complete Criteria:

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Applications may be obtained from:

Cetana Scholarship Program
c/o English Center
YMCA, Centennial Building, 3rd Floor 
263 Mahabandoola Street, Botataung Township
Yangon, Myanmar

View Application (including Reference Form):

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Application deadlines:

May 1 for study at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)  (commence August, same year)

September 30 for study at Mahidol and Assumption University (ABAC) in Bangkok

U.S. universities (commence May – August of following year)