Scholarships

Application / How to apply

To apply for DISP, you need to submit all applicant information, essays and supporting documents within the application period. 

Applications open from January 15, 2024 (11.30pm MMT) to February 23, 2024 (11.30pm MMT)

Those who have previously created an account on the Slate Application system should use their existing account to apply for DISP 2024 Application.  New applicants must register, complete, and submit their applications through the website. The application includes:

• Personal Information 
• Contact Information
• Education History
• Professional Experience, Employment History & Volunteer Work
• International Experiences
• Academic Interests 
• Two essays
• Upload required Supporting Documents: 

• Academic Records (Certificates & Transcripts)
  • Note: Transcripts with complete record of grades from all years attended
•      A copy of both sides of National Registration Card (NRC) for in-person programs
• A copy of front page of passport (If available)
• 3 letters of recommendation
  • Note: Recommendation letters in English are preferred but if your recommender cannot provide one in English, the letters can be written in Burmese. However, if the applicant is selected for an in-person interview, the recommendation letters need to be translated before the interview date – the program team will advise.

After applicants have completed and submitted their applications, each application will be reviewed to confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be asked to complete an online test to check your level of English. If you score above the minimum requirements of the program you are applying for, your application will be reviewed again, and you may be shortlisted for an interview. More information on the English Diagnostic Test is below.

English diagnostic test 

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be asked to complete an online test to check your level of English. The test will take place on the Teaching and e-Learning Platform. You will need to register, and a test date will be provided for you between February X and March X. If you score above the minimum requirements of the program you are applying for, your application will be reviewed again, and you have a chance to be shortlisted for an interview. 

Interviews and final selection

If you meet the selection criteria and fit the DISP profile and requirements of the program you applied for, you will be invited for an interview. The interviews will take place in April on Zoom. You will be invited via email, and the program team may request some additional information ahead of the interview.

Application submission

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Please do not submit more than one application.

Application timeline for Cohort 1