Myanmar Scholar

The Kearny Alliance Asia Journalism Scholarship for

Myanmar Students at

Hong Kong Baptist University

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Deadline: March 15^th 2008

Program description

The Kearny Alliance Asia is offering two full scholarships for Myanmar students to study journalism at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in Hong Kong.

The scholarship will provide full tuition, visas, airfares, living expenses and housing for students in either one of the following courses:

Masters of International Journalism Studies

Bachelor of Social Science in Communication majoring in International Journalism

or

Bachelor of Social Science in Communication majoring in Broadcast Journalism

Programs in the School of Communication at HKBU aim to prepare students for a career in media and communication. The degree programs have the following objectives:

The Communication programme is designed to develop each student’s potential for critical thinking and creative ability, in accordance with the University’s overall philosophy of “whole person” education. Objectives specific to the Communication course are:

1. To provide students with a systematic analysis of communication and media in contemporary society, with a primary focus on China, including Hong Kong;

2. To educate competent communication professionals to meet the needs of a community undergoing rapid socio-political and technological changes; and

3. To help students to cultivate a proper sense of social consciousness and ethical responsibility as they prepare for careers in professions which have a profound impact for good or ill upon the contemporary world.

Eligibility

Applicants wishing to apply for the Masters of International Journalism should:

(a) hold a Bachelor’s Degree; AND

(b) be able to communicate in English at an advanced level, possessing one or more of the following qualifications:

(i) A minimum score of 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based) in TOEFL, or

(ii) A score of 6.5 or above in the International English language Testing System (IELTS), or

(iii) A qualification judged equivalent by the Department of Journalism.

Applicants wishing to apply for the Bachelor of Social Science should:

(a) Hold an internationally accredited high school qualification such as GED; or

(b) Have completed two years of university in Myanmar; or

(c) Have completed one year of an English-medium university degree outside Myanmar; and

(b) Be able to communicate in English at an advanced level, possessing one or more of the following qualifications:

(i) A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), or

(ii) A score of 6 or above in the International English language Testing System (IELTS), or

(iii) A qualification judged equivalent by the Department of Journalism.

All applicants must be committed to returning to Myanmar for a minimum period of three years to undertake work related to development after graduation.

Application instructions

To apply complete the attached application form together with the following documents:

(a) One copy of all your academic transcripts. You will be required to produce original transcripts at a later date but please only send copies with your application;

(b) Two completed HKBU reference forms which should be sent to us directly by your referee. Your referees should know you well and one should have been your teacher.

(c) A 500-word self-statement in English outlining your academic interests and objectives, and a sample of a piece of journalism and/or research paper if available,

Where possible, short-listed applicants will be interviewed by a faculty panel. The interview serves as a cross-validation of the evidence given in the above documents and helps to ascertain an applicant’s commitment to postgraduate studies.

The Course Director may, with endorsement of the Course Management Committee and the Academic Registrar, waive any of these requirements for applicants with unique qualifications that warrant special consideration as evidenced in an applicant’s outstanding professional practice or publication record.

Applications should be sent to:

kearnymyanmar@gmail.com

or

PO Box 8

Mae Ping Post Office

Chiang Mai, 50301

Thailand

Application deadline

Applications must arrive in Thailand by March 15^th 2008. Late applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, email kearnymyanmar@gmail.com