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Eligibility

If your bachelor’s degree is from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, or any European country you are not eligible.

If your master’s degree is from Myanmar, you can apply. If you have earned a master’s degree from any other country, you are not eligible.

No, you are not eligible for the Lincoln Scholarship if you have earned a bachelor’s degree from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan or any European country OR a master’s degree from any country other than Myanmar.

If your postgraduate diploma (obtained from a developed country) is not equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, you are still eligible.

To be eligible for the Lincoln Scholarship you must have at least the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and must have good academic records (i.e., 3.0 GPA).

Yes. To be eligible for the Lincoln Scholarship you must have at least the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and must have good academic records (i.e., 3.0 GPA).

Professional work experience is defined as a professional paid job of 40 hours/week or more with at least one year duration for each position*

Yes.

To be eligible for the Lincoln Scholarship you must be a citizen of Myanmar and currently reside in Myanmar.

While fluency is not required, all aspects of the program are conducted in English, and thus participants are required to have advanced level English.

You CANNOT apply for this scholarship if you are currently an official employee of the government of Myanmar. Former government staff may apply with proof of termination of employment. NOTE: This is a decision of the U.S. government.

No. Lincoln scholarship is open to all potential applicants who meet the requirements of the program, but people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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