Eligibility
1. Are Myanmar students who are currently not residing in Myanmar eligible to apply?
If you are from Myanmar but residing in a neighboring country, you are still eligible.
2. Are individuals with unfinished higher education programs in Myanmar eligible to apply?
If you have your first-year transcripts, you may be eligible to apply for a bachelor’s/undergraduate program. If you have more than first year transcripts, you may be able to finish your undergraduate studies online with DISP. Please email the program team for inquiries.
3. Am I eligible to apply for undergraduate programs if I have obtained my academic credentials from non-government institutions?
Please contact the DISP program team to confirm.
4. Am I eligible to apply without academic transcripts from the university?
No, you have to provide at least a first-year transcript for a bachelor’s degree (or a GED diploma and score report) for on campus bachelor’s programs. For online bachelor’s, there is more flexibility. You must provide a bachelor’s degree transcript for a master’s degree.
5. Am I eligible if I don’t have a national registration card (NRC)?
Yes, you can apply to online programs without a national registration card (NRC).
6. Can I apply without an English Language Proficiency Certification?
You do not need to have English Language Proficiency Certification at the time of application.
7. Will my chance of getting in be affected if my GPA is lower than 3, even though I have a lot of community experience?
You are still eligible, and if you have strong relevant work/community experience, you still have a chance of being selected.
8. Am I eligible to apply for DISP if my bachelor’s degree is disrupted?
Yes, if you have at least a first-year transcript or a GED diploma. If you are interested in credit transfer (completing your undergraduate studies online with DISP), please email the program.
9. Can I still apply for DISP if I do not have a valid passport?
Yes. If you are applying for an online program, you do not need a passport. If you are applying for an on-campus program, you will need to get a valid passport if you are selected. Applicants are advised to start the passport application/renewal process as soon as possible.
10. Can I apply for the DISP scholarship without any professional work experience?
You need 1-2 years of work experience or voluntary work to be eligible for a bachelor’s degree scholarship. At least two years of full-time professional work experience for a master’s degree.
11. Am I eligible to apply for a DISP scholarship if I already have a Master’s Degree?
Yes, if your master’s degree is from a Myanmar institution.
12. Am I eligible to apply if I am currently studying at the university?
Yes, if you have at least a first-year transcript.