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The Chinbridge PowerSkills Scholarship provides partial or full scholarships covering training fees only for individuals who wish to acquire practical, employment-oriented, and income-generating skills but face financial barriers to accessing training.

The scholarship is designed to help young people and adults develop relevant skills that can improve their employability, support self-employment, generate income, and strengthen the resilience of individuals, families, and communities.

Scholarships may cover either the full or a portion of the approved training fee, depending on the applicant's circumstances and available funding. The scholarship does not cover transportation, accommodation, meals, learning materials, equipment, examination fees, or other personal expenses unless specifically stated for a particular training programme.

Eligible Training Areas

The Chinbridge PowerSkills Scholarship supports a range of practical, employment-oriented, and income-generating training programmes, including:

1. Digital and Technology Skills

• English Language
• Basic Computer & Digital Literacy
• Computer Programming
• Graphic Design & Digital Marketing

2. Technical and Vocational Skills

• Tailoring & Sewing
• Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance
• Electrical & Solar Installation and Maintenance
• Mobile Phone & Electronics Repair

3. Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Skills

• Hairdressing & Beauty Services
• Baking & Food Processing
• Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
• Accounting & Bookkeeping

4. Agriculture and Rural Livelihood Skills

• Vegetable & Organic Farming
• Poultry & Livestock Production
• Beekeeping
• Aquaculture & Fish Farming

Chinbridge College invites applications from its faculty and teaching staff for the Faculty Research Grant, designed to support original, high-quality research that contributes to academic knowledge, professional practice, institutional development, and the wider community.

The grant provides financial support for faculty members who wish to undertake independent or collaborative research and disseminate their findings through a research paper, academic publication, conference presentation, policy brief, or other appropriate scholarly output.

Grant Amount

Successful applicants may receive a research grant of:

1,500,000 – 2,500,000 MMK

The final grant amount will be determined based on the scope, quality, feasibility, and potential contribution of the proposed research.

Areas of Research

Proposals may address a broad range of academic, professional, social, and community-relevant issues, including but not limited to:

1. Education and higher education
2. Social and economic development
3. Governance, democracy, and public policy
4. Human rights and social justice
5. Gender equality and inclusion
6. Community development
7. Digital transformation and technology
8. Teaching, learning, and educational innovation
9. Institutional governance and quality assurance
10. Research related to the applicant's academic discipline or professional field
11. Other issues with significant academic or community relevance

Interdisciplinary and collaborative research involving faculty from different academic disciplines is particularly encouraged.

The Chinbridge Institute (Centre for Research and Social Studies) is pleased to announce the Mini-Grant for Research on Education in Chin State.

This research grant supports studies on issues affecting education in Chin State, including but not limited to:

1. Diversity and equitable access to education

2. Gender equality and LGBTQI+ inclusion

3. Students' and teachers' rights

4. Inclusive education

5. Education governance and policy

6. Other community-relevant issues within educational settings

The mini-grant aims to strengthen the research capacity of university students and early-career researchers while promoting high-quality, evidence-based research that contributes to improving education in Chin State.

Research Period

Successful applicants will conduct independent research and submit a research paper of at least 5,000 words on or before 15 December 2026.

Chinbridge College invites applications for its University Student Scholarship to support students who are currently pursuing higher education in Myanmar and face financial barriers to continuing their studies.

The scholarship is designed to help students remain enrolled, complete their academic programs, and strengthen their opportunities for future employment, leadership, and community contribution.

Scholarship Support

Depending on available funding and the applicant's circumstances, scholarship support may contribute toward:

• Tuition and academic fees

The amount and duration of support will be determined on a case-by-case basis according to available resources, demonstrated need, academic circumstances, and the scholarship fund's priorities.

The Chinbridge Continued Professional Development (CPD) Grant supports staff members in strengthening their professional knowledge, skills, and career development through relevant training and learning opportunities.

The grant may support professional certifications, short courses, workshops, conferences, academic courses, specialized training, and other recognized professional development activities that contribute to staff performance and institutional development.

Who Can Apply?

Both full-time and part-time staff of Chinbridge College are eligible to apply.

Priority may be given to professional development activities that:

• Strengthen skills relevant to the staff member’s current role;
• Support career progression and professional growth;
• Improve teaching, research, management, or administrative capacity;
• Contribute to the quality and development of Chinbridge College; and
• Provide opportunities to share acquired knowledge and skills with colleagues.

Staff members are encouraged to identify professional development opportunities that align with their responsibilities, career goals, and the strategic priorities of Chinbridge College.