Master of Arts in Community Development

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Community Development Studies Department
Myanmar Institute of Theology

Please complete and return this form and all relevant documents by August 31, 2012. For questions
about the application process, please e-mail [Link]@[Link].

 All questions must be answered. Where appropriate, please write “none” or use dashes. Do not
leave blanks.
 To be typewritten or in BLOCK LETTERS using BLACK ink.

Personal Information

Full Name:
Other Name (s):
Marital Status: Gender: Male Female
Age:
Date of Birth:
Myanmar National Registration Card No:
Religious Affiliation: Ethnic Group:
Permanent Home Address:
Street: Village/City:
State/Division: Country:

Mailing Correspondence Address (if different from above):

Street: Village/City:

State/Division: Country:
Email: Phone No:

Emergency Contact Person

Name: Relationship:
Address: Phone No:

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 Educational Attainment

Please list three educational institutions you have attended (most recent first).

1) Name of Institution: Type of Institution/University/

Location: Institute/College/School:

Dates Attended: From To

Subject Studied/
Major Subject: Degree or Certificate:

2) Name of Institution: Type of Institution/University/

Country Location: Institute/College/School:

Dates Attended: From To

Subject Studied/
Major Studied: Degree or Certificate:

3) Name of Institution: Type of Institution/University/

Country Location: Institute/College/School:

Dates Attended: From To

Subject Studied/
Major Studied: Degree or Certificate:

Training Seminars and Workshops related to your field(s) of interest

Please list the five most RELEVANT trainings you attended. DO NOT submit copies of certificates with your
application.

Training Certificate
No. Name of Training or Workshop Year Duration
Organization received
1
2
3
4
5

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 Work Experience

Please List up to four Positions of Employment, Internships, or Volunteer Projects (most recent first). If you
have held more than four positions, you are free to attach a separate sheet to describe additional
experience.

1) Name of Department/ Institution: Type of Work:

Country Location:

Position:

Date Employed: From To

2) Name of Department/Institution: Type of Work:

Country Location:

Position:

Date Employed: From To

3) Name of Department/ Institution: Type of Work:

Country Location:

Position:

Date Employed: From To

4) Name of Department/ Institution: Type of Work:

Country Location:

Position:

Date Employed: From To

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For program planning purposes, please indicate how you first became aware of Myanmar
Institute of Theology’s Community Development program.

Internet Website Friend or Relative

MIT Faculty Member Other (please specify)

Program Flyer

Home Organization Support (Optional)

If you plan to return to work at your home organization after successful completion of the program, please
enter the information below. Additionally, please include a supervisor's letter of support with your
application materials.

Name of Organization:

Essays

1) BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY

In approximately 500 words (typed in the space below, and written in English), please answer the following
question to the best of your ability. It may be helpful to initially write your essay with a word processing
program because this will allow you to copy and paste the completed essay into the space below.

Describe your personal history as it relates to your interest in this program.

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In approximately 250 words each (typed in the space below, and written in English), please answer the
following questions to the best of your ability.

2) Area of Interest

Outline why you wish to study “Master of Arts in Community Development”.

3) Expectations and Future Plans

Explain what you expect to learn from this program and also include your plans after successfully
completing the program.

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 Application Checklist

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED:

(Please check that you have enclosed the following in your application package.)

o Application fee of 2000 kyats.

o Completed Application Form.
o Three Letters of Recommendation (Must be submitted on letterhead stationery of
recommender’s school or organization.)
o Copy of your NRC.
o Copies of transcripts/certificates of your educational qualifications.
o Two signed recent passport photos.
o Certificate of Medical Check Up. (Within one month)

Incomplete Applications Forms will not be processed

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SENT TO:

Community Development Studies Department
20(A), Sadana Mon Street, Taung Thu Gone, Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: 09-73223028
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Declaration

I certify that the information provided in this form and all supporting documentation is accurate. I
understand that any incorrect or false information will render this application invalid and may result in
disciplinary proceedings being taken against me.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

For Office Use Only

Application processed: Signature:

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 RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant’s Name:
Degree Program Requested:

To Be Read by Applicant
1. Please write down your name and degree program requested.
2. This recommendation will become part of your Admission File. It will not be discussed with
any unauthorized individual without your consent.
3. Please give this form to the person who can comment about your accurate evaluation to
attend Community Development Studies Program and ask him/her to return it signed to
you well before the deadline indicated.

Signature of the Applicant: Date:

TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS RECOMMENDATION:

We thank you for taking the time to help us with the admission process by filling out this
Recommendation form. We appreciate your cooperation and recommendation. Please
support your candid opinion and accurate evaluation of the applicant’s abilities who has
applied to Myanmar Institute of Theology for the Community Development Studies Program.
Please answer and give your appraisal of the applicant in regards to the following.

1. How well do you know the applicant?

Very Well Well Casually

2. How long have you known the applicant? Under what circumstances?

Years Months

3. What is your relationship to the applicant?

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 4. How you rate the applicant’s intellectual abilities? Please read and tick for the following. In your
opinion, is the applicant intellectually able to study for Community Development Studies Program?

Very good Good Bad

 Communication Skills
 Attitude towards this program
 Relevant working experiences
 Emotional Maturity & Stability
 Quality of Leadership
 Organizational Skills
 Flexibility in work-related situations
 General knowledge level
 Clarity of Career interests & Goals
 Learning ability

5. What other information about the applicant do you consider relevant for us to know? In
your opinion, what is the ethical commitment and moral character of the applicant?

Recommendation’s Person Remark: (Please tick one of the following statements)

I do not recommend this applicant for admission.
I recommend this applicant for admission.
I strongly recommend this applicant for admission.

Signature:
Name:
Office Seal Position:
Contact No:
E-mail Address:
Date:

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 RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant’s Name:
Degree Program Requested:

To Be Read by Applicant
1. Please write down your name and degree program requested.
2. This recommendation will become part of your Admission File. It will not be discussed with
any unauthorized individual without your consent.
3. Please give this form to the person who can comment about your accurate evaluation to
attend Community Development Studies Program and ask him/her to return it signed to
you well before the deadline indicated.

Signature of the Applicant: Date:

TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS RECOMMENDATION:

We thank you for taking the time to help us with the admission process by filling out this
Recommendation form. We appreciate your cooperation and recommendation. Please
support your candid opinion and accurate evaluation of the applicant’s abilities who has
applied to Myanmar Institute of Theology for the Community Development Studies Program.
Please answer and give your appraisal of the applicant in regards to the following.

1. How well do you know the applicant?

Very Well Well Casually

2. How long have you known the applicant? Under what circumstances?

Years Months

3. What is your relationship to the applicant?

Myanmar Institute of Theology

 4. How you rate the applicant’s intellectual abilities? Please read and tick for the following. In your
opinion, is the applicant intellectually able to study for Community Development Studies Program?

Very good Good Bad

 Communication Skills
 Attitude towards this program
 Relevant working experiences
 Emotional Maturity & Stability
 Quality of Leadership
 Organizational Skills
 Flexibility in work-related situations
 General knowledge level
 Clarity of Career interests & Goals
 Learning ability

6. What other information about the applicant do you consider relevant for us to know? In
your opinion, what is the ethical commitment and moral character of the applicant?

Recommendation’s Person Remark: (Please tick one of the following statements)

I do not recommend this applicant for admission.
I recommend this applicant for admission.
I strongly recommend this applicant for admission.

Signature:
Name:
Position:
Office Seal Contact No:
E-mail Address:
Date:

Myanmar Institute of Theology

 RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant’s Name:
Degree Program Requested:

To Be Read by Applicant
1. Please write down your name and degree program requested.
2. This recommendation will become part of your Admission File. It will not be discussed with
any unauthorized individual without your consent.
3. Please give this form to the person who can comment about your accurate evaluation to
attend Community Development Studies Program and ask him/her to return it signed to
you well before the deadline indicated.

Signature of the Applicant: Date:

TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS RECOMMENDATION:

We thank you for taking the time to help us with the admission process by filling out this
Recommendation form. We appreciate your cooperation and recommendation. Please
support your candid opinion and accurate evaluation of the applicant’s abilities who has
applied to Myanmar Institute of Theology for the Community Development Studies Program.
Please answer and give your appraisal of the applicant in regards to the following.

1. How well do you know the applicant?

Very Well Well Casually

2. How long have you known the applicant? Under what circumstances?

Years Months

3. What is your relationship to the applicant?

Myanmar Institute of Theology

 4. How you rate the applicant’s intellectual abilities? Please read and tick for the following. In
your opinion, is the applicant intellectually able to study for Community Development
Studies Program?

Very good Good Bad

 Communication Skills
 Attitude towards this program
 Relevant working experiences
 Emotional Maturity & Stability
 Quality of Leadership
 Organizational Skills
 Flexibility in work-related situations
 General knowledge level
 Clarity of Career interests & Goals
 Learning ability

7. What other information about the applicant do you consider relevant for us to know? In
your opinion, what is the ethical commitment and moral character of the applicant?

Recommendation’s Person Remark: (Please tick one of the following statements)

I do not recommend this applicant for admission.
I recommend this applicant for admission.
I strongly recommend this applicant for admission.

Signature:
Name:
Position:
Office Seal Contact No:
E-mail Address:
Date:

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 Please provide an outline of your interested research to be pursued in this study program.
Note: Not more than 1,500 words.

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