The University of Puthisastra is committed to ensuring access to its outstanding academic programs and services for a range of high achieving Cambodian students. As such, the University has developed a scholarships program which is available based on financial need and merit through a highly selective application process. The University seeks high need students who have excelled academically and who have participated in extracurricular activities especially community service in Cambodia.
The objective of the scholarships program is to identify and develop student leaders who will prepare to become Cambodia’s next healthcare and information technology leaders. Thus, after selection, scholarship winners will become part of the scholarships program community of UP student leaders. They will be expected to continue their participation in leadership on and off campus and will have opportunities to participate in leadership training programs.
STEP ONE: Application Review
Scholarship applications will be reviewed by two members of the Student Affairs and Partnerships team. The review will cover an assessment of the written application including completion of required information, application persuasiveness and essay performance. Point value will be out of 25.
Note: Successful applicants will be contacted
STEP TWO: Interviews
Successful applicants from the review stage will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted by members of the UP leadership team and their designees. For each applicant at least one student affairs member and a member from their respective department will be on the interview committee.
STEP THREE: Final Selection
Interview scores will be tallied and applicants in each department ranked. Department rankings and selection will be shared with and approved by the respective department head before the candidates are selected.
STEP FOUR: Notification of Award Winners
Notification of award winners will be sent after the Ministry of Health has informed UP of its Foundation Year students. After confirmation that all selected applicants were approved to attend UP by the MOH, award letters will be sent by Student Affairs to the awardees. Given the high selectivity for these merit awards, the letters will also include the President’s signature.
The University of Puthisastra provides mental health support to students who feel self-doubt can also be a symptom of a larger mental health condition. They can ask for help by sending an email to student support: 
