OUR SCHOLARS
We are currently funding fourteen Myanmar students, thirteen of whom study in the universities in Thailand and one goes to a university in Taiwan. Read their stories below.
Dingo
"I wish to set up my own social enterprise one day – using what I have learnt at school and the experience I have gained throughout the years to create a better living place for my community and people in Myanmar!"
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Satkyar
"When I was 18, I found my passion in writing and telling people’s stories of injustice. This started my dream to become a journalist."
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Blessing
"When I was 15, my family moved to Mae La refugee camp. After finishing high school at the camp, I worked at Mae Fah Luang Foundation as a nurse aid for five years. I wished to study nursing and become a registered nurse in Myanmar one day."
Nay Kaw Htoo
"One of my greatest achievements in life is working in a reputable NGO where I could create positive social impact. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences. The knowledge I've gained would help me contribute to meaningful community initiatives after I graduate. By empowering myself, I hope to empower others."
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Deeku
"I understand the importance of having equal access to quality education. With the precious opportunity of doing a business degree in overseas university, I wish that I could share my knowledge with Burmese youth. I hope that one day I could transform the landscape of business and education in Myanmar."
Tony
"I hope to improve my English skills and have more confidence in communicating with other people. I wish that I would be capable of working with others and helping my community. "
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Nay Min
"The idea of becoming a civil engineer came to me when I endured the long journeys between my school in Thailand and my hometown in Myanmar. I hope to bridge the gap between Myanmar and the world."
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Than Htike Zin
"I graduated top of my class in secondary school and was grateful to be accepted into the computer science programme of a renowned university. I hope to use technology to improve people's lives."
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Aung Htet Oo
"Being born in a village without healthcare facilities was like being born without hope. I wish to qualify as a nurse and to open a clinic in my hometown."
Htin Linn Zaw
"After interning at a large NGO, I appreciated the importance of business knowledge - it enables one to run organizations or companies effectively in order to create social value. This inspired me to study Business Administration. In the short term, I aspire to work in the same NGO that I interned at; in the long run, I hope to establish my own business."
Nay Soe
"Under the encouragement of a teacher, I made it to a Thai University despite my disadvantaged background as a refugee. I aspire to follow his footsteps and become a teacher. I hope to inspire students like my younger self."
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Nyi Nyi Tun
"My family used to lead a humble life as farmers. But when pests destroyed our land, we migrated to a refugee camp for shelter. I hope to become an entrepreneur to improve the livelihood of my family and many other rural residents."
Saw Siyar
"Since I was young, I had my heart set on helping others. After engaging in internships, I've discovered an effective way improving the well-being of rural residents - to start a sustainable business and create job opportunities"
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... And more stories to come!