In Myanmar, where conflict and instability have made education a rare commodity, countless bright students face seemingly insurmountable barriers. For those from impoverished or marginalized backgrounds, the financial strain of tuition is often too great, preventing them from pursuing their dreams.
AUY offers a beacon of hope. As the only university in Myanmar providing a pathway to an American bachelor's degree, we enable students to begin their studies in Yangon and then transfer to one of our 17 partner universities in the U.S. Our commitment is to offer this rare life-changing opportunity to all students regardless of their ethnic, religious, and financial standing. Your donation will provide crucial support to students who face both economic hardship and the challenges of conflict, helping them to pursue a degree in the United States.
Stand with us in making a meaningful impact in times when it is most needed. Your support can make a world of difference.
Empower Change Through Education
Your support can make a world of difference .
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Commitments
We are committed to breaking down these barriers and ensuring that world-class education is not just a privilege for the few but a right for every talented student, regardless of their financial background. Our scholarships don’t just ease the burden—they eliminate it. They open doors for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to unleash their potential, pursue their passions, and become the change-makers Myanmar so desperately needs.
Your Support
When you choose to support AUY, you’re not just giving money; you’re investing in the future of an entire country. You’re empowering a generation of young people to rise above the limitations of their circumstances and to dream, achieve, and lead. Every scholarship funded, every donation made, directly impacts the life of a student who otherwise might never have had the chance to reach their full potential. In a country where conflict and hardship make education a rare privilege, your support helps AUY stand as a beacon of hope, a symbol of what’s possible when we believe in the power of education to transform lives and rebuild nations.
Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the 2+2 program will be students aged 17 and 18 from conflict-affected and displaced communities. Priority will be given to those from regions with limited access to education and emotional support, particularly students affected by intercommunal violence and floods. Selection will be based on socio-economic needs, English fluency, and academic aptitude. This ensures that the students chosen not only require financial support but also possess the skills and potential to succeed in a challenging academic, intercultural, and international environment.
Fundraising Goals
The scholarship fund aims to support as many students as possible each year, with a commitment to fund at least one student per academic year. The scholarship will cover tuition, textbooks & educational materials, and living expenses for the first 14 months at AUY in Yangon and the final two years at a partner university in the United States. The total cost for one student is approximately $70,000, assuming no additional scholarships are provided by the U.S. universities, which sometimes are.
Our Commitments
But at AUY, we refuse to accept this reality. We are committed to breaking down these barriers and ensuring that world-class education is not just a privilege for the few but a right for every talented student, regardless of their financial background. Our scholarships don’t just ease the burden—they eliminate it. They open doors for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to unleash their potential, pursue their passions, and become the change-makers Myanmar so desperately needs.
Your Support
When you choose to support AUY, you’re not just giving money; you’re investing in the future of an entire country. You’re empowering a generation of young people to rise above the limitations of their circumstances and to dream, achieve, and lead. Every scholarship funded, every donation made, directly impacts the life of a student who otherwise might never have had the chance to reach their full potential. In a country where conflict and hardship make education a rare privilege, your support helps AUY stand as a beacon of hope, a symbol of what’s possible when we believe in the power of education to transform lives and rebuild nations.
Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the 2+2 program will be students aged 17 and 18 from conflict-affected and displaced communities. Priority will be given to those from regions with limited access to education and emotional support, particularly students affected by intercommunal violence and floods. Selection will be based on socio-economic needs, English fluency, and academic aptitude. This ensures that the students chosen not only require financial support but also possess the skills and potential to succeed in a challenging academic, intercultural, and international environment.
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Fundraising Goals
The scholarship fund aims to support as many students as possible each year, with a commitment to fund at least one student per academic year. The scholarship will cover tuition, textbooks & educational materials, and living expenses for the first 14 months at AUY in Yangon and the final two years at a partner university in the United States. The total cost for one student is approximately $70,000, assuming no additional scholarships are provided by the U.S. universities, which sometimes are.
By supporting AUY, you become a vital force in transforming lives amidst adversity.
In Myanmar, where conflict and instability have made education a rare commodity, countless bright students face seemingly insurmountable barriers. For those from impoverished or marginalized backgrounds, the financial strain of tuition is often too great, preventing them from pursuing their dreams.
AUY offers a beacon of hope. As the only university in Myanmar providing a pathway to an American bachelor's degree, we enable students to begin their studies in Yangon and then transfer to one of our 17 partner universities in the U.S. Our commitment is to offer this rare life-changing opportunity to all students regardless of their ethnic, religious, and financial standing. Your donation will provide crucial support to students who face both economic hardship and the challenges of conflict, helping them to pursue a degree in the United States.
Stand with us in making a meaningful impact in times when it is most needed. Your support can make a world of difference.
Our Commitments
But at AUY, we refuse to accept this reality. We are committed to breaking down these barriers and ensuring that world-class education is not just a privilege for the few but a right for every talented student, regardless of their financial background. Our scholarships don’t just ease the burden—they eliminate it. They open doors for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to unleash their potential, pursue their passions, and become the change-makers Myanmar so desperately needs.
Your Support
When you choose to support AUY, you’re not just giving money; you’re investing in the future of an entire country. You’re empowering a generation of young people to rise above the limitations of their circumstances and to dream, achieve, and lead. Every scholarship funded, every donation made, directly impacts the life of a student who otherwise might never have had the chance to reach their full potential. In a country where conflict and hardship make education a rare privilege, your support helps AUY stand as a beacon of hope, a symbol of what’s possible when we believe in the power of education to transform lives and rebuild nations.
Your generosity doesn’t just change one life—it changes the course of society’s future.
Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of the 2+2 program will be students aged 17 and 18 from conflict-affected and displaced communities. Priority will be given to those from regions with limited access to education and emotional support, particularly students affected by intercommunal violence and floods. Selection will be based on socio-economic needs, English fluency, and academic aptitude. This ensures that the students chosen not only require financial support but also possess the skills and potential to succeed in a challenging academic, intercultural, and international environment.
Fundraising Goals
The scholarship fund aims to support as many students as possible each year, with a commitment to fund at least one student per academic year. The scholarship will cover tuition, textbooks & educational materials, and living expenses for the first 14 months at AUY in Yangon and the final two years at a partner university in the United States. The total cost for one student is approximately $70,000, assuming no additional scholarships are provided by the U.S. universities, which sometimes are.
AUY Alumni Spotlight: Success Stories from Our Graduates
Saw Yan Naung is an alumni from our very first wave. He studied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Finance and Marketing at University at Albany, SUNY. After graduating at University at Albany, he was offered a position at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and is now successfully working as a Commercial Credit Analyst.
We are thrilled to celebrate Myat, a remarkable alumna of the American University of Yangon (AUY), who has transformed her academic journey into a thriving career as an Economics instructor in the United States.
Myat began her exploration with AUY through the 2+2 International Study Program, where she spent her first two years laying a strong academic foundation. She then transferred to CSU Fresno to complete her bachelor’s degree before advancing to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she earned her master’s degree in August 2022. Today, Myat is teaching principles of economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics at Leeward Community College.
Hsu Thet Htar Nyi Nyi as known as Sophie started her academic journey at the American University of Yangon through the ISP 2 Plus 2 Program. This special program allowed her to study for two years in Yangon before transferring to California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Recently, Sophia graduated from CSUN with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration.
Her education has given Sophie a strong foundation in healthcare management. She has learned to navigate healthcare law, manage finances, uphold ethical standards, analyse policies, and improve service quality. Looking ahead, Sophie has many opportunities.
She could pursue further studies, such as a Master’s degree in Health Administration or Public Health, or start her career in healthcare administrator or policy analyst roles. Sophie started her academic journey at the American University of Yangon through the ISP 2 Plus 2 Program. This special program allowed her to study for two years in Yangon before transferring to California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Recently, Sophia graduated from CSUN with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration.
Ngu Sint Sint Thu is an alumni from Wave 2. She is currently studying for a Master in Business Administration at Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University with full scholar ship. She is also working as a graduate assistant at her current university, Salisbury University, and receives $4,500 per semester as well.
Yadanar Than Naing is one of our outstanding students at AU from Wave 2. She studied a Bachelor of Science in Biologi cal Sciences at Salisbury Univer sity. Upon graduation, she worked as a Research Assistant at Joyn Bio. She is now studying for an IBM Ph.D Fellowship at Duke-NUS Medical School with a scholarship of SGD 40,000 per year.
Thet Su Yin Hnin is an alumni from Wave 3. She studied Bache lor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology At University at Albany. After graduating she immediately continued to study Ph.D in Biological Sciences concentration in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental and Neural with a stipend of USD 27,500 for a year.
Saw Yan Naung, an alumnus from our first wave, earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Marketing from the University at Albany, SUNY. After graduation, he secured a position at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and is now excelling as a Commercial Credit Analyst.
Saw Yan Naung (Wave 1)
Myat, a distinguished alumna of AUY, began her academic journey through the 2+2 International Study Program. She completed her bachelor's at CSU Fresno before earning her master’s degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2022. Today, she is shaping young minds as an Economics Instructor at Leeward Community College.
Myat (Wave 1)
Sophie started her academic path through AUY’s ISP 2+2 Program, studying two years in Yangon before transferring to California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, equipping her with expertise in healthcare law, finance, and policy. She is now exploring career opportunities in healthcare administration and policy analysis.
Hsu Thet Htar Nyi Nyi (Sophie)
(Wave 2)
A proud Wave 2 alumna, Ngu Sint Sint Thu is currently pursuing her MBA at the Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University, on a full scholarship. She also works as a graduate assistant, earning $4,500 per semester, while advancing her expertise in business administration.
Ngu Sint Sint Thu (Wave 2)
Yadanar Than Naing, an exceptional student from Wave 2, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Salisbury University. She worked as a Research Assistant at Joyn Bio before earning an IBM Ph.D. Fellowship at Duke-NUS Medical School, where she now studies with a scholarship of SGD 40,000 per year.
Yadanar Than Naing (Wave 2)
An alumna from Wave 3, Thet Su Yin Hnin earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University at Albany. She immediately continued her academic journey and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, specializing in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental, and Neural studies, with a stipend of $27,500 per year.
Thet Su Yin Hnin (Wave 3)
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