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Moon

Graduate Profile: Moon’s Perseverance & Path to Success

From a small town in Myanmar called Pinlon to a successful career in Japan, Moon, a student of Shan ethnicity, embodies the spirit of perseverance and the transformative power of education. After funding her undergraduate degree with the help of a Zomia loan, Moon made it her mission to give back to the program that supported her. Now, reflecting on her journey, she hopes to help others achieve their dreams, just as she did. In this interview, Moon shares her inspiring story of resilience, success, and a deep sense of responsibility she feels to pay it forward.

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2020 U.S. Election Bingo Cards

On Tuesday, voters in the United States will go to the polls as they do every November—and as nearly any literate adult knows, the U.S. presidency is up for grabs in 2020. Four years ago, Zomia conducted a pre-election poll and organized discussions with students. This year, we decided to follow more closely and have some fun as results come in.

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PCP Grads Funded by Zomia

Zomia Signs MOU to Support PCP Students

Zomia and the Pre-Collegiate Program of Yangon (PCP) are excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly finance undergraduate education for PCP graduates.

Having completed all PCP program requirements, eligible students will enter four-year undergraduate programs at accredited universities outside of Myanmar. Tuition and expenses incurred during the first year of study will be covered by scholarship providers and/or the students and families themselves.

Provided they succeed academically during the initial year, these students will be granted Zomia loan funding not to exceed a total of US $10,000 to cover expenses during subsequent years of study. This ensures that total debt remains at levels that can be repaid on typical salaries earned in Southeast Asia.

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in Students / Zomia
A mac computer displaying the Zomia portfolio

Introducing the new lender portfolio

We started Zomia to make the financial system work better for students. One way to achieve this is to enable anyone to fund students who need support. We value these supporters and hope to provide them with a place where they can see the difference that they’re making.

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