March 11, 2024

A Portrait of the Burmese Americans in the United States: 2024 Statistical Report

The Network of Myanmar American Association (NetMAA) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Statistical Report of Burmese Americans in the United States. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Burmese communities across the United States. This statistical report is significant for the emerging Burmese communities. The data addresses critical concerns facing… Read More Now »

March 9, 2021

COVID-19 Testing During Quarantine

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT OF SOMEONE WITH COVID-19, YOU SHOULD GET TESTED IMMEDIATELY AND TEST AGAIN AFTER 7 DAYS According to the CDC, over-the-counter or Antigen tests, often called “rapid tests”, are less sensitive and less reliable than PCR/Molecular tests processed by a lab. References: CDC: Quarantine and Testing LearnAboutCOVID19.org… Read More Now »

April 5, 2019

CENSUS COUNTS 2020

2020 United States Census is Coming Soon Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) are some of the fastest-growing communities in the United States, but the U.S. census has undercounted these communities for decades, disadvantaging these communities. If our community isn’t fully counted in the 2020 Census, we will miss out on political… Read More Now »

November 3, 2015

USC Marshall MBA program: Scholarships up to $45,000 available for highly-qualified Two International Myanmar Students

The International Business Education & Research MBA (IBEAR MBA) is a top-ranked one-year, accelerated international program for mid-career professionals. Diversity is key in the IBEAR MBA program. Each year experienced professionals from 11-15 countries come together to create a unique global classroom setting where participants learn not just from USC Marshall’s award-winning faculty but also… Read More Now »

February 8, 2014

Invisible Newcomers: Refugees from Burma/Myanmar and Bhutan in the United States

APIASF Releases New Report on Burmese and Bhutanese Refugee Student Communities! The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) in collaboration with the Association for Asian American Studies today released a new report, Invisible Newcomers: Refugees from Burma/Myanmar and Bhutan in the United States, which gives voice to and provides comprehensive data about the… Read More Now »

December 2, 2013

Music Exchange Opportunity in the U.S. – Year 2014

OneBeat 2014: Applications open November 15 – January 15. Apply Now. OneBeat is an innovative music residency and cultural exchange program based in the U.S. We are now inviting adventurous young musicians (ages 19-35) from over 39 countries to apply to take part in the third annual OneBeat program this fall. OneBeat brings together an… Read More Now »

June 15, 2013

Myanmar’s Educators Reach Out to the World

By LARA FARRAR Published: May 5, 2013 YANGON, MYANMAR – Yangon Technological University has come a long way since it was the site of anti-government student protests in 1988 that eventually spread across Myanmar. The campus has been refurbished and a sense of normality is beginning to return. Undergraduate students, barred for about a decade,… Read More Now »

February 9, 2013

Going to College or Career School? Submit the FAFSA to Get Financial Aid

The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access… Read More Now »

January 4, 2013

Scholarship Opportunities for Myanmar/Burmese Students in the U.S.

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF, www.apiasf.org) and the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS, www.gmsp.org) are the two national scholarship organizations that educational opportunities to Asian American and Pacific Islander students around the country and Pacific Islands. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund: The scholarship application can be found online at… Read More Now »

December 12, 2012

Music Exchange Opportunity in the U.S. – Year 2013

(In partnership with the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) A music residency and tour program that brings together innovative young musicians (ages 19-35) from around the world to collaboratively create and perform new music, and develop ways music can make a positive impact on our communities. Please visit 1beat.org to… Read More Now »