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​Outstanding Community Scholarship Program

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• The Outstanding Community Service Scholarship is awarded in the honor of Dr. Kyaw Tun Naing, the Founder/CEO of Youth Society for Education, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, to encourage youth involvement in community service. 

• As the saying goes, "Invest in the potential of youth skills, and watch the world transform into a masterpiece." Supporting youths is the same as supporting the world itself.

• By providing modest financial contributions, this scholarship seeks to amplify the impact of these young leaders, enabling them to pursue their initiatives and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.​​​​​​

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✅Number of Awardees and Benefits

Two (2) awardees will be selected:​

   🏆 YSE Founder's Award for Outstanding Community Leadership - In dedication to Founder & CEO, Dr. Kyaw Tun Naing

   🏆 YSE Women Leadership in Action Award - In dedication to Former Interim CEO, Ma Akari Thein 

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• The YSE Founder's Award for Outstanding Community Leadership is dedicated to YSE Founder and current CEO, Dr. Kyaw Tun Naing. This award is open to applicants of any gender and the recipient will be honored with a cash prize of 1,200,000 Myanmar Kyats (12 Lakh Kyats).​

• The YSE Women Leadership in Action Award is dedicated to YSE's former Interim CEO, Ma Akari Thein. This award is open to female applicants only. The recipient will be honored with a cash prize of 800,000 Myanmar Kyats (8 Lakh Kyats).​​​

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​Note: You may use the scholarship funds to support your community or invest in your personal development.

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What are the selection Criteria?​

The applicant will be considered for the scholarship based on their:​

• Engagement in community service activities;

• Commitment to serve and lead the community while addressing the needs of others;

• Endurance and persistence in accomplishing a mission or task; and

• Potential to succeed and be a role model among fellow colleagues.

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What are the eligibility requirements?​

At the time of applying for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• Between the ages of 19 and 35 at the time of application;

• Must complete secondary education at least; and​

• Have 1 year of volunteering experience in community development (or) the successful completion of a community project.

 

 

**Current YSE Officers and their family members are NOT eligible for this scholarship.**

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Application Information​​

You will need the following information as part of the application process. The scholarship application must be completed and submitted online no later than "Nov 21, 2025".  Only applications submitted on the official platform will be considered. We do not accept emailed or paper applications.

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• Confirm you meet scholarship eligibility requirements.

• Basic personal information such as birth date, ethnicity, address, etc.

• Demonstrated volunteer experience.

• Educational and professional background.

• Medical, Physical, or other Personal Considerations.

• Two essays reflecting your thoughts on community development in English or Burmese

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The YSE Outstanding Community Scholarship welcomes all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, geographic location, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Scholarship is dedicated to promoting fairness, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.​​​