Student Success Stories

BEAM alumni continue their education in university, vocational colleges,
and through work and volunteer experiences. Read about their successes here.

December 11, 2024

Beam Alumni Julia Win’s Top Scholarship Tips

By Ying Phwe Lao Khay Have you ever wondered what makes someone deserve a scholarship? Based on the experience throughout the scholarship application journey, Julia Win […]
September 30, 2024

Beating the Doubters: How Determination Led to Scholarship Award

"Don't let anyone tell you it's impossible." Zin Yamin Thant from Mon State faced countless obstacles, but she never gave up on her dream of higher education. After dropping out of school due to the coup, she discovered BEAM's GED Online program and turned her life around.
August 29, 2024

Julia’s Education and Scholarship Journey of Resilience and Triumph

By BEAM Staff Are you looking for a way to gain a university education? Maybe Julia’s story will inspire you to develop your pathway! Julia Win […]
August 13, 2024

From Dewei to Chiang Mai University

By BEAM Staff Hsu Lai Naing went from struggling to find an education solution in Dawei to being a partially funded student at Chiang Mai University. […]
July 3, 2024

Parami University Awards Scholarship to Talented BEAM Student

“BEAM played a crucial role in my academic journey by providing resources and support to obtain my GED diploma, which opened doors to further education,” he says. “I highly recommend studying for the GED with BEAM. It offers a supportive learning environment free of charge, which is invaluable for students facing financial constraints. Dedication and hard work are essential too…. The best aspect of BEAM was not only helping me obtain my GED diploma but also introducing me to supportive friends who share similar aspirations like Saw Sein Than and Rejoice.”
June 20, 2024

BEAM School’s Legacy Grows: Student Achieves Business Administration Scholarship!

“If you're thinking about diving into the GED program at BEAM, I say go for it! Don't wait around. Grab this huge opportunity,” she says.
June 7, 2024

BEAM Student Success Rates Sky Rocket!

“In 2022, I was so lost and didn’t know how to continue my education during the crisis. Fortunately, I found out about the CYLD program from BEAM. It had the biggest impact on me. Because of BEAM, I was not only able to continue my education journey with its financial support, but also gained important skills that I needed to work on throughout my life,” Su Wati Nwe says.
April 11, 2024

GED ONLINE Triumph: Student earns Australian Scholarship

Khin Lay Nwe was one of three Beam students to achieve an international scholarship from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Her course was to be completed at the University of Economics, (Ho Chi Minh campus), Vietnam. There Khin Lay Nwe is now an International Business Major and will be very happy to use what she learns to support others in her community.
February 23, 2024

BEAM Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship from the University of Western Sydney

“It was incredible the day I learned I got the scholarship…. I couldn't contain my joy—I hugged my mom and immediately called my sister to share the amazing news. It turned out to be one of the happiest days of my life,” says Arriet. “I can't express enough gratitude to BEAM EDUCATION for making this happen.”
February 12, 2024

Building Dreams: The Inspiring Story of a BEAM Student Awarded a Presidential Scholarship

“Prior to discovering BEAM, my life was in disarray, with no clear path forward. I was engulfed in a sense of hopelessness and battling depression,” says Mary. “However, since connecting with BEAM, my circumstances have drastically improved. They have been instrumental in guiding me towards a brighter future.