Give to

Parami
University

Help displaced and marginalized students from Myanmar and beyond access higher education that changes lives.

Why Give

Why Your Support Matter?

Parami University is a nonprofit higher education institution serving students across Myanmar and the region through online learning, learning hubs, and global partnerships.

Your contribution directly supports scholarships, learning environments, and student development.

Donations to Parami University are tax-deductible where applicable.

Parami University, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization

(EIN is 87-4146468).

IRS Letter

Our Current Campaigns

Dwight Clark Scholars Program - Japan 2026

Supports an international experiential learning program in Japan that equips Parami University students with leadership, resilience, and community development skills through global exposure and cross-cultural exchange.

Pyit Taing Htaung - Resilience Fund

Supports Parami University students through emergency assistance, continuity of learning, and resilience-building during times of crisis and disruption.

Impact at a Glance

Scholarships

All students receive scholarships. Your gift bridges the remaining gap, opening doors to world-class education.

Learning Hubs

Safe spaces with internet, electricity, and housing in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos, supporting 90+ students.

Experiential Learning

Internships, exchanges, and global programs that give students real-world exposure and career readiness.

Learn more details about impact in our annual report:

Annual Report

Quality Higher Education

International education is not accessible to many students in the global south due to national boundaries, immobility, financial constraints, and access requirements. We at Parami make globally recognized liberal arts education accessible to youth from diverse communities, particularly from displaced, migrant, and refugee communities, by administering a flexible admission system, strong local partnerships and generous need-based financial aid.

Our licensing with the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) in Washington D.C. and dual-degree partnership with Bard College, US, ensure that Parami graduates receive quality higher education and globally competitive degrees to help them advance their career goals.

Scholarships support students such as Kyi Lae Lae Moe who is a migrant student in a town on the Thai-Burma border. Students from migrant communities face significant challenges in pursuing higher education due to structural barriers in conventional university admissions - such as legal documentation, education credentials, financial needs, and family obligations. We tailor our admissions system to minimize these structural barriers and enable students like Kyi to access high-quality, recognized higher education.

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“Receiving a full scholarship from Parami University holds a great significance for me. It enables me to pursue my education in spite of financial difficulties. Additionally, I don't have to navigate the complex paperwork for admissions and financial aid, which is a significant relief for me because it can be risky as a migrant student to secure necessary legal documents.”

- Kyi Lae Lae Moe, Class of 2027

Learning Hubs

Online education opens up unique opportunities to deliver higher education in hard-to-reach places. However, it has its own accessibility challenges due to insufficient internet and power infrastructure and ground stability. Learning hubs provide a safe haven for students who are unable to study online from the safety of their homes. Parami students from conflict regions, migrant and refugee communities, and diaspora communities have the opportunity to access undergraduate degree education by living and studying at the Parami learning hubs in Burma and Thailand.

Residential support is absolutely essential for some of our students to pursue their educational goals. With prolonged school closures and internet and electricity cuts in conflict regions, students such as Peter do not have options to pursue higher education except to risk crossing the border to pursue education opportunities elsewhere. Peter, after crossing the India-Burma border to access reliable internet to take the Parami University entrance exam, was admitted to the program with full scholarship and learning hub support so that he can complete his degree online using the educational facilities at the hub.

“I'm incredibly fortunate to receive not only a full scholarship but also the learning hub, which offers room and board for students like me who require a stable electricity and internet connection, as well as a safe and comfortable place to study. Staying at the learning hub giving me the opportunity to enjoy university life with my peers, even though our classes are conducted through synchronous sessions. This financial support has been a lifeline that allows me to continue my education. I'm excited about the opportunities that Parami University has opened up for me.”

- Peter Ling Mang, Class of 2027

Global & Community Leadership

Education has transformative power for individuals and societies. The education at Parami not only prepares students for professional careers but also inspires them to be civically engaged and become responsible global citizens. We offer numerous civic and community engagement opportunities both online and offline. In addition, Parami students have various opportunities to gain global exposure and experience through the University’s partner networks.

Service learning is a mandatory component of the undergraduate education at Parami. Students are encouraged to undertake in-person service learning opportunities within communities that are different from their own, and learn to engage with diverse stakeholders with differing needs. Learn more about service learning at Parami here.

Partnerships, in-kind, and financial support enable the University to organize these in-person opportunities that supplement the online academic studies and promote a sense of community, intercultural exchange and plurality in perspectives.

“One memorable on-site activity I recently took part in was the Learning Across Border program. This provided me with my first experience of traveling to another country and meeting international students. It wasn't a typical sightseeing trip around Thailand; the program involved visiting Chiang Mai University, attending seminars, and meeting with non-profit organizations. The program offered me the chance to gain insight into current issues in both Thailand and Myanmar, reshaping my perspective on global and local matters.”

- Radanar, Class of 2026

“Once a migrant worker, now being part of the Get Engaged global community gives me a sense of belonging and trains me to lead a youth-initiative project from the ideation stage to the action plan, and from individual start-up to the team-building stage."

Ju Ju Aung

Class of 2027

Ways to Give

One-time or Monthly Gift

Give securely online via PayPal or credit/debit card.

Donate

By Check

Make checks payable to Parami University, Inc. and mail to:

Parami University, Inc.
PO Box 3
Accord, NY 12404

Honor a loved one or create a lasting impact by establishing a named scholarship at Parami University.

Stewardship & Recognition

Receive annual impact updates and student stories. Public recognition is available unless anonymity is requested.

Annual Scholarship

Provide immediate support to students each year with a gift of $500 or more.

Scholarship Purposes

Support tuition, stipends, or experiential learning programs, tailored to your vision.

Endowed Scholarship

Build a permanent fund that supports students every year, starting at $16,000.

For assistance or to discuss scholarship opportunities, please contact: advancement@parami.edu.mm

Charitable Gift Annuity

Make a one-time gift and receive a steady income for life, with tax benefits included.

Estate Gifts or Bequests

Leave a lasting legacy by naming Parami University in your will, trust, or as a beneficiary of retirement or insurance accounts.

Give directly from your IRA

If you are 70+, give directly from your IRA, up to $108,000 per year, completely tax-free.

Appreciated Shares/Stock

Donate stocks or assets, avoid capital gains tax, and receive a deduction for the full value.

For assistance with planned or legacy gifts, please contact:

Zali Win, advancement@parami.edu.mm

Why Our Donors Give

Full-time Faculty, Division of Social Science and Humanities

“Supporting Parami University is not just a donation, it’s an investment in a better and more hopeful future, not only for Myanmar but for all of us.”

Dr. Will Buckingham

Every contribution, large or small, helps sustain education for students who continue learning against the odds.

Make a Gift Today

For more information, please contact: advancement@parami.edu.mm

Give to

Parami
University

Why Your Support Matter?

Our Current Campaigns

Impact at a Glance

Scholarships

Learning Hubs

Experiential Learning

Quality Higher Education

Learning Hubs

Global & Community Leadership

Ways to Give

One-time or Monthly Gift

By Check

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

Matching Gifts

Why Our Donors Give

“Supporting Parami University is not just a donation, it’s an investment in a better and more hopeful future, not only for Myanmar but for all of us.”

Dr. Will Buckingham

Every contribution, large or small, helps sustain education for students who continue learning against the odds.