Reach, Grow, And Achieve

“ I used to be stuck in a nonstop cycle of working part-time about 4 hours a day just to keep up with my school expenses. I was always running between work and studies, with barely any time left to rest or focus on my future. Now, instead of constantly stressing about finances, I can focus on my studies and internship, and I even have time to take care of myself. It honestly feels like there is nothing holding me back anymore.”

“ Before this, I was struggling to continue my studies. My job became unstable and my family could no longer support me, and other funding applications kept getting rejected. I even thought I might have to go back to Myanmar and stop studying. Then I got an email saying I was accepted for funding, and the relief was overwhelming. Today, I’m still pursuing my studies and working toward my goals.”

“ PIF gives me the peace of mind to focus fully on my maritime studies and reach graduation without constant financial worry. Knowing I have this support pushes me to work harder, so I can enter the workforce, take on financial responsibility for my family and my father’s medical care, and pay it forward to empower the next generation of students.”

“ As an international student, I didn’t have many ways to pay for my Master’s. PIF stood out because it isn’t a loan with fixed monthly repayments and interest. Paying it forward through a share of my future income felt manageable, and I like that it helps fund other students after me. The funding came right when I needed it and took a lot of pressure off, so I could focus on my studies. ”

“ I chose PIF because I see more purpose in it. My future contributions can help another student pursue their education, so the support keeps going. It has taken a lot of financial pressure off me while I study part-time and work full-time, so I can focus on finishing my degree and moving toward better career opportunities. I’d recommend it to other students because it’s not only about receiving help, but eventually giving back too.”