Apply now for the 2021 SHE-CAN program in USA

Apply now for the 2021 SHE-CAN program in USA

SHE-CAN College Scholarship Program At-A-Glance

SHE-CAN seeks talented young women leaders from Cambodia and Liberia who have few opportunities but incredible potential and passion for change. We help these young women win U.S. university scholarships. Through access to a world-class college education, mentorship and leadership training in the U.S., we provide our scholars the tools and support needed to return and make change in their home countries.

Program Length: 5 years

Program Eligibility: Ambitious young women aged 17-21 from low-income backgrounds who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills through activities or service in their community

Program Summary:

  • Test preparation classes for SAT/IELTS and support executing a community service leadership project
  • Guidance to apply for and win a scholarship to a top U.S. university such as Lafayette College, Bucknell University, and Syracuse University
  • Build relationship with 4-6 American mentors
  • Completion of 4-year university education in the U.S.
  • Participation in SHE-CAN-funded Leadership Summit in California
  • Complete at least one summer internship
  • Return home within one year of graduating 
  • Launch your career at home, make a difference in your community, and give back to SHE-CAN sisters
  • All costs for tuition, room & board, and travel are covered by the university or SHE-CAN

Click here to learn more about the scholars we’ve supported on their leadership journey.

Apply for SHE-CAN program if you are:

  • A woman between the ages of 17-21
  • Passionate about improving your country
  • High school graduate or graduating high school by January 2021
  • Living within 1 hour of capital city (e.g. Phnom Penh, Monrovia) 
  • From a low-income household
  • Interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college or university (SHE-CAN does not work with students seeking graduate degrees)
  • Already a leader in your school or community
  • A strong English speaker: Your ability to speak and write in English is critical because all U.S. universities require a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS language exam. Therefore, if your English is not strong, we recommend that you spend a year studying and apply next year.
  • Academically strong: Consistently ranked high in your class with strong grades and a strong score on National Exam or WAEC/WASSCE
  • Dedicated to this program: Able to dedicate your days in January 2021 – June 2021 to SHE-CAN’s pre-college program. Accepted scholars must not work full-time during this period
  • Able to access a strong Internet connection and computer daily to check emails

What you’ll need to apply:

  • High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12
  • National exam score report or WAEC score report
  • English translations of transcripts or exam scores if necessary (can be self-translated)
  • Estimate of family’s monthly income
  • Optional: Score reports for the SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL if you have taken them
  • No application fee – free to apply!

Application Criteria & How to Apply 

Cambodia Application Now Open
Liberia Application Now Open

Official website

24 Responses

  1. Melvin Jimlack says:

    I’m appling for this scholarship because it is the best right now, that can help me achieved my career.

  2. Nosenge Susan says:

    Am 25 can i stil apply

  3. Angeline Natasha says:

    Am in Kenya and I would really want to take part to this programme

  4. Zahra says:

    I,m from Pakistan and I,m in grade 12
    Can I apply ?

  5. Zahra says:

    I,m from Pakistan can I apply?

  6. Celia kamuchichi says:

    I’m am from Zimbabwe and would really want to take part in this program

  7. Jime Blessing says:

    I’m from Nigeria and would really want to take part of this program to achieve my career.

  8. Ajak says:

    Help by telling me the procedures of applying

  9. Angie Massalay says:

    I want to apply for the She Can scholarship , it is my type of scholarship because I cannot afford.

  10. Ambrosetta T Wiagbe says:

    How do I start on line study with She Can? What are those processes I need to follow?

  11. How do I start on line study with She Can?

  12. I am interested in the scholarship but I don’t knows the procedure.

  13. Anjali sarraf says:

    Its my pleasure to apply for this scholarship for my further studies

  14. Adamsay Sankoh says:

    I am from Sierra Leone and age 18 but how ,to apply?
    Is my country eligible for this opportunity

  15. Favor Paye says:

    OK

  16. I am very much interested in the SHE-CAN Scholarship, I really wish to study abroad to come and in improve the living condition of my family and country at large..

  17. Hi, shecan college Scholarship program director, I’m a liberian who’s residing in Monrovia Liberia I’ve already read your information I’m extremely grateful and express interest.
    I’ve many desirous and passionate sisters- liberians particularly young females they’re interested in applying for the application, so how I get the hard copy of the application,
    I’ll glad when you send me your application,so I print out and give to each one of the interested female.

    I’m awaiting your reply positively.
    Williams

  18. Hi, shecan college Scholarship program director, I’m a liberian who’s residing in Monrovia Liberia. I’ve already read your information . I’m extremely grateful and express interest.
    I’ve many desirous and passionate sisters- liberians particularly young females, they’re interested in applying for the application, so how I can get the hard copy of the application,
    I’ll be glad when you send me your application,so I’ll print out and give to each one of the interested female.

    I’m awaiting your reply positively.
    Williams

  19. Dornynoh M.Toweh says:

    I’m Dornynoh M.Toweh,is my pleasure to apply for this scholarship.im form Liberia

  20. Giftee K Toe says:

    I want to apply but how?

  21. Hello my name is Amanda Conteh-Harris.am from sierra Leone I just want to know if we are allowed to apply here or do we have ours in my country

  22. Wonderful ME Sumo says:

    My Name is Wonderful ME Sumo and I’m from Liberia and I want to apply

  23. Cyrus Coleman says:

    I will which to apply for my 17 years old daughter

  24. Hi She Can College Scholarship, I’m a Liberian who is residing in Grand Bassa, Buchanan to be precise. I really need the help of She Can College Scholarship because I came from a poor background my parents highly provide for my siblings and me please help me change the life of my family and friends around me..

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