SHE-CAN Scholar Program 2026-2027 (Funded) – Opportunity Desk
The SHE-CAN Scholar Program 2026-2027 supports low-income, high-potential young women from Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala in winning full-ride scholarships to top U.S. colleges, providing them with mentorship, leadership training, and financial aid.
Target region
United States
Submission deadline
1 November 2026
Authority origin
Opportunity Desk
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"The SHE-CAN Scholar Program helps talented young women from Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala get full scholarships to study at top universities in the United States. The program covers tuition, housing, flights, and books, while also providing mentors and leadership training. In return, scholars are expected to return to their home countries after graduation to become leaders and create positive change."
Tips for success
- ◆Start your application early to allow ample time for writing and revising essays.
- ◆Clearly articulate your vision for how you plan to impact your home country after graduating.
- ◆Highlight specific leadership roles, community service, or extracurricular activities you have participated in.
Common mistakes
- ◆Missing the country-specific deadline (October 1 for Cambodia & Guatemala, November 1 for Liberia).
- ◆Failing to demonstrate a clear commitment to returning to their home country post-graduation.
- ◆Not planning for minor personal expenses that must be covered by on-campus work.
- ◆Submitting incomplete financial or academic records.
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Be authentic and honest about your background, challenges, and achievements in your essays.
- ◆Prepare thoroughly for interviews by researching SHE-CAN's mission and values.
- ◆Maintain strong academic performance during your final high school years.
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Full-ride college scholarship covering tuition, housing, and meals.
- ✓Funding for test preparation classes.
- ✓Coverage of passport and visa fees.
- ✓Round-trip airfare (one flight to the U.S. and one flight home).
- ✓Textbooks and health insurance.
- ✓Access to world-class mentorship and leadership training in the U.S.
Application Roadmap
- 1
Verify eligibility criteria including age, nationality, and financial need.
- 2
Submit the online SHE-CAN program application before your country's deadline.
- 3
Participate in the selection process, including interviews and assessments.
- 4
Attend SHE-CAN funded test preparation classes.
- 5
Apply to partner U.S. colleges with the guidance of SHE-CAN mentors to secure a full-ride scholarship.
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Must be a woman between the ages of 17 and 20.
- ◆Must be a citizen and resident of Cambodia, Liberia, or Guatemala.
- ◆Must have graduated from high school or be in their final year.
- ◆Must demonstrate strong leadership potential and a passion for creating change in their home country.
- ◆Must come from a low-income background with limited opportunities to study in the U.S.
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Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Bachelors
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