Applications are currently being accepted for the SHE-CAN Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SHE-CAN Scholarship
The SHE-CAN Scholarship 2026 in USA is a fully funded opportunity for talented young women from Cambodia, Liberia, and Guatemala to earn a full-ride scholarship at a top U.S. college. This program supports ambitious female leaders who have few opportunities but incredible potential, providing access to world-class education, mentorship, and leadership training to drive change in their home countries.
Benefits of SHE-CAN Scholarship
- Full-ride scholarship from a U.S. college covering tuition, housing, and meals
- SHE-CAN funds test preparation classes (IELTS/TOEFL, ACT/SAT)
- Passport and visa fees covered by SHE-CAN
- Flight to the U.S. and one return flight home
- Textbooks and health insurance provided
- Mentorship from a team of 4-6 U.S. mentors
- Leadership training and annual Leadership Summit in California
- Summer internship placement through SHE-CAN networks
- In-country career support after graduation
SHE-CAN Scholarship Requirements
- A woman between the ages of 17-20
- Passionate about improving your country
- High school graduate or graduating high school by June 2027
- Access to capital city if selected for an interview (Guatemala location dependent on applicants)
- From a low-income household
- Interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college or university (not for graduate degrees)
- Have less than 1 year of university or other post-secondary credits
- Already a leader in your school or community
- Strong English speaker (high score on TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo required)
- Academically strong with high class rank and strong national exam or WAEC/WASSCE scores
- Able to dedicate January–June to SHE-CAN’s pre-college program (cannot work full-time during this period)
- Able to access a strong internet connection and computer daily
Application Date and Process
- Prepare your high school transcripts for grades 10, 11, and 12
- Obtain your national exam score report or WAEC score report
- Prepare English translations of transcripts or exam scores if necessary (can be self-translated)
- Estimate your family’s monthly income
- Gather score reports for SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL if taken
- No application fee – free to apply
- Use the application templates provided for Cambodia, Guatemala, or Liberia to prepare your answers
- Submit your application via the live application link for your country: Cambodia, Guatemala, or Liberia
Application Deadline
01 October, 2026
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