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About the SHE-CAN Scholarship Coalition

What is the SHE-CAN Scholarship Coalition?

​SHE-CAN partners with a group of prestigious U.S. colleges and universities that support women’s global leadership. Schools provide one or more SHE-CAN scholars with a full-ride scholarship that covers tuition and room & board. SHE-CAN covers all wrap-around support and funding necessary for scholars to succeed on campus and move into leadership roles at home. 

Through their partnership with SHE-CAN, these schools are able to provide scholarships to a subset of women who otherwise would not be able to attend university abroad. Therefore, the Coalition schools are contributing to lasting systematic change by pushing their scholarship investments down the socio-economic pyramid. 

Our partner schools see how the impact of their investment stretches far beyond the international student herself. SHE-CAN schools are able to enrich their student body with low-income young women whose communities suffered genocide and war. By living, studying, and socializing with those who were personally impacted by some of the world’s recent atrocities, their students’ horizons broaden. Students attitudes toward peace and reconciliation change as they become culturally prepared to thrive in today’s global economy. Our partner schools agree that the more globally aware our youth are, the more stable and secure we all are. 
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SHE-CAN is grateful for the partnership and investments these distinguished organizations make towards the success of our scholars, year after year.
Babson College: ​1 Scholar since 2020
Beloit College: 8 Scholars since 2017
Bucknell College: 8 Scholars since 2006
Gettysburg College: 5 Scholars since 2016
Lafayette College: 7 Scholars since 2013
Lewis & Clark College: 1 Scholar since 2017
​Muhlenberg College: 7 Scholars since 2013
Northwestern University: 1 Scholar since 2018
Spelman College:1 Scholar since 2017
Syracuse University: 1 Scholar since 2020
University of Minnesota:2 Scholars since 2014
University of Portland: 3 Scholars since 2017
University of San Francisco: 2 Scholars since 2018
Reasons to Join the Coalition: 
1. Partner with SHE-CAN and Other Colleges to Build Women’s Global Leadership
2. Scholars are Student Leaders with Extensive Vetting and Comprehensive Support
3. SHE-CAN is Your Credible Partner ​​
1. Partner with SHE-CAN and Other Colleges to Build Women’s Global Leadership​​​
SHE-CAN and its Coalition schools come together to usher in systemic change impacting future generations. This partnership is essential in building women's global leadership because: 
  • Educating women is a key driver for economic, political and social change in developing countries.
  • Supporting scholars from post-conflict countries is especially important because women leaders foster peace and prosperity and are instrumental to easing the gender burden.
  • Coalition schools work together to invest in forming groups of concentrated female power.
    • SHE-CAN graduates will grow into powerful groups of female leaders, who support each other in breaking centuries old cultural barriers. 
  • Coalition schools directly address five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) that target gender equality, education and women’s leadership; including SDG’s: 4.3, 4.4, 5.5, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2
  • A U.S. or western college degree is an unstated requirement for any influential leadership position in the developing world.
2. Scholars are Student Leaders with Extensive Vetting and Comprehensive Support
 We help colleges accept high potential, low-income women. SHE-CAN identifies, prepares, and supports scholars who would otherwise be unable to apply due to socio-economic restraints. 
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 Our Program involves:
A) Extensive Recruiting Process: Identifies high-potential, low-income candidates who are passionate about creating change and likely to contribute on campus.
  • Recruiting begins with widespread networking in-country. We partner with governments, NGO’s, high schools, and high-profile leaders. This allows our democratic application to be accessed by low-income students who are not aware of college scholarship opportunities.
  • Assessment of applicants continues over a 5-6 month period, including:
    • 2 weeks of in-person interviewing with 3 staff and 5 volunteers, including a home visit.
    • 5 months of working with local supporters who administer exam prep and assess performance in leadership projects.
  • SHE-CAN staff assesses diligence, commitment and responsiveness from afar.
C) Intensive Leadership Program: Enables schools to grow an alumna comprised of goal-achieving leaders who are capable of impacting their country.
  • Each semester, scholars reflect on and update their goals. We provide connections and opportunities to fulfill these goals to ensure they’re on track for returning home.
  • The Leadership Mentor is assigned to provide leadership support, both on campus and after graduation.
  • Scholars gain extensive public speaking practice through opportunities at SHE-CAN events. 
  • Bi-yearly, SHE-CAN hosts a leadership summit to foster bonds among the scholars and develop skills.
  • Through our network, scholars meet aspirational role models including former President Sirleaf, exiled Cambodian Parliamentarian Mu Sochua, Ambassador Melanne Verveer, and more.
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B) Academic, Financial and Emotional Support: Ensures success from initial identification through career launch.
  • While in-country, we provide entrance exam prep, visa/immigration support and a flight to the U.S.
  • After college acceptance, support involves acculturation and skill building programs though their first semester.
  • Mentor program invests in the scholar's potential. Each has a team of 5 professionals who become the scholar's family with a place to stay for the holidays. Mentors provide guidance and love, and help with problem solving. Each mentor becomes a role model who helps the scholar find her voice. 
  • The Academic mentor is assigned to provide academic support throughout her 4 years on campus.
  • While in school, SHE-CAN funds non-scholarship expenses including books, health insurance, dorm supplies, computer, phone, help with taxes, etc.
  • While in school, we host online workshops designed to foster financial stability, mental health and social acclimation.
  • We fund her flight home.
D) Enriching Internships and Career Support: Ensures scholars graduate with the skills and experience needed for job opportunities and success in the workforce.
  • Career development workshops on goal setting, interview skills, outreach skills, and career direction.
  • In addition to the resources Coalition schools provide, our network helps with internship and job connections.
  • The Internship Mentor is assigned to provide help with career development and internship support. ​
  • Our Employee Consortium is a group of in-country organizations who hire our scholars, year after year.
3. SHE-CAN is Your Credible Partner 
Over the past decade, we've seen successful growth in identifying future leaders who then graduate and return home to start their careers. 

Successful Scholars: SHE-CAN Hub of Supporters:
  • 332 mentors who are leaders and business professionals across the U.S.
  • U.S. network of over 2,000 supporters including donors, schools, employers and professionals who help us as volunteers
  • International network of 140 in-country partners, including international organizations, government ministries, NGO’s, businesses, and influential female global leaders
Click here to join the SHE-CAN Scholarship Coalition