Grant opportunity
SHE-CAN Scholars Program 2026-2027
SHE-CAN is recruiting young women leaders for intensive preparation, mentoring and placement support for U.S. undergraduate scholarships.
- Funder
- SHE-CAN
- Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia
- Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia: Nov 1, 2026
- Award
- College-access preparation, mentorship and support to secure a full U.S. undergraduate scholarship
- Applicant
- High-achieving young women from Cambodia, Guatemala or Liberia with leadership potential who seek undergraduate study in the United States.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Cambodia, Guatemala and Liberia
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme helps talented young women build competitive university applications and access fully funded undergraduate education.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet their country's academic, age, language and leadership criteria and commit to the programme's preparation and mentorship process.
What it supports
- University application and test preparation.
- Leadership development and long-term mentoring.
- Placement with U.S. colleges offering full financial support.
Funding and duration
- SHE-CAN provides preparation and mentorship rather than a direct cash payment.
- Selected scholars are supported to obtain full scholarships from partner colleges.
Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia
Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia: Nov 1, 2026
How to apply
Choose the relevant country application on the official SHE-CAN page and submit it before the country-specific deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
SHE-CAN identifies high-potential young women in Cambodia, Guatemala and Liberia and supports them through a rigorous college-access and leadership programme. Scholars work toward fully funded undergraduate study in the United States and a long-term commitment to positive change at home.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet their country's academic, age, language and leadership criteria and commit to the programme's preparation and mentorship process.
Funding and benefits
SHE-CAN provides preparation and mentorship rather than a direct cash payment.
Selected scholars are supported to obtain full scholarships from partner colleges.
Themes and supported activities
University application and test preparation.
Leadership development and long-term mentoring.
Placement with U.S. colleges offering full financial support.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia: Applications close 1 October 2026 for Cambodia and Guatemala and 1 November 2026 for Liberia: Nov 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Choose the relevant country application on the official SHE-CAN page and submit it before the country-specific deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.