2024-08-07 12:34:35
Make your dream come true study a bachelor’s degree in the United States with the beca She Can 2024. This program will provide you with support to obtain a full scholarship to a university and will prepare you to become a leader in your community.
She Can Scholarship 2024 for Guatemalan women interested in studying at universities in the United States
«She Can“, what does it mean —Supporting Her Education Changes a Nation—es a scholarship designed for young women from GuatemalaCambodia and Liberia interested in obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in the United StatesThis program not only offers academic preparation, but also provides tools for the world of work and skills to become agents of change in their communities.
Beneficiaries receive mentoring to Apply for full scholarships at universities in the United Statesas well as leadership training. Support includes ongoing help in obtaining internships and, upon graduation, assistance in the employment process in their countries of origin. The duration of the program is five years, allowing participants to develop comprehensively.
Founded in 2011, She-Can has created a global community of mutual support among women who empower, inspire and work together to create better opportunities for the world.
Benefits of the program
She-Can offers support for applying for full scholarships at universities in the United States, which will cover tuition, housing and food costs on campus. It also finances exam preparation classes and other costs not covered by the university, such as passport, visa, flights, textbooks and health insurance.
However, it does not cover transportation within Guatemala to attend preparation classes, medical expenses not included in the insurance, and personal expenses. Scholarship recipients are expected to work on campus to cover these additional expenses. You can learn more about the program at this link:
Requirements and selection criteria
Guatemalan women aged 17 to 20 from low-opportunity backgrounds with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills in activities or service in their community or school may apply. Specific requirements include:
- Passion to change Guatemala.
- Graduate from high school in January 2025.
- Belonging to a household with low economic resources.
- Be a leader in your school or community.
- Be interested in earning a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university.
- Advanced English level.
- Be among the top five in your class, with scores of 70 points or higher.
- Commitment to the program from December 2024 to June 2025 to complete pre-university preparation.
- Good internet connection and daily access to it.
Deadline and application process
Applications are now open and will close on November 1, 2024. Interested young women can submit their application through the following link: She Can Apply.
The application must be submitted in English and must include several documents. For any questions about the process, you can write to the email [email protected], indicating in the subject “Scholarship Application, [el país desde donde aplica]».
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