SHE-CAN 2026/2027 Scholar Applications Open for Ambitious Young Liberian Women (Full-Ride U.S. College Scholarships)

Are you a highly driven, academically exceptional young Liberian woman between the ages of 17 and 20 who dreams of earning a world-class undergraduate degree in the United States? Your life-changing gateway is officially open! SHE-CAN (Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation) has launched its global call for applications for the upcoming cohort.

SHE-CAN is an elite U.S.-based leadership organization that identifies high-potential young women leaders who come from low-income households and empowers them to secure 100% full-ride scholarships to top-tier American colleges and universities. Beyond securing funding, SHE-CAN provides comprehensive college preparation classes, dedicated teams of American mentors, cross-cultural leadership training, and career guidance to ensure scholars return home equipped to become powerhouse changemakers.

Program & Scholarship Overview

• Program Name: SHE-CAN Scholar Program (2026–2027 Cohort)
• Target Demographics: Talented young women from Liberia, Cambodia, and Guatemala.
• Scholarship Value: 100% Full-Ride Coverage (Tuition, campus housing, and full meal plans funded directly by the host U.S. institution).
• Extended Financial Coverage: SHE-CAN funds pre-college test preparation, international passport/visa fees, textbook allowances, health insurance, and international round-trip flights (one to the U.S. and one back home).
• Application Period: Formally launching July 1st with a final closing deadline for Liberia on November 1, 2027 (Note: Early application allows for strategic review).

Strict Eligibility & Candidate Profiles
SHE-CAN enforces competitive vetting criteria. Applicants must satisfy all the following academic and socioeconomic parameters:

• Age Bracket: Must be a woman between 17 and 20 years old.
• Academic Benchmarks: Must be a high school graduate or currently completing secondary school with a graduation date no later than June 2027. Candidates must be academically strong, consistently ranking high in their class with superior report cards and strong scores on national examinations (WAEC / WASSCE).
• University Standing: Must have less than one (1) year of university or post-secondary credits. Please note: SHE-CAN exclusively supports undergraduate Bachelor's degrees; graduate/Master's applicants are ineligible.
• Socioeconomic Status: Must come from a verified low-income household and possess an estimate of the family's monthly income.
• Language Fluency: Must be a highly proficient English speaker. Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication traits are critical to clearing required U.S. admissions language exams (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo).
• Program Commitment: Must have daily access to a computer and a strong internet connection. Accepted semi-finalists must be fully available to dedicate their time from January – June 2027 to rigorous pre-college academic preparation and community service projects.

The Road to the U.S.: Multi-Phase Program Timeline
The path from applying to boarding your flight to the United States spans several structured milestones:

• July 2026: Online applications open globally.
• November 1, 2027: Final application deadline closes for Liberian candidates.
• Late 2026 / Early 2027: SHE-CAN staff conducts intensive, in-person interviews in Monrovia.
• January – June 2027: Selected semi-finalists complete intensive IELTS, academic prep courses, and a mandatory community service project.
• June 2027: Scholars are officially accepted into the global program and matched with their dedicated U.S. mentoring teams.
• July – October 2027: Scholars and mentors collaboratively complete all U.S. university application requirements.
• November – December 2027: Scholars submit Early Decision applications to top U.S. colleges; final admissions decisions are officially announced.
• January – July 2028: Admitted scholars complete international travel visa requirements and pre-departure briefings.
• August 2028: Scholars arrive in the United States to commence their first year of college!

Required Application Package Checklist
There is zero application fee to apply. Candidates must have the following documents scanned and ready to upload directly into the application form:

• Clear PDF copies of Grade 10, 11, and 12 high school transcripts (If you have not graduated yet, upload your most current high school grades).
• A PDF copy of your National Exam Score Report (WAEC/WASSCE). (If your latest scores are not yet released, you must upload a written statement describing precisely when you will receive them).
• Any existing score reports for the SAT, ACT, IELTS, or TOEFL (if previously taken).
• An official estimate of your family's monthly household income.

How to Apply & Form Guidelines
Because the online application system does not allow you to save your progress and finish later, SHE-CAN strongly recommends typing out your essay answers in a separate Google Doc or Microsoft Word file first, checking your character counts, and then copying and pasting them into the live system.

Click here to visit the official website Click here to see more details for Liberian applicants  Click here for application template    Administrative Support & Inquiries:  For questions regarding documentation or system glitches, email the program desk at program@shecan.global.
Important: Use the exact subject line: Scholar Application, [Your Name], Liberia.

Technical Submission Troubleshooting
If you experience an error message while clicking submit, try the following browser adjustments:

• Update your Google Chrome browser to the latest version and clear your browser cache.
• If you are uploading an optional video response and the form fails, remove the video file and submit the text application first. You can email the video file directly to program@shecan.global afterward.
• Turn off any active VPNs or firewalls (such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN), as these security tools frequently block the application portal connection.