It costs USD $3,900 per year to send a young woman to college in Kenya, encompassing all her educational expenses, associated management costs, and participation in S.H.E.’s year-long enrichment programs.

At the heart of the S.H.E. College Fund is the value of relationship. Each student who is supported by S.H.E. receives not only the money for two to four years of college, but also support from the S.H.E. Team and her funder in the form of communication, encouragement, guidance and love.

Unlike many scholarship programs offered in countries like Kenya, the S.H.E. College Fund does not focus exclusively on grades when selecting recipients. Rather, we seek to identify differently-gifted students who may not do well on standardized tests but have demonstrated enormous courage and personal resilience by learning to survive a childhood fraught with violence, trauma, and grief. For S.H.E. students, education is the key to a brighter future. The S.H.E. College Fund’s unique approach to scholarship administration is essential in unlocking the untapped potential nestled deep within each student, giving them every hope for success, and making a lasting impact on their lives and on their communities.

We hear from all directions how less than 5% of a donation to large organizations actually gets to the people in need. The S.H.E. College Fund is a radical opportunity to make a difference in a direct and deeply relational way. As reported in the 2024 financial statement, 90% of all contributions and donations is directly invested in the students.

There are two ways to offer support — you can sponsor a student for an agreed upon number of years, or you can make a contribution of any amount to the Kim Rosen Scholarship Fund or to the General Fund.

Yes, your donation is tax deductible in the United States. We provide a tax receipt for each donation made.

We share a breakdown of our costs here.

When sponsoring a student, we understand unforeseen circumstances arise, and we aim for strong relationships with open communication. In other words, if something would prevent you from completing the agreement, we hope you would let us know immediately. Similarly, we are in close communication with students to ensure they're always on track, but should something happen to prevent your student from completing her education, we would communicate with you quickly. Based on our experience, both situations are extremely rare.