Minds 2 Change
Scholarship
\ high-school students
At A Glance...
Key Facts
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Up to CAD $500 per month for tuition and ancillary costs
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Paid through grades 11 and 12
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Open to women who are citizens of Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa, or Türkiye
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Currently in or just finished grade 10
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Up to 10 scholarships per country — 40 total for 2026
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Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
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The Minds 2 Change Scholarship supports young women in our 2026 focus countries through the final years of high school — the period where financial pressure most often forces talented students to step away from their education.
We chose these four countries because each holds a deep pool of emerging talent that deserves real investment.
About the scholarship
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We are not a grades-driven scholarship.
We're looking for young women who show curiosity, character, resilience, and a clear sense of what they want to build — for themselves and for the people around them.
When we read your application, we pay attention to:
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Authenticity — honest, personal answers rather than what you think we want to hear
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Clarity of thought — how you understand yourself, others, and the world
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Vision and purpose — your sense of what you want to do and why it matters
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Resilience — how you've grown through challenges
Grades and achievements help us understand your context, but they are never the main thing we evaluate.
What we're looking for
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How to apply
The application is a short online form. You'll work through a few sections:
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Basic info and contact details
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Academic background
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A few short essay questions about who you are, how you think, and what you hope to build
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An optional creative submission (writing, art, photography, music, video, or a personal project — whatever helps us understand you better)
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References (optional)
We review applications as they come in, so earlier is better than later. Selected applicants will be contacted directly. There is no interview.
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Be honest, not polished. Simple, clear answers are stronger than long or formal ones.
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Short and thoughtful beats long and impressive. Suggested word counts are just guides — we won't count.
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Write freely first, then tighten. Reflect on what actually happened and what you learned, rather than trying to craft the "right" answer.
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If you're not sure whether you're a strong applicant — apply anyway. This scholarship is built for young women whose potential isn't obvious on paper.
Tips for writing a strong application
This application isn't designed to measure perfection. It's designed to understand people — how you think, how you've grown, and where you're trying to go.
Every applicant brings a unique story. There is no single path to being considered strong. Approach this with honesty and confidence in your own experience.