About SINCxEDU
Social Innovation & Network Collaboration for Education Futures — transforming lives through education, one scholar at a time.
Our Mission
From Constraint to Possibility
SINCxEDU exists to identify and support exceptionally talented students from underserved communities who demonstrate resilience, social impact vision, and academic potential. We believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Financial circumstances should never limit educational access.
Through comprehensive scholarships, mentorship, and a global network of changemakers, we empower scholars to pursue world-class education and become agents of positive change in their communities and beyond. We don't just look at grades—we look at you.
Our Vision
A Global Network of Changemakers
We envision a world where talent and determination—not financial resources—determine educational outcomes. A world where resilience is recognized as an asset, where social impact vision is valued as much as test scores, and where the brightest minds, regardless of their background, have access to the education they deserve.
By 2030, we aim to support 1,000 scholars across 50 countries, creating a global network of changemakers who are transforming their communities and industries through innovation and collaboration.
Our Story
SINCxEDU was founded with a simple but powerful idea: talented students should not be held back by financial constraints. Our founding team, composed of educators, entrepreneurs, and former scholarship recipients, recognized a critical gap in the global education landscape.
While many scholarship programs focus solely on financial aid or perfect grades, we understood that true potential often emerges from adversity. Students who've overcome significant barriers develop resilience, resourcefulness, and determination that can't be taught. They need more than money—they need mentorship, community, and a network that extends beyond graduation.
We've grown to support students from over 30 countries, partnering with 15 world-class universities. Each scholar brings unique talents, perspectives, and dreams—united by their commitment to creating positive change and lifting their communities as they rise.
Today, SINCxEDU scholars are developing clean energy solutions, creating educational technology for underserved communities, advancing healthcare innovations, and leading social enterprises. They're not just transforming their own futures—they're transforming the world. And they're doing it together, as a global network of changemakers.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Our Impact by the Numbers
Making a measurable difference in students’ lives
What Makes SINCxEDU Different
We're not like traditional scholarship programs
We See the Whole Person
Holistic review that evaluates resilience, social impact vision, academic potential, and socio-economic context—not just test scores.
We Value Adversity
We recognize that students who've overcome barriers are more capable, not less. Your resilience is your résumé.
We Prioritize Need
30% of our evaluation score is socio-economic equity—the largest portion, intentionally. This is equity, not charity.