We look at you. Your resilience, your vision, your potential. If your transcript doesn't tell your whole story, we want to hear it.
The world is full of talented students with perfect scores. But SINCxEDU seeks something rarer: young people who've faced real adversity, persevered through it, and emerged with a vision to change their communities. If your transcript doesn't tell your whole story—if your greatest achievement isn't on paper—we want to hear from you.
across four dimensions — 100 points total
Understanding what matters—and what doesn't
Perfect GPA (4.0/100)
Strong potential + evidence of learning
Prestigious school name
Maximizing available resources
Long list of awards
Depth over breadth
Polished, privileged background
Real challenges, real growth
"Impressive" activities (what looks good)
Authentic passion (what matters to you)
International travel/exposure
Local impact and community care
Expensive test prep scores
Self-taught skills and determination
Letters from important people
Letters that show true character
The world tells you that success looks one way: straight A's, perfect scores, impressive awards.
But SINCxEDU believes something different.
We believe that the student who walked 2 hours to school every day has learned discipline that can't be taught.
We believe that the teenager who taught themselves to code because their school had no computer classes has more determination than someone who was handed everything.
We believe that the young woman who defied cultural expectations to finish high school has courage that will change her generation.
Your resilience is not a disadvantage—it's your superpower.
The barriers you've overcome have given you skills that privileged students will never develop: resourcefulness, grit, perspective, empathy, and hunger for change.
SINCxEDU doesn't want perfect students. We want real students with real stories and real potential to create real change.
If that's you, we're looking for you.
Identify high-potential secondary-school students who lack access to higher education and provide full scholarships, internships, and post-graduation pathways that create outsized social impact. We transform adversity into opportunity by unlocking the leadership potential of resilient youth.
Learn more about requirements, evaluation criteria, application process, and interviews