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Higher Education Readiness (HER) Program

Institute of International Education Inc

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Ethiopia (pilot in Addis Ababa)

Overview

Program Overview:
A secondary school scholarship and support program designed to increase girls' participation in higher education by providing financial support combined with innovative leadership and life skills training.

Geographic Scope

Ethiopia (pilot in Addis Ababa)

Target Population

Girls entering 11th grade
From academically high-performing schools serving underserved populations

Participating Schools

Fitawrari Abayneh Secondary School: Located on outskirts of Addis Ababa in rural area with subsistence-level communities
Addis Ketema Preparatory School: Located in bustling market area of Addis Ababa

Program Components

Scholarship Support: Full funding for secondary school completion
Academic Tutoring: Intensive academic support
Mentoring: One-on-one and group mentoring
Leadership Training: Skills development for future leaders
Financial Training: Financial literacy and planning education

Selection Criteria

Academic success
Financial need
Leadership potential

Impact

Pilot cohort: 100 girls (2013)
Second cohort: Additional 100 girls (2014-2015)
Goal: Increase girls' progression from 3.5% to 11th grade continuation to higher percentage

Background

Addresses low female completion rates in Ethiopia: Only 32.4% of girls enroll in 9th grade, but only 3.5% continue to 11th grade (pathway to university).

Administrator: Institute of International Education (IIE) with partnership from Ethiopian Ministry of Education

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Workshops: IIE hosts application completion workshops at participating schools
Independent Selection Panel: Applications reviewed by independent panel consisting of Ethiopian leaders from non-profit and private sectors
Selection Criteria: Academic success, financial need, leadership potential
Notification & Orientation: Selected girls and parents meet at schools to review scholarship requirements and commitments
Multi-year Commitment: Two years of academic, leadership, and financial training to prepare for university transition

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What Institute of International Education Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 70
Total given: $42.91M
Median grant: $253K
Range: $8,000–$6.5M

By dollars: Montana 15%, Indiana 9%, California 7%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Milwaukee, WI; Athens, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
4% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.