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Scholarships

Togo is one of the poorest countries in the world. Togo's high rates of infant and maternal mortality, human trafficking, and HIV/AIDS transmission all pose daunting challenges, yet each have been successfully decreased in countries committed to widespread girls' education. By helping women afford tuition, school supplies, and uniforms, Pathways Togo scholarships give Togolese women the tools they need to reach their full potential. A Pathways Togo scholarship can change a woman’s life forever, and allow her to bring that change to her community and to her world.

Mentoring

Mentors play a vital role in the success of our scholars. Young women in Togo face both social and academic challenges to pursuing an education, from pressure to marry young to finding a well-lit place to study at night. Indeed, every evening in Togo’s bigger towns, in the hours after they’ve completed household chores, young women crouch with their notebooks under a street lamp to review their lessons before bed.

Life Skills Conference

All Pathways Togo Scholars have the opportunity to come together and celebrate their achievements at annual conferences. Scholars enrolled in one of Togo's two universities will attend a conference located right on campus directly before registration for fall classes. Middle school and high school students will attend a joint conference at a facility located centrally in Togo. At each conference, students will receive their scholarships, attend workshops, and participate in educational enrichment programs.

Karren Waid Dream Award

Pathways Togo created the The Karren Waid Dream Award in honor of Karren Waid, a Peace Corps Volunteer who passed away during her service. Karren’s commitment to girls' education and empowerment continues to inspire Togolese and Americans to support young women in achieving their personal goals and dreams.

Through all of its activities, Pathways Togo encourages scholars not only to excel as individuals, but to become future leaders and to help others. We recognize that educated women have incredible potential to become agents of change in their communities and strive to connect them with the tools they need to fulfill that potential. That is why, beginning in its third year, Pathways Togo will offer one Karren Waid Dream Award annually.