Our first effort is to create future leaders in impact investing coming from the bottom of the pyramid markets by providing full tuition costs for low-income students in business schools. The geographies of focus for the scholarship program are Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, regions where impact investing is least developed.

The scholarship recipients will not only be provided with 100% tuition assistance but also be equipped with practical learning & training opportunities through internships at SIMA LLC or through partnerships. The professional work experience and exposure to the impact investment industry is meant to benefit the scholarship recipients in becoming future local impact investing leaders.

In our first year, SIMA Impact Foundation partnered with The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan, Strathmore University in Kenya, and Makerere University in Uganda to host 14 undergraduate students. Based on this success, we wish to expand the scholarship program to additional students and countries. We are seeking $225,000 in donations to be utilized over a four-year period. The funds will be used to support 25 students each year over four years, including hiring a grant administrator/mentor and facilitating internship stipends, training costs, and travel expenses for the scholarship beneficiaries.