Steele Family Foundation WISE Scholarship Program Overview

This case study outlines the Steele Family Foundation's WISE Scholarship Program, which aims to empower young students through an innovative earn-to-learn approach. Launched in 2019, the program utilizes a unique educational portal designed to provide personalized guidance and resources to students facing barriers to success. The portal incorporates data analytics to track student progress and employs a 100-point system that rewards academic excellence, extracurricular engagement, community contribution, and reflective assessments. The document details the collaboration between the Steele Family Foundation and Insight, which provided technology expertise to develop the platform. It emphasizes the importance of career guidance and the program's scalability, allowing for integration with various alliance organizations globally. The WISE program is set to expand its impact, with plans to reach schools in India and beyond, ultimately aiming to change lives through education and technology. The foundation's commitment to funding scholarships is highlighted as essential for supporting students' educational journeys.