Raghad shares her remarkable journey from Syria to Canada through the Second Chance program. She discusses the challenges of being one of the few students applying to universities abroad from Syria, her initial rejections and waitlists from U.S. universities, and how Second Chance opened new doors for her education and future as a changemaker.

• Growing up in Syria with dreams of studying abroad
• Navigating an unfamiliar application process with no local precedent
• Working with Dawn Network, a program supporting Syrian women in higher education
• Selected as one of four girls from across Syria for support
• Applied to 20 U.S. universities in senior year

• Introduction to the program as a "late decision" alternative
• Acceptance as one of 40-45 students from 300 applicants
• Immediate sense of personal connection and individual recognition
• Diverse cohort from Africa, Middle East, Russia, and beyond
• Fast-paced process of informational sessions and applications

Ready to learn more about Second Chance?

​​​​​​Every year, brilliant low-income students from around the world risk being left behind — not for lack of talent, but for lack of financial means to accept their college admission offers. Until Second Chance takes action.​​​​​

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Each April, at the final hour of the admissions cycle, we identify a cohort of extraordinary students and connect them with full scholarships at leading universities worldwide.​​​​​​

https://www.secondchance.global/