• Please read the below instructions before you apply.

    She Runs It wants to do its part to help you stay and grow in our industry by helping you retire all or a portion of your student loan debt (up to $10,000 per recipient*). Thanks to the generosity of the She Runs It Foundation Board and our donors, we are launching the 15th round of loan grant applications! She Runs It has expanded eligibility to those who have received undergraduate or graduate degrees, and will also pay fees for continuing education or other courses that you would like to take to strengthen your skills in our industry.

    Qualifications
    • Applicant must be a She Runs It member in good standing for at least 6 months, and reside in the U.S. or Canada.
    • Applicant must be the recipient of an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or enrolled in industry-relevant continuing education courses prior to application submission.
    • Loan or invoice documentation that you provide with your application must be held in the name of the applicant.

    What this application requires
    • Short answer rationale
    • One letter of recommendation is required, but will accept up to two letters
    • Loan or invoice documentation in your name
    • Current resume

    What we are looking for in an applicant
    • We'll be looking at your record of contributions to She Runs It and our industry, the future commitments you intend to make, and your career success to-date.
    • This year's winners will be expected to take on a project in support of She Runs It and its mission in 2027.

    Deadline
    Friday, December 4, 2026 @ 11:59PM ET

    FAQ about She Runs It’s Education Loan Grant Program can be found HERE.

    *Applicants must be members of She Runs It in good standing since at least February 3, 2026. Please note that Awards are taxable. Previous winners remain eligible to apply for additional Education Loan Grant Awards in subsequent cycles until you reach a lifetime maximum of up to $10,000 in total loan payments.

    Note:
    Our nomination form allows for you to save and continue work. You must complete every field and submit your application before the deadline in order for the nomination to be considered. If you have any issues, please reach out to mary@sherunsit.org.

  • Education Loan Grant Application 

    Applicant Information
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What would you apply this award towards? Select all that apply:*
  • How many years have you been a She Runs It Member? (You must be a member for at least 6 months for this to be a valid submission.)*
  • Please describe your involvement with She Runs It by indicating the activities In which you actively participate. Select all that apply:*

  • Education Loan Grant Application

    Please answer the following short answer questions. (300-word max for each question)
  • We'd like to understand how you have been an active participant in your company and the industry overall. Select all that apply:*

  • Education Loan Grant Application

    Supporting Materials

  • To complete your application, please upload the following documents in PDF format.

    The absence of any of these materials will disqualify your application.

    - Copy of most recent loan statement or invoice from educational institution
    - At least 1 letter of recommendation from current or past employers. You can access our optional Letter of Recommendation template HERE.You can download and share the document with your references as a guide. Your Letter of Recommendation does not need to be in this format.
    - Current resume

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  • Education Loan Grant

    Applicant Signature

  • Please take a moment to review your submission. Only completed applications will be scored.

    Reminder: Resume, Letter(s) of Recommendation, and Loan Documents are required.

    For any questions, please email mary@sherunsit.org

    Good Luck!

  • By submitting this application, I hereby attest that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information contained herein is accurate and factual.

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