A direct, dignified, and secure way to support talented scholars who would otherwise be denied access to advanced education.
Introduction
At Trust.Education, we believe that one of the most powerful forms of philanthropy is direct educational support to an individual whose talent, motivation, and intellectual capacity are clear—but whose access to opportunity has been structurally denied.
Our Scholarship Program is designed for philanthropists and individual donors who want their giving to result in a concrete, traceable transformation: a student admitted, supported, educated, and graduated.
This is not abstract funding.
This is life-level impact.
Why Scholarships Matter
For many of our students, access to education is not a matter of merit, it is a matter of survival, displacement, or exclusion.
A single year of funded study can:
- enable completion of a degree,
- unlock academic and professional pathways,
- allow a scholar to contribute meaningfully to their society,
- and shift the trajectory of an entire family and community.
Participating in the 2023–2024 MA in Social Studies program at ISSH was a transformative experience. This experience became a stepping stone for my continued academic path, I could moved to Canada and I am now pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of Alberta. I remain profoundly grateful to ISSH for its role in shaping my scholarly and civic outlook.
Amin
My thesis, which received top distinction, is forthcoming with ISSH University Press. With ISSH’s recommendation, I received a research opportunity at the International Institute of Social History in the Netherlands, and I am now continuing my studies at Utrecht University. I remain deeply grateful to ISSH for its inspiring academic environment and unwavering support throughout my scholarly path.
Reyhane
Few forms of giving offer this level of clarity and consequence.
Our Scholarship Models
1. Named Scholarships
A long-term commitment with visible legacy.
- A donor commits to funding one or more students for a full academic year, that is renewed annually.
- The scholarship is established under a chosen name (individual, family, foundation, company, or dedication).
- The scholarship is formally recognized on Trust.Education and ISSH platforms, subject to agreed visibility levels.
- Trust.Education conducts academic selection and due diligence.
- With consent and security clearance, anonymized student profiles may be shared for contextual understanding.
This model is ideal for donors seeking sustained, named impact with institutional stewardship.
2. Sponsored Study (One-Year Adoption)
Focused, flexible, and immediate.
- A donor supports one or more students for a single academic year.
- Contributions may be made as:
- a one-time payment, or
- structured monthly installments.
- Funding directly covers tuition and essential academic costs.
- Renewal is optional and entirely at the donor’s discretion.
This model prioritizes immediacy and accessibility while maintaining academic integrity.
3. Anonymous Scholarships
Impact without attribution.
- Donors may choose to remain fully anonymous.
- No public recognition is required or implied.
- Students are supported without knowledge of the sponsor’s identity, unless explicitly permitted by both sides.
- This option is common among donors who value privacy, humility, or security.
Impact remains the same; visibility is optional.
Scholarship Cost and Payment Options
One of the reasons our scholarship model is both effective and scalable is the structure of ISSH as an online graduate institution. This allows us to deliver academically rigorous programs at a fraction of the cost of comparable degrees elsewhere—without compromising quality, faculty, or intellectual standards.
Cost per Student
• Full one-year scholarship: $3,000 per student
• Covers full tuition and core academic participation for one academic year
For comparison, programs of comparable academic level and international faculty elsewhere often charge several times this amount. Our model prioritizes access, efficiency, and academic substance over institutional overhead.
Payment Options
To make sponsorship practical and manageable, we offer two straightforward payment modalities:
One-Time Contribution
• A single payment of $3,000 covers a full academic year for one student.
• Multiple students may be supported through multiple full contributions.
Monthly Commitment
• $250 per month for 12 months per student.
• Predictable, lightweight, and easy to integrate into annual giving plans.
• Particularly suitable for donors who prefer sustained engagement without large upfront transfers.
Both options provide the same academic outcome for the student and the same institutional accountability for the donor.
How Matching Works?
Trust.Education acts as a mediating institution, not a marketplace.
- Academic admission and eligibility are determined independently.
- Donors do not influence academic evaluation.
- Where appropriate and safe, we facilitate structured matching based on:
- field of study,
- level of study,
- funding duration,
- and donor intent.
- Student identity, safety, and consent always take precedence.
- Any form of introduction—direct or indirect—requires explicit permission from the student and the sponsor.
Restrictions may apply in sensitive cases.
Our Commitments
We commit to:
- protecting student dignity, privacy, and security,
- ensuring transparent use of funds,
- maintaining academic independence,
- providing periodic impact reporting appropriate to the agreed level of disclosure.
This is philanthropy with structure, ethics, and accountability.
Expression of Interest
If you are interested in establishing or supporting a scholarship, we invite you to contact us.
This allows us to:
- understand your preferences,
- outline suitable options,
- and follow up discreetly and professionally.
Appointment
If you’d like to speak directly with us, please schedule an appointment here.
Send us an email.
Whether you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.
Educational scholarships are among the few interventions where the link between generosity and outcome is unmistakable.
One decision.
One student.
A transformed future.
Trust.Education exists to make that decision meaningful, safe, and lasting.