Canadian Registered Charity · 83435 9077 RR0001

Empowering Young Women from Asia to Become Changemakers

Scholarships, leadership training, mentorship and community for young women who will drive positive change — locally and internationally.

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Our Mission

The World Needs More Women Leaders

Women are underrepresented in leadership roles around the world — especially in regions where gender roles are deeply entrenched. Yet research consistently shows that women leaders prioritise education, healthcare and social welfare for their communities.

The Ching Tien Foundation for Women develops confident, globally minded leaders who return home equipped to drive positive change — for themselves, their families, and their societies.

"Educated women have educated children."
— Ching Tien, Founder

What We Do

Our Programs

We equip the next generation of changemakers to shape the world they want to live in — through scholarships, skills and sisterhood.

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Masters Scholarship

Funds master's degrees at universities outside Asia for outstanding young women passionate about social impact, paired with mentorship and cohort learning.

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Undergraduate Leadership Program

A 16-month journey combining virtual leadership training, a four-week intensive at Royal Roads University in Canada, and a Giving Back project.

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Virtual Leadership Training

Personal development and leadership training for Asian women in senior undergraduate, graduate studies or early career — led by professional facilitators.

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Giving Back Projects

Every scholar completes a capstone project in their home country — a first step toward lasting community impact, building the habit of leadership in action.

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Our Scholars

Voices from the Cohort

"The Ching Tien Foundation has become like a second home to me."

Yuting Li

China · Sias University · 2025 Undergraduate Scholar

"The Ching Tien Foundation does magic."

Sadaf Yaqobi

Afghanistan · Asian University for Women · 2025 Undergraduate Scholar

"[The scholarship is] a chance to learn from other inspiring young women."

Shahnooz Hussain

Pakistan · Emory University, USA · 2025 Masters Scholar

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Our Legacy

Building on 18 Years of Impact

The Ching Tien Foundation builds on the legacy of Educating Girls of Rural China (EGRC), founded in 2005.

2005 — 2023

EGRC operated as a grassroots Canadian charity in rural western China, supporting over 2,000 young women through high school and university with a graduation rate above 99%.

2023 — Present

The Ching Tien Foundation for Women expands the mission globally — supporting young women from China and across Asia at top universities around the world.

EGRC Alumni Pay It Forward

In 2026, 158 EGRC alumni raised CAD $9,570 for the Foundation — a testament to the enduring circle of women supporting women.

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Partners & Supporters

Working Together for Change

Royal Roads University University of New Brunswick Mackenzie Investments Chan Better World Foundation Amber Foundation Asian University for Women World Academy for the Future of Women Lawson Lundell (Pro Bono)