La BECA Women's Scholarship Foundation

La BECA Women's Scholarship Foundation

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La Beca envisions a world where all women in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean have access to a high quality education.

It is our dream to help women break the cycle of poverty and despair so they can have a measurable impact on their families and their countries. The goal of La BECA is to provide educational scholarships to young women in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Together with local in-country partner organizations, we distribute scholarships and ensure continued academic success for La BE

04/17/2026

We are still feeling inspired after an incredible evening at our Founders Reception, graciously hosted at the residence of the Panamanian Ambassador to the OAS. 🇵🇦✨

It was a special night to celebrate our mission, connect with our community, and honor the vision that continues to empower women through education. We are so grateful to our founders, supporters, and friends who joined us and made the evening so meaningful.

Please enjoy a few highlights from this unforgettable gathering—we are excited for all that’s ahead for La BECA Women’s Scholarship Foundation! 💫

12/02/2025

✨ This Giving Tuesday, invest in the future of women and girls. ✨
For 20 years, La BECA Women’s Scholarship Foundation has opened doors for more than 130 scholars across 7 countries—providing over $1 million in scholarships to help women and girls pursue education, leadership, and opportunity.

When you give to La BECA, you’re not just making a donation.

You’re fueling a dream.
You’re expanding what’s possible.
You’re changing the trajectory of a life.

On this special anniversary year, we invite you to celebrate our scholars’ achievements—and help us support the next generation.

Donate today and be part of a legacy of empowerment.

👉 labeca.org

01/25/2023

Over the past 18 years, La BECA has helped young women become, among other things, engineers, nurses, teachers, lawyers, accountants and successful businesswomen. They aren't just working toward their goals . . . they are winning their goals!

Please join us on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar to hear from some of our La BECA scholars, as they talk about their successes, their challenges, and how your support makes all the difference!

To register, please email [email protected], and the Zoom link will then be provided.

There is no charge for this event.

1+1=4? Latin America Confronts a Pandemic Education Crisis. 06/26/2021

This story about how hard students in Latin America are working to stay in school will break your heart. With your help, La BECA has kept our scholars connected to their schools even in these very difficult times. You have allowed us to provide computers and connectivity - so thank you for this support.

1+1=4? Latin America Confronts a Pandemic Education Crisis. With economies reeling and millions cut off from the classroom, Latin America’s students are leaving school in alarming numbers, experts say.

01/31/2021

Thanks to the generosity of so many La BECA friends, we have been able to continue supporting many young women in Central and South America. From Honduras, Brigith sent us this card. Please join this important work by making a contribution at www.labeca.org

09/25/2020

Eugenia is a La BECA scholar in dental school in Honduras. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, La BECA is able to continue to support her while in-person classes are limited. We hope you will continue to provide your support to Eugenia and others like her. Visit www.labeca.org for more information on how you can help.

Photos from La BECA Women's Scholarship Foundation's post 05/19/2020

Emely, one of our La BECA scholars, is learning at home during the quarantine. Honduras has been very strict about keeping people at home. Thanks to your generosity, La BECA is able to provide computers for some of our scholars so they can continue learning. There is always time to help - visit www.labeca.org for more information on how you can join us in supporting these young women.

Photos from La BECA Women's Scholarship Foundation's post 05/05/2020

The global pandemic has placed new obstacles before our La BECA scholars. On , please help these talented and smart scholars continue to study at home. Your contribution will allow us to provide devices and connectivity to young women who are going to change the world through education. Visit www.labeca.org to learn more.

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