SPONSOR A SCHOLAR
One student. One year. One life changed forever.
Behind every scholarship is a young South Sudanese student who refused to let war, displacement, or poverty write their story. Your monthly gift keeps them in class, on track, and moving towards the future they deserve.
Starting at
$79/month
OR, IF YOU'RE A THRIVENT MEMBER
Donations Available for Thrivent Members
If you're a Thrivent member, you already have access to Choice Dollar Funds provided by Thrivent for charitable giving.
No new money required. Simply direct your Choice Dollars to PASS USA and help us keep a young girl in school.
Voices Of Change
Meet the resilient individuals whose lives have been transformed.
Real stories from PASS USA scholars across South Sudan and East Africa.
Susan's Inspiring Story
Mary's Voice of Hope
John's Big Dreams of Education
Change Begins With Education
PASS USA (Padoc Area Scholars Society) supports South Sudanese youth, especially young women, in rising above extreme poverty by providing access to education, mentorship, and opportunity. Working in South Sudan and across refugee communities in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia, we focus on creating pathways for young people to thrive, despite the challenges they face such as extreme poverty, conflict and displacement.
From scholarships and wraparound support to leadership development and mentorship, we aim to break down the barriers that hold young women and youth back. Through our holistic, wraparound approach, youth and young women build confidence, rebuild their futures, develop their talents, and emerge as leaders and changemakers in their communities.
400+
Youths In Universities.
$700k+
Tuitions Paid.
4
Countries In Action.
98%
Graduation Rate.
2025 Annual Report:
A Year of Transformation
Discover how PASS is reshaping the landscape of Quality Education and Gender Equality Globally, Our latest findings, data driven insights, and success stories are now available for public review.
Shifting the Future by Educating Girls.
When you educate a girl in South Sudan, you don't just change her life— you transform her entire community. We are doubling our efforts to ensure 60% of new scholarships go to women in a mission to intentionally close the gender gap in higher education for South Sudan else girls and young women.
The Global Goals We Support
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our work is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure measurable and lasting impact.
