Empowering young women from Asia to become changemakers for the future.
The Ching Tien Foundation for Women empowers women from Asia to become confident, internationally-engaged leaders who drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Through scholarships, mentorship, and transformative learning experiences, we invest deeply in the potential of women—equipping them with knowledge, networks, and resilience to thrive in higher education, and to lead with purpose in an interconnected world.
Our ambition extends beyond academic excellence—the Ching Tien Foundation for Women equips the next generation of changemakers to “give back” and shape the world they want to live in. Through personalized mentorship and peer-learning cohorts, each student is encouraged to think critically about local and international issues, engaging in cross-cultural dialogue that fosters empathy and understanding. She gains hands-on experience in leadership and volunteerism, culminating in a “Giving Back” project that marks her first step towards creating lasting impact.
”The Ching Tien Foundation does magic. It gives everyone wings to fly and the vision to look beyond themselves.
Sadaf YaqobiUndergraduate Leadership Program
”The Ching Tien Foundation is far more than a scholarship program — it is a community that believes in me, supports me, and inspires me to become the best version of myself.
Vera SunMaster’s Program Scholar
The world needs more women leaders.
Women make up half the global population, but their representation in leadership lags far behind men, especially in communities where gender roles are deeply entrenched. Studies show that closing the gender gap in leadership not only improves the lives of women, but women leaders are more likely to focus on education, healthcare and social welfare, creating more inclusive societies. When women are empowered to lead, everyone moves forward.