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Mary Schnack was a brilliant media strategist, a powerful public speaker, a tireless champion for women, a mentor, and a friend.
To honor her life’s work in media and advocacy for women around the globe,
we have established the
Mary Schnack PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Scholarship Fund.
The $20,000 yearly scholarship will benefit one Afghan and one Rwandan entrepreneur who embodies Mary’s entrepreneurial spirit and global commitment to women.
The recipients will receive:
  • 8 weeks In-Country Training in their home country of Afghanistan or Rwanda in business and marketing essentials
  • A trip to the U.S. for Leadership Development Training (including one week Business Boot Camp and one week of mentoring with an American businesswoman)
  • Trip to Washington, D.C. for the International Women’s Economic Summit and Graduation Celebration
  • Pay It Forward Training – a commitment to return home and pay forward her knowledge through training and mentoring other women in her field
Donate here to continue Mary’s legacy and support a woman entrepreneur today.
(Please indicate “scholarship fund” in the payment details)

Tara Derington

Tara combines a true passion and deep understanding of social media in her role as Director of Marketing and Emerging Media here at the Institute. As someone who is always looking for the next big idea, her vision for the future of IEEW is exhilarating.

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