Ethics & Integrity

Ethics and integrity form the foundation of every decision, relationship, and institutional practice at SISP.

Ethics & Integrity

At Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP), ethics and integrity guide every decision, interaction, and institutional practice.

We recognize that trust is the most valuable currency in education and humanitarian service — and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of moral, legal, and professional conduct.

Everything we do reflects our commitment to accountability, transparency, and principled leadership. Our ethical framework ensures that scholars, partners, and stakeholders can have confidence in the fairness and dignity of our processes.

We serve people to empower them toward success — so they may, in turn, serve and strengthen their own nations.

This mission can only be upheld when ethics and integrityguide every step of our work.

Core Principles of SISP Ethics

1. Transparency

SISP operates with openness and clarity.

Scholarship criteria, selection procedures, reporting mechanisms, and organizational decisions are communicated in ways that ensure accountability to scholars, partners, and the public.

We do not obscure our practices; we illuminate them.

2. Fairness

Our commitment to equity and justice is reflected in every admission, award, and grant decision.

All applicants are evaluated based on merit, need, and potential — never favoritism, bias, or undue influence.

Every qualified student deserves opportunity — and fairness is what delivers it.

3. Accountability

All members of the SISP community — leadership, staff, committees, and partners — are held accountable to established standards.

We measure outcomes, evaluate performance, and manage resources responsibly.

Accountability sustains trust.

4. Respect & Dignity

Every individual we engage — scholars, families, institutions, and communities — is treated with respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.

SISP does not tolerate discrimination, exploitation, or disrespect of any kind.

Human dignity is central to everything we do.

Integrity in Practice

Ethics and integrity at SISP are not abstract ideals — they are actively practiced through:

• Rigorous verification and oversight
• Confidentiality and responsible data stewardship
• Non-discrimination in selection and support
• Ongoing ethical review and policy updates
• Clear reporting channels for concerns and feedback

These systems ensure that integrity is embedded at every operational level of the organization.

Ethics as a Shared Responsibility

At SISP, ethics is not the responsibility of a single office — it is ashared cultural commitment.

We foster an environment where:

• Leaders uphold standards
• Staff implement best practices
• Scholars are respected and protected
• Partners engage transparently

This shared ethic strengthens institutional credibility and ensures a lasting legacy of trust.

A Mission Guided by Principle

Everything we do is shaped by belief in the power of education and the central importance of ethical service.

We serve people to empower them toward success — so they may serve and strengthen their own nations with integrity, purpose, and dignity.

Through ethical leadership and principled action, SISP upholds the highest standards of excellence and helps shape a better future for students and societies worldwide.