Oprah Winfrey is transitioning her Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa to an expanded scholarship program to reach more young women.
The academy will end operations in its current form by 2027, with the provincial government taking over. The new scholarship program aims to provide education to double the number of girls and will cover tuition until graduation.
The move is seen as an evolution of Winfrey's mission to invest in the potential of young women and will ensure that no student is left behind. The academy has had a significant impact, with over 1,000 grad
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