Funding-first guidance
Start with schools and programs that show real funding evidence.
About ShaiGuides App
A study abroad platform built from lived experience and real student coaching.
ShaiGuides App helps international students find funding-focused schools, stay organized, use Essay Builder, and prepare with Visa Practice in one dashboard.
Created by Shaibu Yahaya, PhD Economics, Northern Illinois University.
Funding-first guidanceReal coaching experienceVisa Practice support
Mission
Funding first, preparation always.
The goal is simple: help students pursue full funding for master's and PhD programs, full scholarships for bachelor's programs, and clearer visa interview preparation.
What makes it different
What makes the ShaiGuides App different
Human review
Use guidance shaped by real review, coaching, and student preparation.
Practical visa preparation
Practice answers that connect your program, funding, and home ties.
Built from real student experience
Use a platform shaped by lived experience and the questions students actually face.
What ShaiGuides App does
One dashboard for the full study abroad process.
Use Funding Finder
Apply to only the schools that will fund your studies.
Stay organized
Save best schools, track applications, monitor deadlines, and keep everything in one place.
Use Best Essay Builder
Use no-AI structure guides to craft your best essays.
Use Expert Visa Practice
Craft the best visa interview answers, and practice your responses.
Ready to begin
Start planning with ShaiGuides App.
Find funding-focused schools, organize your applications, and prepare your essays and visa answers with more confidence.