iACADEMY, DigiPlus announces PHP 17.5 million scholarship grant for tech students in PH

iACADEMY and DigiPlus Interactive Corp social development arm "BingoPlus Foundation" recently announced scholarship grants for tech students in the Philippines.

The partnership

PHP 17.5 million scholarship grant for tech education students in PH

In particular, the partnership has a budget of PHP 17.5 million in scholarship grants for technology education students this SY 2024 to 2025. 

The partnership increases the total investment of the social development arm by nearly 300 percent from the initial PHP 6 million grant awarded to iACADEMY in 2022.

According to DigiPlus, this initiative expands more opportunities for today's Filipino youth to become the next generation of leaders in technology for the country.

Our continued partnership with iACADEMY signifies our support in addressing the gap to good quality education. We are happy to contribute in harnessing the potential of our young tech talents through our FutureSmart Scholarship Program, said Andy Tsui, Digiplus President and Bingoplus Foundation Chairman. 

The firm also mentioned that the scholars will have a personal development program called "PLUS Factor" to equip them with the "right mindset, balanced well-being, and relevant tools" necessary to ensure their success as future professionals.

iACADEMY's President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Tanco said that they are grateful for this partnership that shares the same advocacy of providing accessible, quality education for future game changers.

She added,

This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to empowering students and preparing them for success in the digital age. With BingoPlus Foundation's support, we look forward to nurturing the next generation of innovators and leaders in technology, and arts & design.

Interested students may send their scholarship applications by June 15, 2024, at this link: bit.ly/FutureSmartScholarship.

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