SM Foundation warmly receives 1,000 new batch of tech-voc scholars

Dedicated to educate and empower the youth for future employment, SM Foundation recently welcomed 1,000 new technical-vocational scholars into its scholarship program. Committed to creating paths towards brighter future, The SM Foundation Scholarship program has invested in out-of-school-youths in various areas of the NCR and Luzon. 

Through thoughtful planning and strategic partnerships, SM Foundation has built a network of innovative funding programs and progressive relationships with some of the country’s most respected and important community programs, schools, colleges and universities. Through the vision of its founder, SM Foundation continues to give equal opportunities to the deserving youth from the marginal society. “Our new scholars come from various locations with 300 of them hailing from the NCR, 300 from Luzon, 300 from Visayas and 100 from Mindanao,” shares SM Foundation Executive Director for Education Linda Atayde. Indeed, SM Foundation has quietly and confidently enabled the education of thousands of poor yet deserving youngsters of the country.

Tech-voc students at work

Teresita Sy-Coson, vice chairperson of SM Investments Corporation, expressed her support to technical-vocational education during the 2015 Forbes Global CEO Conference held in Manila. According to her, vocational schools will help improve people’s skills and allowing them to qualify and work in industries both here and abroad.

Scholarships up for Grabs for Filipino Students at the International School Manila

Ever dream of studying in a prestigious school but you think you don't have the means? What if I tell you right this very moment that there's still HOPE. You too can study at the International School Manila. Yes, you are reading this right. The International School Manila seeks to help deserving Filipino students who require financial assistance to access a world-class international education.  International School Manila opens its Academic Scholarship for Filipino students for the School Year 2014-2015. 

Don't miss this chance to be provided with world class education. If you think you have what it takes to study at International School Manila, grab this opportunity NOW! 

Here are the qualifications: 

* Applicants MUST have Filipino Citizenship. 

* 13 to 14 years of age by September 01, 2014 and will have completed their Grade 7 or 1st year high school

*Must demonstrate financial need

* No grades below 85% in all subject areas

* Excellent command of oral and written English

Application packets are available on the International School Manila website www.ismanila.org (http://ismanila.org/scholarship)

Deadline for Submission of completed forms is on Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Middle School Guidance Office at International School Manila, University Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig. No later than 4:00PM. Late submissions will not be accepted. No fees will be collected. 

For more details, please contact the Middle School Guidance Office, (632) 8408555/ 8408550/8408553

Good luck, my prayers are with you!