2023 Scholarship Program Yearbook

2023 Scholarship Program YEARBOOK

Dear friends,

Please join us in celebrating the achievements and talent of the students of the 2023 Scholarship Program of the Chijnaya Foundation and Pro DIA Association!

It is an honor to present the 2023 yearbook, where we highlight our scholarship recipients. Our scholarship program was born in 2007 with the support of the Chijnaya Foundation and is designed especially to support young people from rural communities and organizations that are part of our Pro DIA Network. All of the students are pursuing higher education, either in universities or technical institutes, public or private, nationally or internationally. They are often the first person in their families to have access to higher education.

At the Pro DIA Association, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education and in the ability of our young people to create a prosperous and productive future. Through the scholarship program, we seek to provide them with a small amount of support so that they can achieve their academic and professional goals.

This year, we are proud to have 38 scholarship recipients in our program. Of these, 23 are continuing beneficiaries who have qualified for continued support. In addition there are 15 new recipients. It is significant to note the greater presence of women among the recipients: 25 women versus 13 men. In addition, our scholarship recipients are distributed across different educational institutions, with 28 students pursuing university studies and the remainder in technical institutes. In addition the students come from 13 different communities throughout the Chijnaya/ProDIA network. Thanks to your investment in our programs we are able to support this diverse and talented community of scholarship recipients in their pursuit of academic achievement.

Inside this yearbook, you will find profiles of the scholarship recipients as well as brief descriptions of their interests and aspirations. You will also find information and photos of the activities carried out by the Musoq Riqchari (Quechua word for New Dawn) Scholarship Recipients Association. The student association promotes projects proposed and implemented by the scholarship program. This year the projects include tutoring grade school students in the rural communities, assisting local entrepreneurs with internet access and promotion, sharing knowledge about how to care for the environment, and providing mental health assistance to families, among others.

ProDIA team wishes to thank the donors, the team of professionals and other collaborators, whose unconditional support has allowed young people to access educational opportunities that previously seemed unattainable. As a result of your efforts you have contributed to a substantial reduction in the existing gap in in acces to higher education in the rural areas of the Peruvian altiplano.

To our dear scholarship recipients: we congratulate you for your dedication, effort and academic achievements. These students are living proof that with determination one can overcome any adversity. We encourage you to continue to pursue your dreams and become agents of change in your communities.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating these exceptional young people and in our ongoing commitment to expand educational opportunities in rural communities in the department of Puno.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients of the Pro DIA Association's 2023 Scholarship Program! Together, we are building a bright and equitable future.

In partnership,

Makensie Brown General Operations Manager, The Chijnaya Foundation

Fun facts about the Scholarship Program:

38 Scholarships Awarded in 2023

633 Scholarships Awarded to students from 27 different communities in the altiplano since 2007

25 Different Areas of Study in 2023

SUMMARY OF PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY 2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Scholarship Program has become a support for access to higher education for young people in rural communities in the department of Puno. During the current year 2023, the young scholarship recipients have demonstrated their commitment not only to the acquisition of academic knowledge, but also to the positive transformation of their communities.The following are the projects that are being implemented:

1. First Aid Training in the Communities of Qquepa and Tuni Grande:

In an environment where access to healthcare facilities can be overwhelming, scholarship recipients have become facilitators of vital knowledge. They have been conducting talks in the communities of Qquepa and Tuni Grande (Pucara district) on first aid and appropriate responses to medical emergencies.This project not only empowers the communities to face critical situations, but also strengthens social organization.

2. Industrial Processes Training and Technical Workshops for Members of Pucara, Choquehuanca and Coarita Associations:

In a quest to boost local economic development, the grantees have taken the initiative to training members of various associations in industrial processes related to their productive activities.Through workshops and technical visits to dairy, cereal and bakery production plants, they are facilitating access to technical knowledge that empowers communities to take advantage of their natural resources and raw materials in an effective way, generating and promoting sustainable development.

3. Project “Discover Your Passion”:

The future of rural communities depends largely on their youth. With this in mind, the grantees have designed a vocational orientation project aimed at 4th and 5th year students of the Institución Educativa Superior del Centro Poblado de Ccotos (Capachica district). These talks help young people make informed decisions about their future university or technical careers. In addition, academic reinforcement is provided to bolster their knowledge and preparation.

4. Reqsiway Project:

The digital age has reached even the most remote communities. The grantees are working closely with the WICHAY Handmade Yarn Association on an ongoing project to improve the visibility of artisanal ventures through digital media. By implementing online strategies, such as fan pages, Instagram, websites and Google My Business, they are bringing these artisanal products and services into the digital world, increasing their competitiveness and value in today's marketplace. These projects are testament to the power of higher education when combined with a passion for community service. Scholars are not only forging their own paths to academic success, but they are also strengthening and empowering their communities.

ALTO PUCARAYLLO

ALTO PUCARAYLLO

John Nilton Jara Arapa

Place of study: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano - Puno

Area of study: Physical Education

Hobbies: Play volleyball and study

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: A successful professional

ANGARA BAJO

ANGARA BAJO

Mariluz Gabriela Aroni Figueroa

Place of study:

Universidad Nacional del Altiplano - Puno

Area of study: Secondary Education

Hobbies: Studying, researching, reading books, etc. Play sports such as volleyball and basketball.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: A professional capable of meeting the needs of society and serving the population in the educational sector.

Jose Armando Huaman Apaza

Place of study:

Universidad de Aquino – Bolivia

Area of study: Medicine

Hobbies: Reading and sports (soccer)

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working as a doctor.

ANGARA ALTO

ANGARA ALTO

Jheydy Medally Arapa Cupi

Place of study: Universidad del Valle – Bolivia

Area of study: Medicine

Hobbies: Getting to know new places, exploring everything around me, when I'm at home I like to listen to music, watch movies and shows.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In 5 years I see myself doing my SERUMS, helping those who need it most with all the knowledge and experience that my career has given me. Preparing for the medical specialty exam, fulfilling one more goal in my life.

CENTRO POBLADO DE CCOTOS

CENTRO POBLADO DE CCOTOS

Marcio Supo Pancca

Place of study: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano – Puno

Area of study: Mining Engineer

Hobbies: Playing sports whenever I can.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: My dream is to work for Southern Copper.

Robert Parillo Quispe

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Publico San Salvador - Capachica.

Area of study: Food Industries

Hobbies: My hobbies are reading, playing sports, and helping my community to get out of the poverty we live in, and helping children and young people with the knowledge I am acquiring in my professional training.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: To be a leader in my community and have a stable job, and to help my community and those most in need, which are the children and the elderly.

Johan Denis Aguilar Ramirez

Place of study: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Area of study: Computer Science

Hobbies: Online games, playing guitar, drawing and programming.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Belong to a web development group and also be a recognized researcher in Peru.

COARITA

COARITA

Wilfredo Mamani Cabana

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público de Educación Física – Lampa

Area of study: Education with focus in Physical Education

Hobbies:

Studying, going to training sessions of my high school team, reading and teaching.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I see myself as a teacher, a trainer who contributes to education in the country in the places where it is most needed (rural), educating citizens with values for the development of the country.

Yuli Thalia Puma Agramonte

Place of study: Universidad de Aquino – Bolivia

Area of study: Medicine

Hobbies: Playing volleyball

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Contributing to society with the knowledge acquired.

Gayly Grilda Ortiz Vilca

Place of study: Universidad Nacional de Juliaca

Area of study: Public Administration and Social Development

Hobbies:

My hobbies are reading news, reading plays, playing v olleyball, listening to music, going out with my nieces to the park, dancing and singing.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: First of all, my goal is to finish my career, and by the end of 5 years I see myself as a professional, working in a public or private entity, and as a professional I will always be supporting my community of Coarita.

Yomira Mishell Ortiz Vilca

Place of study:

Universidad Nacional de Juliaca

Area of study: Food Industry Engineering

Hobbies:

My hobbies include playing volleyball, watching thrillers, researching topics related to food, participating in activities, dancing, acting and teaching.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I see myself in a stable work environment, with travel and therefore helping many people.

HUANCARANI

HUANCARANI

Kattery Lizbeth Arapa Mayta

Place of study: SENATI - Juliaca

Area of study: Business Administration

Hobbies: Reading books on finance and personal development, drawing, writing and listening to 90's ballads.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Finishing my specialization in my management career in an economics and trading course and supporting the continuous improvement of my community's business (cheese plant).

JOSE DOMINGO CHOQUEHUANCA

JOSE DOMINGO CHOQUEHUANCA

Ruth Sofia Arce Condori

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Publico José Domingo Choquehuanca

Area of study: Computer Center Administration

Hobbies: Artistic painting, sewing and playing volleyball.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Being a recognized professional in the career I chose and more comfortable to undertake projects either in a professional or personal manner.

Wilinton Parisaca Pari

Place of study: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín – Arequipa

Area of study: Banking and Insurance

Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, playing chess and sports.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working in a financial institution.

Krissel Victoria Quispe Roque

Place of study: Escuela de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público Juliaca

Area of study: Early Childhood Education

Hobbies: Play volleyball, watch series, listen to music and read stories.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I am excited about why I want to achieve my goal of becoming a teacher, because in five years, I am sure that I will have much deeper and broader knowledge about pedagogical practice and I know that this is something that I could only achieve through my experience with children via my internship. In the coming years, I would like to take on greater responsibilities and even direct my own Early Childhood Educational Institution or my own kindergarten.

Soledad Mayta Mamani

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Público José Domingo Choquehuanca

Area of study: Computer Center Management

Hobbies: Reading, dancing and playing basketball.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Technical professional in computer center administration, with a stable job.

Denis Emerson Apaza Pari

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: International Business and Administration

Hobbies: Read books and listen to music.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Practicing my professional career and studying a second degree.

Estefani Pamela Ccoa Pari

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Accounting and Tax Management

Hobbies: My hobbies are helping with the work my father does, going for walks with my friends.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: The project I have in my life 3 years from now is to be able to have a minimarket and in 5 years to be able to open an accounting firm.

Lizeth Natali Llavilla Tacona

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Nursing

Hobbies: My hobbies are reading books, playing volleyball and talking to my mother.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I see myself feeling like a good person in the professional and personal sphere, I see myself working, helping my parents, saving lives in my workplace helping those who need me the most, I see myself with a partner maybe if God wills it, and practicing my career to do what I love the most and helping to be empathetic with others.

Edy Rodrigo Choquehuanca Cuno

Place of study: Universidad Nacional de Juliaca

Area of study: Environmental and Forestry Engineering

Hobbies: Play soccer, learn a little bit of everything, be multifaceted.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Achieving many goals being already an engineer with the ability to achieve any goal that comes my way in my field.

Brayam Yembher Llavilla Tacona

Place of study:

Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Civil Engineering

Hobbies: Play sports and watch TV.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: To be a qualified engineer and at the same time working, carrying out work for my district of José Domingo Choquehuanca and the country.

Katherin Brenda Mechaca Zevallos

Place of study:

Universidad Tecnológica del Perú

Area of study: Law

Hobbies:

My hobbies are, enjoying every moment with family, learning about court rulings, playing sports whether it is basketball and soccer or watching action movies, biking and spending quality time with friends.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years:

I see myself as a person who has achieved most of her goals and is moving towards what she is most passionate about, being very useful to society and putting into practice everything she has learned after 5 years.

MALLACASI MALLACASI

MALLACASI

Lizeth Tania Huanca Llasca

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión

Area of study: Psychology

Hobbies: Reading books, listening to music, going on trips, watching sunsets and playing sports.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Serving society with my professional career and pursuing my master's degree.

PUCACHUPA

Rosa Soledad Huayta Aguilar

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión

Area of study: Pyschology

Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, doing arts and crafts and playing volleyball.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working as a psychologist, having a professional degree and considering the possibility of studying a second professional career.

Luz Angela Mendizabal Huanca

Place of study: Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae

Area of study: Economy

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, listening to music, volunteering and learning something new every day.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In 5 years I see myself as a professional, achieving the goals I set for myself, carrying out social projects, actively participating in society and contributing the knowledge and experience I have acquired over time.

PUCARA

PUCARA

Yeferson Jariee Apaza Huranca

Place of study: Instituto Superior Tecnológico Público Ayaviri

Area of study: Technical Nursing

Hobbies: I read very often and also play sports such as basketball and soccer.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In the middle of my studies of Human Medicine, because that was my desire and my goal from the beginning.

Mery Milagros Ramos Huaracallo

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Público de Ayaviri

Area of study: Technical Nursing

Hobbies: Reading and helping my parents

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working and finishing another degree.

Pilar Karen Ramos Choque

Place of study: Instituto de Educación Superior Tecnológico Publico Ayaviri

Area of study: Information Technology Platforms and Services Architecture

Hobbies: Crafting and reading.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working and owning a company.

Mayerly Estefany Ticona Quispe

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Pyschology

Hobbies: Play volleyball, read and play guitar.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I see myself practicing pyschology with a specialization. I have a great desire to do my master's degree outside the country. I see myself contributing to my district through projects focused on the promotion of mental health, since these last years we have been living complicated situations that affect the life and personal development of people, therefore, I think there’s a lot to work on in favor of mental health.

Milenhy Ines Aguilar Apaza

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Accounting and Tax Management

Hobbies:

Playing volleyball, reading, drawing, listening to music and making clay crafts.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years:

I see myself 5 years from now already working and organizing my time to be able to form my own company since this is a dream, my plan, standing out as a good accountant and being a professional of good performance and also forming myself as a person for a good future.

Helders Amell Lopez Gomez

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Union – Juliaca

Area of study: International Business and Administration

Hobbies:

My hobbies are playing the violin, playing basketball and reading some books related to my career.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years:

In 5 years I see myself running my own textile company, generating employment for many people in my town, improving the economy of the same and providing spaces for commercial and educational improvement, creating a foundation to support all people in need from educational services, food support and economic support. My aspiration is to be a person with a commitment to humanitarian, environmental and economic support, to generate a change and an improvement in the society around me.

PUCARAYLLO

PUCARAYLLO

Yulissa Katherine Idme Figueroa

Place of study: Universidad Continental

Area of study: Medicine

Hobbies: Play volleyball, draw, sing and read.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working as a doctor, achieving one of my goals and starting new projects.

QQUEPA

Ledy Inalia Apaza Condori

Place of study: Universidad de Aquino – Bolivia

Area of study: Medicine

Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, doing arts and crafts and playing volleyball.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In a period of 5 years from now, I see myself doing a specialization outside the country and with many projects completed, after having finished my medical career and with a job as a general practitioner at the same time.

Lizet Yakelin Araca Arizaca

Place of study: Universidad Andina Néstor Cáceres Velásquez

Area of study: Obstetrics

Hobbies: Spend time with my family.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Working in a hospital

TUNI REQUENA

TUNI REQUENA

Humberto Pandia Machaca

Place of study: SENATI

Area of study: Service Mechanic

Hobbies: I work in a workshop most days, but I aspire to have my own company producing industrial machines for the mine.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: I can see myself opening my own workshop for the production of industrial machines for the mine.

Ivonne Sheyla Machaca Machaca

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: Primary Education

Hobbies: Studying, playing sports and listening to music.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: My wish in 5 years is to be working in an Educational Institution, where I can have responsibility and develop professionally.

Kety Yojayda Condori Cayra

Place of study: Universidad Nacional de Juliaca

Area of study: Industrial Engineering

Hobbies: Read.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Leading a team of professionals.

Lidia Mamani Huaraccallo

Place of study: Universidad Peruana Unión – Juliaca

Area of study: International Business and Administration

Hobbies: Singing, playing sports, talking and learning about my career.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: Five years from now I see myself having my own microenterprise as well as providing job opportunities to citizens who need a job.