Scholarship Program YEAR BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
We hope this publication will be a source of inspiration and motivation for all those who seek to achieve their goals and make a di erence in their community.
Reading Club
In response to the progressive decline in reading habits among children, exacerbated by excessive use of technology and a lack of stimulation, this project has set up a dynamic reading club at the Glorioso Centenario school in Pucará. Through fun activities such as theater, drawing, and story creation, the project seeks to transform reading from an academic obligation into an enjoyable activity.
Environmental Station
A technological innovation initiative that seeks to bring science and electronics closer to secondary school students at I.E.S. José Domingo Choquehuanca. The project consists of designing and assembling a portable station with sensors to measure UV radiation, temperature, and humidity. The goal is to spark interest in technology, encourage the creation of automated solutions to local problems and empower students with tools to address the e ects of climate change.
Little Foresters in Action
This project trains environmental brigades at the José Domingo Choquehuanca Secondary School in practical silvicultural techniques, from seed germination to planting and managing native forest species. The goal is to transform students into active “reforestation agents,” environmental leaders within their educational community who promote conservation, increase green areas, and replicate their knowledge.
Responsible Money Management with Smart Finances
This project empowers fth-year high school students at IES Agroindustrial Pucará with practical nancial knowledge to achieve economic independence. It uses workshops with real-life examples and accessible tools so that students learn to make informed and responsible economic decisions, positively impacting their future well-being and that of their families.
Community Hygiene and Nutrition for Anemia Prevention
In collaboration with the National University of Juliaca (UNAJ), the grantees participated in the organization of workshops and technical visits for members of the Coarita Association. These activities focused on training in industrial processes.
Solid Waste Management Plan
This project implements a formal solid waste management system in a primary school, based on the Peruvian Technical Standard (color coding). It involves the entire educational community (students, teachers, parents) and the municipality, assigning clear roles and responsibilities. Its purpose is to go beyond cleanliness, creating a culture of environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability within the school.
STUDENTS FROM AMANTANI '
Noemi Soledad Yanarico Cansaya
Place of study: José Encinas Institute - Puno
Area of study: Tourism
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I love my profession, which is why I continue studying so that I can do what I enjoy.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Academic challenges and limited financial resources. In order to overcome these obstacles, I first had to take the initiative to study and pursue something I am passionate about.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will help me a lot to progress and continue studying.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Guiding tourists and promoting experiential tourism on the island of Amantani for my community.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports such as exercising and playing volleyball.
Madeleyni Liseth Yanarico Borda
Place of study: Public School of Artistic Training - Juliaca
Area of study: Artistic Education
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
For my parents and to help in the education of children and adolescents.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Improve all instrumentation techniques through practice.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Improve my financial situation and achieve my goals, such as professional development and meeting great people who can help me grow in my career.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Continue at the National University of Music.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? I like sports and traveling.
STUDENTS FROM ANGARA ALTO
Edith Nayely Mamani Aguilar
Place of study: José Domingo Choquehuanca Institute of Higher Technological Education
Area of study: Computer Center Administration
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is to better myself, prepare myself professionally, and thus have more opportunities in the future and be able to support my family.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the main challenges I faced in accessing education was my family's financial situation. I lost my father five years ago, and my mother, who is now in poor health, supports me as best she can, which motivates me even more to keep going. It hasn't been easy, but with effort and my desire to better myself, I've been able to overcome the challenges I've faced.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship would have a huge impact on my life. It would be a source of support for me, because it would help me continue studying without so many financial worries, as I have been through difficult times. Sometimes I had to walk home because I couldn't afford
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the bus fare, but even then I never thought about giving up. In my community, I want to be a source of inspiration for other young people who face the same difficulties or even worse. I would like to support them by sharing my experience, motivating them not to give up, and helping in any way I can so that more people can continue studying.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself having completed my degree, working and helping my family, as well as supporting my community so that I can contribute what I have learned, support young people who, like me, have gone through difficult times, and motivate them not to give
I like playing chess; it helps me concentrate, think calmly, and take my mind off things a little. I also like going for walks to relax, and sometimes I write a little. I enjoy spending time
José Hadbel Mishel Villanueva Arhuire
Place of study:
National Industrial Training Service - SENATI - Juliaca
Area of study: Industrial Electricity
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education is to grow both personally and professionally. I want to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a career that I am passionate about and that also allows me to contribute positively to my community.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the main challenges I have faced in accessing higher education has been my financial situation. It was not always easy to find the resources needed to pay for tuition, materials, and transportation. However, I overcame this with hard work and organization. I sought scholarships, worked seasonally, and relied on the support of my family. These obstacles did not discourage me; on the contrary, they motivated me to value even more each opportunity to continue learning.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
A huge boost to my financial resources.
How do you see yourself in five years?
A prosperous worker for society.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports and listening to music.
STUDENTS FROM COLQUEJAHUA
Yeyson Jaramillo Arapa
Place of study:
Public Higher Education Institute for Physical Education - Lampa
Area of study: Physical Education
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
The desire to better myself, to be a successful professional.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
I overcame the lack of resources with hard work and dedication.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
A positive impact, as it will help me to continue my higher education and thus be able to contribute to my community and society as a whole in the future.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Working to develop new generations. Helping my community in general, in line with my career, giving everyone opportunities, contributing to a better quality of life for all so that they can stay physically and mentally fit.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports: Soccer, Volleyball.
STUDENTS FROM ANGARA BAJO
Mariluz Gabriela Aroni Figueroa
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study:
Secondary Education - CTA
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My motivation is to be a professional who helps students become good learners, supporting and guiding them. My other motivation is my mother; I want her to be proud of me for finishing college. Finally, I want to better myself, knowing that I can achieve all my goals.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The challenges I face are a lack of money, because I don't have the support of my father, who abandoned us when I was 10 years old. But I have to keep going; it's no reason to give up if you want to achieve what you're fighting for.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
The impact is that it supports me with my expenses for food, clothing, transportation, etc. It is a great help to me.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I will have finished college and be working in the professional world.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
My hobby is playing sports, but I'm also open to finding a simple job that can earn me a little money.
Presidents’ Scholarship
George Kisley Figueroa Alvaro
Place of study:
Micaela Bastidas National University - Apurímac
Area of study: Administration
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
In the future, I hope that my wife, children, and grandchildren will have everything they need, even if I have to endure all the pressure and stress.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
None, personal support.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will help me a lot, since my grandparents wouldn't have so much to worry about anymore.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Having a company in my name, transporting products from one continent to another, and a clothing brand that competes with other brands.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
A little bit of soccer. Lately, I've been reading Marian Schwartz's book “The Liberated Salesperson,” a very good book that has helped me a lot.
José Armando Huaman Apaza
Place of study: Aquino University - Bolivia
Area of study: Human Medicine
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
It means being a professional with a university degree.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
A lack of knowledge, and I overcame it by spending more hours studying.
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What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
The impact lies in the fact that it helps me cover the costs of my university studies. At the community level, I believe that, as a professional, my job is to serve the community by putting into practice the knowledge I have acquired during my university education, in this case in the field of health.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself as a competent professional, serving society.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports such as soccer, and in art, activities such as drawing and crafts.
Sandra Huaman Apaza
Place of study:
Aquino University - Bolivia
Area of study: Human Medicine
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I am motivated by the desire to grow personally and professionally. Higher education gives me the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills that are essential in the medical field.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the main challenges I have faced has been financial resources. Tuition fees, books, and other associated expenses can be overwhelming, but even though I have faced several challenges on my path to higher education, I find ways to overcome them. Each obstacle has been an opportunity to learn and grow, and I am committed to continuing on my path toward a career in medicine.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
I hope my work will have a positive impact on the health of the community.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I hope to be at an advanced stage of my medical career, with a degree in hand, clinical experience, and possibly on the path to a specialization.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
My hobbies outside of academics are volleyball, as it is essential for my well-being and personal development.
Doctors Bourque Scholarship
Alex Jhonatan Salas Quispe
Place of study:
National Industrial Training Service - SENATI - Arequipa
Area of study: Welding Technology Processes
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I want to improve my professional skills to have a more secure future and, at the same time, be able to financially support my mother.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The main one has been financial, as my family has limited resources and securing funding for tuition and materials has been difficult.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship will allow me to devote myself fully to my studies, reaching my maximum academic and professional potential.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself working as a qualified welder, with experience in various projects and techniques.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
In my free time, I enjoy riding motocross.
STUDENTS FROM CCACCO
Stephen O. Murray Scholarship
Humberto Hancco Quispe
Place of study: Catholic University Sedes Sapientiae
Area of study: Law
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Gaining knowledge for the sake of my family.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Change was necessary. For a long time, I was looking for a way to study, but due to financial issues, it wasn't possible. Then distance learning appeared, which allowed me to study. I took my entrance exam and was accepted.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will be of help in my studies, not only for me but also for my parents.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Finishing my career with satisfaction.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? Sports.
STUDENTS FROM CCOTOS
Sarely Betsi Panca Quispe
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Anthropology
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is to rise above poverty and become a successful person, so that I can help my parents and contribute to my society.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The costs of learning something new. I have noticed that money is a limiting factor when it comes to specializing in something or learning new things, such as specialization courses, but I have overcome this with the money I have been awarded with scholarships.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will allow me to take new courses to complement my studies, and I will be able to apply applied anthropology to the development of my community.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself working as an anthropologist and helping communities.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I do crafts and help my parents.
Paul and Polly Doughty Scholarship
Deysi Cutimbo Parillo
Place of study:
CIMAC Institute of Higher Education
Area of study: Nursing Technician
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Acquire knowledge and skills that will allow me to grow personally and professionally so that I can make a meaningful contribution in my field.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Due to economic constraints, higher education can be expensive.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Impact on my life: the scholarship will enable me to access higher education and achieve my academic and professional goals.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself as a successful and fulfilled healthcare professional in my career and personal life.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? Sports
STUDENTS FROM CHIJNAYA
Oliver Araca Luque
Place of study:
CIMAC Institute of Higher Education
Area of study: Accounting
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is my family. They have always supported me, and I want to repay them for their efforts by
preparing myself for a better future. I also want to be an example for my loved ones and show them that with hard work, I can achieve all of my goals.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The economic situation did not always make it easy to cover registration, materials, or transportation costs, but I have overcome this by seeking scholarships. I am now in the Pro-DIA Association Scholarship Program, for which I am very grateful, and I am also working on my own to help with the costs.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship would have a very significant impact, as it would allow me to continue my studies without financial worries being an obstacle. Furthermore, in my community, it could serve as an example of what can be achieved with support.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself as a professional with a degree in accounting. I would like to have enough experience to advise small businesses or entrepreneurs in my community, helping them to better manage their finances.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I like playing soccer, volleyball, running, among other things.
Yoel Franklin Luque Paricela
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Accounting and Tax Management
Semester: Seventh
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education is the desire to better myself personally and professionally, and to be able to provide a better quality of life for my family. I firmly believe that education is the key to opening up new opportunities and providing solutions to the problems in my community. I want to get an education not only to achieve my goals, but also to be an example of perseverance and hard work for other young people who, like me, dream of transforming their reality.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education is the desire to better myself personally and professionally, and to be able to provide a better quality of life for my family. I firmly
believe that education is the key to opening up new opportunities and providing solutions to the problems in my community.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship represents an invaluable opportunity to continue my studies, as it will alleviate my financial difficulties. It will allow me to focus fully on my academic training, develop my skills, and acquire the knowledge necessary to become a valuable professional. In the long term, I want to repay this support by creating projects or initiatives that benefit my community, motivating other young people to continue studying and demonstrating that, with effort and support, it is possible to get ahead.
How do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself as a graduate professional, working in the field I am passionate about and providing real solutions to the needs of my community. I aspire to be involved in projects that promote social and educational development, and I also want to continue growing personally, constantly preparing myself to face new challenges. In addition, I hope to be able to support other young people who, like me, are looking for opportunities to transform their lives through education.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Outside of academia, I play sports, especially soccer and volleyball. These activities not only help me stay active and healthy, but they have also strengthened values such as discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Through sports, I have learned to face challenges, trust my teammates, and maintain a positive attitude both on the court and in everyday life.
Jesus Reymer Mamani Quispe
Place of study:
National Industrial Training Service - SENATI - Puno
Area of study: Automotive Mechatronics
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Open my own auto repair shop.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Financial solvency, studying thoroughly.
STUDENTS FROM COARITA
Katerin Condori Quispe
Place of study: Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Human Nutrition
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I want to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop in the area I am passionate about.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
My family's financial situation, educational support programs, and also working at times so that I can help out more willingly.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will have a very significant impact on my life, as it will allow me to continue my studies without constant worry about finances, so I can build on my knowledge and support others.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself as a graduate professional working in the field I love most.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports
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Menly Ivan Cutipa Puma
Place of study:
Norbert Wiener Private University
Area of study:
Pharmacy and Biochemistry
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
To get a stable job that will help my family and me.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
I overcame many personal, family, communication, and other obstacles, but in the end, I kept going, and that's how I managed to get into higher education.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will help both my family and me financially. In terms of my community, it will help me get to know it better, since every year we develop projects to help the community. Together with the other scholarship recipients, we develop a project that allows us to give talks to community members and thus provide them with guidance and support.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Being a graduate and having a stable job in order to help with family expenses.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I don't have many hobbies, mostly just helping out with chores around the house, but it's worth mentioning that I like video games, so that would be one of my hobbies.
Isaac Samuel Mamani Mamani
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study:
Accounting and Tax Management
Semester: Eighth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education is a deep desire to learn and grow, not only as an academic, but also as a person.
Yuli Thalia Puma Agramonte
Place of study:
Aquino University - Bolivia
Area of study: Human Medicine
Semester: Eleventh
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Acquire knowledge and put it into practice to contribute to society.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The biggest challenge has been financial, and I have overcome it with the help of my parents and also the support of the Pro-DIA Association.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
A very positive impact, as thanks to this support I can pay for my university expenses.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself working in a health center for the benefit of the population.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I like drawing and painting.
David A. Moghadam Scholarship
Anthony Vladimiro Puma Ortiz
Place of study:
National Industrial Training Service - SENATI
Area of study:
Welding Technology Processes
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I watched the welders as they joined the pieces of iron they were welding, and they didn't waste the rusty iron; they revived it into metal.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
A lack of money. Working, improving every day.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
My impact on this scholarship would be to become a technical professional with my degree and certification in 3G vertical and 4G overhead. In the community, I will help build playgrounds, repair infrastructure, and recycle used metal instead of discarding it, as well as reuse recovered materials.
How do you see yourself in five years?
A welder working alone in 3G and 4G (vertical and overhead).
What hobbies do you have outside of school? Sports
Patricia Yovana Puma Pacco
Place of study: Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Environmental Engineering
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My greatest motivation is to see myself as an engineer in the future.
STUDENTS FROM HUANCARANI
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Cristobal Añasco Vargas
Place of study: Peruvian University of Technology
Area of study: Systems and Computer Engineering
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is to become a man of integrity and discipline, capable of bringing real value to my community.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The main challenge was always limited financial resources. I worked for two years after leaving school, working alongside my mother so that I could attend university.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Personally, it would motivate me to continue pushing myself to the limit, knowing that someone has placed their trust in my potential. But the real impact goes beyond me: I want my progress to inspire other young people in my community, especially those who, like me, know what it means to struggle from the bottom up.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I aspire to have completed my higher education with academic excellence and to be applying what I have learned in projects that have a positive impact on society.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
My hobby is reading and researching topics related to cybersecurity.
STUDENTS FROM JAYLLAHUA
Dina Luz Machaca Salazar
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Accounting and Tax Management
Semester: Seventh
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I want to continue learning new things and, above all, improve my self-esteem.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of them was a lack of resources, and I overcame them thanks to my family's support.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will be a great opportunity.
How do you see yourself in five years?
With my own business, pursuing my career.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Reading and listening to music.
STUDENTS FROM CHOQUEHUANCA
Katherin Brenda Mechaca Zevallos
Place of study:
Peruvian University of Technology
Area of study: Law
Semester: Seventh
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My personal fulfillment, since it is a project I always wanted to carry out, to contribute to society and make it more
Myron Glazer Scholarship
Wilinton Parisaca Para
Place of study:
National University of San Agustín - Arequipa
Area of study:
Banking and Insurance
Semester: Ninth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is to improve myself personally and professionally, acquire solid knowledge to contribute value to society, and have better job opportunities.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
I have faced financial constraints and difficult situations on a personal level, but I remain steadfast in my goals and continue to move forward with determination.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship will be a relief, allowing me to continue studying with fewer financial worries. It will enable me to focus better on my goals and continue contributing to my community with what I am learning.
Anahi Celina Quispe Llavilla
Place of study:
María Montessori Private Higher Education Institute
Area of study: Technical Nursing
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Assist the general population and provide aid to rural areas, since in many cases it is rural areas that need our support the most.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of them is to live in another city, away from my parents.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
To be able to continue my higher education and become a great professional, so that I can help the community in different ways.
How do you see yourself in five years?
With a professional degree, working in large clinics, building my house, and also helping my parents, either financially or in other ways.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports such as volleyball, volunteering, and a little reading.
Abner Josue Quispe Apaza
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study:
Systems Engineering
Semester: First
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
In order to practice it in my professional life and also to have a good financial livelihood, as well as to provide assistance in the field of technology to society in accordance with my career.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The challenge I faced was seeing my low admission test scores and getting frustrated. I dealt with it by putting in a lot more effort and continuing to study.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will be very helpful to me in my life, financially speaking, so that I can afford materials, among other things, that will help me in my student life.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself as a young professional, with the goal of starting my own business and thus beginning a new stage in my professional career.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I am passionate about sports (volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming) and music (playing the guitar, pan flute, quena), listening to music, and going on outdoor walks.
Erika Huayta Mamani
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study:
Architecture and Urban Planning
Semester: First
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
One of the most important things is myself and my family. Aquiles Tomecich Scholarship
Edy Rodrigo Choquehuanca Cuno
Place of study:
National University of Juliaca
Area of study:
Environmental and Forestry Engineering
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Personal and professional growth.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Economically, with effort and hard work, I was able to achieve my goals.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It is a great financial help.
How do you see yourself in five years?
A professional with ethics and values, working in well-known companies.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports and culture.
Yhoalibeth Nayely Luque Ccama
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Human Nutrition
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
To be a better person and make my parents proud.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
My family's financial situation, but we are working harder to improve it.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will help me a lot personally, since my studies involve a lot of expenses.
How do you see yourself in five years? A professional.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I like spending time with my parents talking, and I also like playing volleyball.
Yemy Vilca Vasquez
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Administration
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation is my parents, for all the effort they make to meet my needs in my professional training.
Phyllis S. Solomon Scholarship
STUDENTS FROM NICASIO
Luz Silda Puma Gutierrez
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study:
Secondary Education
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Having a professional career in order to be something in life.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Competition for a vacancy, with a lot of preparation and effort.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community? It will be very helpful to me as it is financial support and will help me achieve my goal, which is to complete my studies.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself working in the career I am currently studying for, as a great teacher.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports
Derek Buchner Scholarship
STUDENTS FROM PUCACHUPA
Brenda Fiorela Huayta Aguilar
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Administration
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My parents decided to prioritize our education for the sake of convenience. Although they didn't give my siblings and me everything we wanted, they taught us that if we don't do things for ourselves, no one else will. That's why my goal is to pursue my professional career.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
My parents supported me at first, but when they saw that my grades weren't good enough to get into the university program I wanted, they became discouraged. At that time, we were facing financial problems, and I wasn't able to prepare well for one semester (I studied at home). After that, when they told me they would give me one more chance, I prepared as much as I could. I reviewed every day, practiced what I couldn't do, read literature stories at night, and when the exam finally came, I was so excited to find out that I had been accepted.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Thanks to the scholarship, I will be able to cover my university expenses, such as my basic needs. I will be able to devote myself more fully to my studies, and I know that the knowledge I acquire could help my community.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Graduated.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I practice a sport at university (Taekwondo), I also like knitting, and when I can, I read some literary novels.
Jhon Adderly Mamani Yareta
Place of study:
San Agustín National University - Arequipa
Area of study:
Materials Engineering - Metallurgy
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
One of my skills is contributing to the industry and transforming the world into competencies, and I am convinced that this program will provide me with the tools and support I need to achieve my goals.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The admission requirements are strict. I overcame my academic shortcomings with perseverance and a positive attitude.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will allow me to continue studying and achieve my goals, enable me to specialize in the area I am passionate about, expand your network of contacts, and create high-impact relationships, as well as access valuable resources to acquire or apply your knowledge.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I would like to be an expert in the engineering sector and a leader in new strategies, and I hope to continue cultivating my passions by dedicating time to exploring new places.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I play soccer quite a bit; I'm training in the university league.
Anyeli Rossi Pasaca Ramos
Place of study:
Our Lady of Lourdes Private Higher Pedagogical Institute
Area of study:
Early childhood education
Semester: Third
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing my studies is my desire to grow personally and professionally so that I can contribute to my community in the future.
Jill Conway Scholarship
Jack Niel Quispe Tito
Place of study:
National University of Juliaca
Area of study:
Mechatronics Engineering
Semester: Second
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I think my motivation is the same as that which drives many students: curiosity, the desire to learn, and a passion for discovering how the world works.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
The lack of economic stability affected not only my ability to pay for my studies, but also my physical and mental well-being, which made the learning process difficult. However, I managed to overcome this by finding a job, which allowed me to finance my education and finally enter university. In addition, I had the support of some family members who always did their best to help me.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Receiving this scholarship would greatly benefit me both personally and in my community. Personally, it would allow me to focus fully on my studies without the constant worry of educational costs.
This would give me the freedom to explore my interests in mathematics and data analysis more thoroughly, boosting my academic and professional development.
STUDENTS FROM PUCARA
UCSB Scholarship
Yohana Domitila Quispe Quispe
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study: Psychology
Semester: Ninth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education in psychology is my interest in understanding human behavior and the emotions that influence people's lives, with the aim of contributing to the well-being of those experiencing emotional or mental difficulties. My psychology degree provides me with the necessary tools to help improve individuals' quality of life and promote greater awareness of the importance of mental health, which drives me to continue developing academically and professionally to make a positive change in society.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges has been financial, but I managed to overcome it thanks to the support of Pro-DIA and the fact that I work in my spare time.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
The scholarship helps me get closer to my dreams, and it also brings more opportunities to my community for young people to better themselves by pursuing higher education.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I can already see myself with my degree and my license, working and also seeing patients in my own practice.
Luisgi Paul Ticona Yucra
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Electronic Engineering
Semester: Eighth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
To excel in the field by doing what I love, making a difference, and generating enough income to support my family.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
My career is very expensive; each component costs money, and I need many of them for my projects.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It will greatly assist me in covering my personal and academic expenses.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Working abroad or remotely, or working in the mining industry.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? I play sports, soccer, and volleyball.
Milenhy Ines Aguilar Apaza
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University
Area of study: Accounting and Tax Management
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My greatest motivation is being able to help others.
David Scott Palmer Scholarship
Jimena Joely, Huaricallo Chino
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Electronic Engineering
Semester: Eighth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Provide education to the children of our country.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Lack of money, working during my vacation.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It helps and improves my learning with the implementation of materials for my practical work.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Teaching children.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sports
Regina Esmeralda Orccoapaza
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Tourism
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
To learn a little more about my career and open myself up to new paths.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
Competition in exams and the economy, but by preparing myself and working at the same time, I managed to get into university.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
Better development, both in my life and in my community.
How do you see yourself in five years? With a stable job.
What hobbies do you have outside of school? I like reading and doing some sports.
Maribel Milagros Ramos Choque
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Early Childhood Education
Semester: Fifth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation for pursuing higher education in Early Childhood Education is to contribute to the comprehensive development of children from their earliest years, providing them with an education based on love, respect, and values.
The Friends Scholarship
Allison Cassens Scholarship
Erika Geraldine Tito Ccapac
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study: Early Childhood Education
Semester: Seventh
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
I am also motivated by the desire to better myself, grow as a person, and contribute positively to my community through what I learn.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the main challenges I faced in accessing higher education was my family's financial situation; it was not always easy to cover the costs associated with studying.
STUDENTS FROM QUENUANI ALTO ~
Elvia Yamil Huaraccallo Chino
Place of study:
National University of the Highlands - Puno
Area of study:
Art - Dance
Semester: Fourth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
Being a professional and my parents.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
None
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
It's a good opportunity, as it helps many students.
How do you see yourself in five years?
Professional and hardworking.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Volleyball and soccer.
CARI Scholarship
STUDENTS FROM QUENUANI Bajo
Carmen Rosa Orcoapaza Morales
Place of study:
María Montessori Private Institute of Higher Technological Education
Area of study: Nursing Technician
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My main motivation was my parents. They encouraged me to fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse, but I am also motivated to grow as a person, expand my knowledge, and develop new skills that will allow me to grow as a person and contribute to society.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the biggest challenges was the lack of financial resources. I also had academic challenges, such as with my practice materials and uniforms, but I was able to overcome them by working wherever I could to pay for them, sometimes in the afternoon after my classes and sometimes on Saturdays. I also sought help from friends who could lend me money, and on other occasions I was able to get help from my parents.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
I believe that this scholarship will have a very significant impact on both my life and my community. It will allow me to access quality education without the financial burden of paying for my studies and all the challenges I have faced, which limit one's ability to continue studying.
As for my community, I am convinced that knowledge is a fundamental tool for change. Obtaining this scholarship will allow me to complete my studies and return to my community with new ideas and perspectives. This scholarship will not only transform my life by giving me the opportunity to grow professionally, but it will also allow me to actively contribute to the well-being and development of my community.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself as someone who has come a long way and is continuing to grow, achieving my goals of becoming a graduate and, following that, becoming a better person.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
Sometimes I work to pay for my studies, food, and the house I rent. In my free time, I usually play sports such as volleyball and basketball, and sometimes I spend my time drawing, reading books, or dancing.
STUDENTS FROM QQUEPA
Jlakelin Gema Quispe Choquehuanca
Place of study:
Peruvian Union University - Juliaca
Area of study:
Accounting and Tax Management
Semester: Sixth
What is your main motivation for studying higher education?
My greatest motivation is to get ahead, help my family, and have a career that allows me to grow personally. I am grateful f or having been selected.
What challenges have you faced in accessing higher education and how have you overcome them?
One of the main challenges I faced was a lack of financial resources. I often had to choose between covering basic needs or continuing my studies. In addition, I did not always have access to the internet or adequate materials. I worked hard to maintain good grades and never lost the motivation to keep going, despite the difficulties.
What impact do you think this scholarship will have on your life and your community?
This scholarship would represent a great opportunity to continue my studies without the constant worry about financial issues.
How do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself as a professional, studying for a master's degree, among other things, and achieving my goals.
What hobbies do you have outside of school?
I like playing sports.
Named Scholarships
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