Together, we will help thousands of young people obtain university scholarships and leave a legacy for our country.
Ensuring the professional and labor development of new generations through high-quality higher education is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges facing Colombia to secure its social and economic development. Some important points to promote this development are:
The Role of Education in Social Change: Ninety-four percent of Colombian youth believe that education is a vital tool for driving social change, according to the Youth EoE Survey. This strong belief highlights the importance they place on academic training and reflects their eagerness to actively contribute to the country’s improvement by gaining knowledge and skills.
Inequality in Access to Education: Despite this positive perception of education, 60% of young people identify a lack of resources as a major barrier to continuing their studies, according to the Youth EoE Survey. This statistic underscores the socioeconomic disparities that restrict opportunities for many students, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds. Therefore, it is essential to create initiatives that not only enhance access to education but also offer comprehensive support to students throughout their educational journey
Impact of Private Education on Job Opportunities: Graduates from private universities are 20% to 30% more likely to secure better-paying jobs, highlighting a significant gap between public and private education in Colombia.
For these reasons, W Radio and the Universidad de los Andes are once again partnering with five universities in the country—EAFIT, ICESI, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, Universidad EIA (School of Engineering of Antioquia), and Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga—for the seventh consecutive year. Together, we will award access, rescue, and maintenance scholarships (for one semester) to students with strong academic performance who face economic barriers preventing them from accessing or remaining in high-quality private universities.
This initiative will provide accessible, high-quality higher education, ultimately fostering the professional and economic development of new generations who aspire to leave a lasting legacy for the country.
Pa´lante Colombia 2024! Education is the most valuable inheritance!