The SM Foundation Scholarship program welcomed over 1,000 new students on August 18, 2024, in a ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This marks the largest batch of SM Foundation scholarship recipients to date.
At the event, SM Foundation executive director Linda Atayde highlighted education’s role in opening youth and unlocking opportunities. “Education is the foundation upon which dreams are built,” she said, emphasizing its importance for individual and national growth.
Building on this vision, Scholarship Program Senior Assistant Vice President Eleanor Lansang detailed the foundation’s support offered to scholars. Beyond covering full-tuition fees, the program ensures a comprehensive approach to student development.
Scholars will also benefit from enrichment activities, part-time job opportunities, and internships within the SM Group, all designed to foster both personal and professional growth, creating a clear pathway from education to fulfilling careers.
Scholars spreading social good
SM Foundation’s executive director Debbie Sy called on scholars to embrace their potential and pass on the kindness to spread social good, following the footsteps of SM Group founder Tatang Henry Sy Sr.
“Let this scholarship be a beacon that guides you toward personal growth and community transformation. Let us also draw inspiration from the wisdom of Tatang, who taught us that our capabilities have no bounds. Each of you carries a spark of endless possibilities, a potential to drive social development and make lasting changes,” she said.
“The SM Foundation scholarship program, running for 30 years now, embodies the vision of SM Group founder Tatang Henry Tatang Sy, Sr., who saw education’s potential to uplift not just the youth but also their families and communities. This vision has borne fruit over the decades, with the program having nurtured over 5,000 graduates.
