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Digitel awards scholarships to Universidad Monteávila students

From El Nacional · (2d ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Digitel has awarded scholarships to 17 students from Universidad Monteávila (UMA) in Venezuela as part of its social responsibility program.
  • This initiative supports UMA's expansion into new technology-related fields and aims to foster diverse talent for national development.
  • Digitel emphasizes its commitment to creating opportunities for young people to build a more connected and innovative future for Venezuela.

Digitel is deepening its commitment to education in Venezuela through its Conexión Social Digitel program, now extending its support to Universidad Monteávila (UMA). For the first time, the company has granted scholarships to 17 UMA students, providing a significant boost to their academic pursuits. This partnership aligns with UMA's ongoing efforts to expand and modernize, particularly in fields crucial for national technological advancement such as mechatronics, telecommunications, and data analysis.

The scholarships awarded by Digitel are comprehensive, supporting students across various disciplines deemed essential for the country's progress. This holistic approach stems from the belief that building a sustainable nation requires nurturing a diverse range of talents. Digitel's collaboration with UMA mirrors its established partnerships with other prominent universities like UNIMET and UCAB, where sustained scholarship programs have enabled hundreds of young individuals to pursue studies in strategically important areas.

Luis Bernardo Pérez, president of Digitel, highlighted the company's dedication: “Our commitment is to continue creating opportunities that prepare young people for the future. Every scholarship, every partnership, and every effort we make at Digitel brings Venezuela closer to a future that is more connected, more innovative, and full of possibilities for everyone.” This initiative underscores Digitel's role as a technological and social enabler, fostering real impact within communities by investing in Venezuelan talent.

Our commitment is to continue creating opportunities that prepare young people for the future. Every scholarship, every partnership, and every effort we make at Digitel brings Venezuela closer to a future that is more connected, more innovative, and full of possibilities for everyone.

— Luis Bernardo PérezPresident of Digitel, commenting on the company's commitment to education and youth development through the scholarship program.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.