Banco Popular awards scholarships to 61 Dominican students

The Banco Popular awarded scholarships to 61 young Dominicans through its Excelencia Popular program, supporting their higher education in fields ranging from accounting to mechatronics Source: hoydo. The ceremony highlighted the program's impact, with executive president Christopher Paniagua noting that graduates achieve an employment rate close to 80% Source: hoydo.

The recipients

Among the new scholars are Iara Lora, 16, who will study Accounting at Universidad O&M; Wesley Rosario, 20, pursuing Mechatronics at PUCMM; and Cristianyeli Montero, who chose Data Analytics at ITLA Source: listindiario. Each expressed gratitude and a commitment to use the opportunity to advance their careers and contribute to the country's development Source: listindiario.

Program vision

José Mármol, vice president of Corporate Communications, delivered a motivational message encouraging the students to persevere toward their dreams Source: hoydo. The program reflects the bank's institutional vision of creating opportunities for collective well-being Source: hoydo.

• The scholarships cover tuition and related expenses for the students' chosen programs Source: hoydo.
• Iara Lora hopes to eventually work at Banco Popular, calling it a "beautiful family" Source: listindiario.
• Wesley Rosario aims to develop products that improve lives and boost technological advancement in the Dominican Republic Source: listindiario.