Today, 22 young Salvadorans received scholarships to pursue higher education at Zamorano in Honduras, thanks to the support of President Nayib Bukele's government. These scholarships are part of the first edition of the “Agrobecas Program," an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development and strengthening the agricultural sector in El Salvador.
The scholarships were awarded during a special ceremony attended by Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira, Director General of the El Salvador Agency for International Cooperation (ESCO) Karla de Palma, and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oscar Figueroa Torres, among other Salvadoran officials. During her speech, Dr. Ana Maier, Vice President and Dean of Zamorano, expressed her gratitude to President Bukele for his support and emphasized the importance of these scholarships for the future of El Salvador's agricultural sector.
“We are honored to welcome these young individuals, who, thanks to President Bukele’s vision and commitment, will have the opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading agricultural universities. These students will return as highly trained professionals ready to tackle the challenges facing the Salvadoran agricultural sector and contribute to the development and transformation of their communities,” said Dr. Maier.
The scholarships include nine (9) full scholarships and thirteen (13) partial scholarships, providing students with a top-tier education over the next four years, starting in January 2025. The students were selected based on their passion and achievements in fields such as forestry, environmental sciences, agriculture, and related disciplines. They will be trained in areas including agronomy, food agroindustry, agribusiness management, and environmental development.
La Viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Adriana Mira, resaltó que el «Programa Agrobecas» es una respuesta del gobierno para fortalecer el sector agropecuario a través de la formación de una nueva generación de profesionales altamente calificados.
«Este programa representa una inversión en el futuro del agro salvadoreño y en la capacitación de los líderes que impulsarán el desarrollo sostenible del país», expresó Mira.
Karla de Palma, Director of ESCO, also wished success to the new students and encouraged them to share their experiences and knowledge with other young Salvadorans upon their return.
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