Zamorano and SEDESOL sign commitment to provide scholarships for Honduran youth

Zamorano y SEDESOL firman carta de compromiso para otorgar becas a jóvenes hondureños/as

The Pan-American Agricultural School Zamorano and the Ministry of Development and Social Affairs (SEDESOL) have signed a commitment letter aimed at supporting young Hondurans with a passion for forestry, environmental, and agricultural sciences. Through this partnership, scholarships will be awarded under the Solidarity Scholarship Program for studies at Zamorano in the university's offered programs. A total investment of 47 million lempiras will fund the education of 145 students in 2025.

El acto de firma fue presidido por la Dra. Ana Maier, Vicepresidenta y Decana Académica de Zamorano, y el Lic. José Carlos Cardona, Secretario de Estado en el despacho de Desarrollo Social (SEDESOL). En su intervención, el Lic. Cardona destacó: «El Estado de Honduras tiene un compromiso y es nuestro deber formar profesionales en el área agrícola. El mayor esfuerzo que un gobierno puede hacer para sacar adelante un país es invertir en educación».

Por su parte, la Dra. Maier expresó su satisfacción por esta alianza estratégica: «Este compromiso conjunto refuerza el propósito de Zamorano de capacitar a los/as futuros/as líderes en áreas clave para el desarrollo de Honduras y de la región. Estamos orgullosos/as de colaborar con SEDESOL para seguir brindando oportunidades de educación de calidad a jóvenes con gran potencial».

The event was attended by Herbert Gaekel, Vice President of Operations and Finance at Zamorano, along with directors and academic staff. From SEDESOL, Rider Cálix, Director of External Cooperation, and the scholarships and protocol teams were also present.

This program represents a significant investment in the future of Honduran youth, aligned with the commitment of both institutions to foster the development of highly skilled professionals in critical areas for the country’s growth.

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