Helps low-income youth in their university careers

In 2026, 10 young women have joined Acceder Estudiando, taking a key step toward becoming the first generation in their families to attend university.

These new scholars have begun pursuing degrees in a wide range of fields, including Law, International Relations, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Communication, Systems, Biochemistry and Economics. While each of them has chosen a different path, they all share a common challenge: navigating university without having close role models who have experienced it before.

For this reason, in addition to receiving a financial scholarship, each student is paired from the very beginning with a volunteer mentor—professionals with academic backgrounds related to their fields of study—who will support them throughout their journey. This relationship is a cornerstone of the program, providing not only academic guidance but also orientation, motivation, and confidence during key moments.

In addition, the scholars participate in in-person activities focused on both academic development and relationship-building. These spaces help them strengthen study skills, organization, and resilience, while also fostering a sense of community among peers who are going through similar experiences.

Whenever needed, they also receive one-on-one tutoring support to reinforce specific subjects before midterms or final exams, ensuring they can face academic challenges with stronger tools.

Supporting these 10 young women at the beginning of their university journey means investing in long-term educational success and expanding opportunities—not only for them, but also for their families and communities.

Thank you for being part of this journey.