This year, 10 students, including Arminda, completed their post-secondary coursework. To graduate and receive their titles, each student will choose a modality offered by the universities. To graduate and earn their academic titles, they must complete their internships and defend their projects or theses, all of which involve significant expenses. This poses an enormous challenge for them as they are not paid for the internships which can include working 8 hours a day for 8 months.
Arminda has dedicated four years to her university studies, but like many students in Bolivia, she faces significant challenges now to receive her title due to high associated costs. Many students are unable to graduate and receive their titles because of the high costs involved, and they spend up to two years earning the money to complete the requirements. To graduate and receive their titles this year, Arminda and her peers need extra financial support.
This project will help cover part of the expenses that Arminda and other students will face to graduate and receive their titles in a timely fashion. They will be able to access better paying jobs and advance in their careers.
Supporting these students in receiving their titles enables them to secure higher-paying jobs and contribute significantly to their communities and the nation's development. It will empower them to be economically independent and able to provide for their families' health and well-being. This investment in their education has the potential to drive long-term economic growth and social progress, creating a ripple effect that benefits future generations and breaks the cycle of poverty.
