TWELVE students from low-income families qualified for the SN Aboitiz Power’s scholarship program.

The 12, hailing from Benguet, Ifugao and Isabela, were chosen through a competitive selection process.

SNAP screened 63 applicants this year for its 2021 Bridging Gaps in Higher Education through Tertiary Scholarship program.

SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu said that the BRIGHTS program is a game changer.

“This scholarship will have a significant impact on these scholars’ lives as well as the community as a whole. During this difficult time, more families need educational assistance, so we continue to work with parents and educators to assist deserving students in achieving their goals while also developing well-rounded individuals who will contribute to driving positive change in their communities in the future,” Yu said.

During an online orientation, Ferlyne Grace Buscas expressed her gratitude to the company.

“This scholarship program will significantly help me achieve my goals for myself, my family, and the people I hope to help and inspire one day. Your faith in our abilities will be one of the driving forces behind our efforts to become the people we aspire to be in the future,” Buscas said.

Meanwhile, Marjorie Dela Cruz, mother of Ernest Mahershalal Dela Cruz, a SNAP-Benguet 2021 BRIGHTS scholar, thanked SNAP for the opportunity to assist her son.

“Receiving a SNAP scholarship grant is a huge blessing. We will do our best to guide our son and support him to achieve his dreams,” Dela Cruz said.

Due to Covid19 restrictions, SNAP held virtual orientations for new scholars and their parents and guardians.

BRIGHTS is a scholarship initiative under SNAP’s corporate social responsibility program that targets deserving students from the company’s immediate host communities who have limited financial resources.

Each scholar will receive funding to cover tuition and other school fees, including room and board, books, uniforms, and other school-related expenses.

The program has produced nine graduates since its launch in 2017.