Both the SM Foundation and the BingoPlus Foundation have come together to form a collaboration with the goal of educating young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods about technology.
Students who are interested in pursuing courses in game development, software engineering, and data science with a concentration in web development, multimedia arts and design, and information technology are eligible to apply for the BingoPlus FutureSmart-SSM Foundation Scholarship Program.
This program provides higher education opportunities for students.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, the collaboration for social good will provide full scholarships to thirty individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the field of technology.
“As a digital entertainment firm, DigiPlus is excited to widen our effect in improving technology education in the Philippines for the purpose of boosting our country’s position in the digital economy. This will be accomplished through the BingoPlus Foundation. Our relationship with the SM Foundation is a component of the over one hundred million dollars in investments that we have committed to making in order to improve the lives of Filipino families and to have a positive impact on the information technology industry in the Philippines in the years to come. the Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive, Eusebio Tanco, gave his thoughts.
According to Debbie Sy, who serves as both the Executive Director and Trustee of the SM Foundation, “At the SM Foundation, we believe in the transformative potential of people working together.” Our collaboration with the BingoPlus Foundation, which is part of the FutureSmart Scholarship Program, is a prime example of how collaborative efforts may result in tremendous societal impact. We are not only fostering the next generation of technology experts who will propel the information technology industry in the Philippines forward by giving technology education to young people from disadvantaged communities, but we are also opening doors to brighter futures for these kids who are deserving of greater opportunities. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the BingoPlus Foundation for their unwavering dedication and unwavering support in bringing this goal to fruition.
With the use of scholarships and financial assistance for infrastructure, the BingoPlus Foundation has initiated its FutureSmart Program with the intention of enhancing the technological capabilities and competencies of the nation.
The SM Foundation, founded by Henry Sy, Sr., the founder of the SM Group, established its Scholarship Program at this time with the goal of granting access to higher education to those who merit it.
Over 4,200 students across the country have had their lives improved as a result of the efforts of the SM Foundation.
Visit either www.sm-foundation.org or www.digiplus.com.ph/bingoplus-foundation to acquire additional information regarding this social good collaboration endeavor.
