Scholarship Program & the Panabaj Escuelita
The IHF Scholarship Program
There are no public secondary schools in Santiago, and many students who have been successful in elementary school cannot afford the high costs of continuing their education. The IHF Scholarship Program provides such students with the resources to continue studying through full scholarships (covering inscription fees, tuition, uniforms, and school supplies) and organized academic support in the form of regular tutoring sessions at the Puerta Abierta Library.
Because we believe that education should emphasize social responsibility and a spirit of civic involvement, the scholarship program includes a community service requirement, which dictates that each student must volunteer a number of hours at a community organization over the course of the school year. Many students, including several who are studying to be teachers, volunteer at The Puerta Abierta Library to support its programs with younger children.
The Panabaj Escuelita
In the marginalized neighborhood of Panabaj, the Escuelita encourages Spanish language development and creative learning for elementary school children and provides a space for games and outdoor activities. The Escuelita has also now become a part of the Puerta Abierta Traveling library program.
How to Help
See what an impact your donation can make:
The 2009 IHF Catalog
The 2008 IHF Catalog
There are no public secondary schools in Santiago, and many students who have been successful in elementary school cannot afford the high costs of continuing their education. The IHF Scholarship Program provides such students with the resources to continue studying through full scholarships (covering inscription fees, tuition, uniforms, and school supplies) and organized academic support in the form of regular tutoring sessions at the Puerta Abierta Library. Because we believe that education should emphasize social responsibility and a spirit of civic involvement, the scholarship program includes a community service requirement, which dictates that each student must volunteer a number of hours at a community organization over the course of the school year. Many students, including several who are studying to be teachers, volunteer at The Puerta Abierta Library to support its programs with younger children.
The Panabaj Escuelita
In the marginalized neighborhood of Panabaj, the Escuelita encourages Spanish language development and creative learning for elementary school children and provides a space for games and outdoor activities. The Escuelita has also now become a part of the Puerta Abierta Traveling library program.
How to Help
See what an impact your donation can make:
The 2009 IHF Catalog
The 2008 IHF Catalog
