BingoPlus Foundation and SM Foundation have forged a partnership to provide technology education to youth from vulnerable communities.
The BingoPlus FutureSmart – SM Foundation Scholarship Program offers college education for students pursuing courses in Game Development, Software Engineering, and Data Science, with specialization in Web Development, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Information Technology.
The collaboration for social good grants full scholarships to 30 aspiring tech professionals starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
“As a digital entertainment company, DigiPlus, through BingoPlus Foundation, is thrilled to broaden our impact in advancing technology education in the Philippines and strengthening our country’s position in the digital economy. Our partnership with SM Foundation forms part of over ₱100 million in investments we have committed to uplift the lives of Filipino families and positively impacting the country’s IT industry in the coming years.” shared Eusebio Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive.
Debbie Sy, Executive Director and Trustee of SM Foundation adds, “At SM Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration. Our partnership with BingoPlus Foundation through the FutureSmart Scholarship Program exemplifies how working together can create significant social impact. By providing technology education to youth from vulnerable communities, we are not only opening doors to brighter futures for these deserving students but also nurturing the next generation of tech professionals who will drive the Philippines’ IT industry forward. We are grateful to BingoPlus Foundation for their commitment and support in making this vision a reality.”
BingoPlus Foundation launched its FutureSmart Program to advance the country’s technological competencies and capabilities through scholarships and infrastructure support. Meanwhile, the SM Foundation, founded by SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr., established its Scholarship Program to support deserving students by providing access to higher education. To date, the SM Foundation has uplifted the lives of over 4,200 students nationwide.
To learn more about this social good collaboration, visit www.sm-foundation.org or www.digiplus.com.ph/bingoplus-foundation.
