Huawei Technologies Phils., Inc. hosted a virtual launching ceremony to announce its very first scholarship program with the University of the Philippines. The scholarship is accepting applications from third-year to fifth-year students of the College of Engineering. An annual stipend and book allowance amounting to Php73,000 will be awarded to students who pass the screening process and qualify for the scholarship.
On hand at the ceremony were representatives from the UP College of Engineering led by Engineer Ferdinand Dela Cruz, President of UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Engr. Alfonso "Tito" Aliga, Jr. and Prof. Juvy Balbarona.
Engr. Ferdinand Dela Cruz remarked, “Huawei is definitely an inspiration for UP and the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, and we are very happy that Huawei is doing this scholarship program.”
Top row (L-R): Karrie Buenafe, Huawei Sr. PR Manager; Razel Quinones, Huawei HR Recruitment Lead; Sally Zhou, Huawei Sr. PR Manager; 2nd row (L-R): Jade Cao, Huawei PH HR Director; Engr. Ferdinand Dela Cruz, President of UP ERDFI, Engr. Alfonso “Tito” Aliga, Jr.; Bottom row: Prof Juvy Balbarona, Asst. Prof, UP College of Engineering.
“As a company, Huawei values education. It is one of the pillars of our Tech4all Program and inspires us to launch our scholarship program not only in the Philippines, but in other parts of the world. We appreciate the partnership with UP And we look forward to more collaboration in the future,” said Ms. Jade Cao, Huawei Philippines Human Resource Director.
Interested students may contact [email protected] for questions or inquires. Deadline for submission of application is September 30, 2020.