TUPV establishes scholarship agreement with Victorias Milling Company

To institute educational opportunities through scholarship grants among exemplary and deserving students of the university, the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas inked a partnership with Victorias

Milling Company (VMC) last July 19 at the Seda Hotel, Bacolod City. Dr. Eric Malo-oy, TUPV Campus Director, and VMC President Dr. Minnie Chua signed a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of the Miguel Ossorio

Scholarship Grant program, which was witnessed by Ms. Anne Tiongco, VMC Foundation’s Executive Director, and representatives from the company and other academic institutions.

“Encourage them to stay in their communities and help uplift their training on Electrical Trade and Basic Motor Controls and Solar Power Energy Training Workshop,” Alonso expressed, as the trained residents were technically equipped. “[I] hope that [these] added skills will provide them with opportunities for employment.” own localities upon graduation,” VMC President Minnie Chua expressed as she urged her hopes for the students who were given access to academic opportunities to recognize and treasure their native roots and communities.

TUPV, the Rotary Club of Bacolod Marapara, and the council members of Brgy. Buenavista Rizal sealed the training through the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) during the program.

Alonso concluded that the collaboration with TUPV has been a great privilege and commended the technical expertise of the university as a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in aiding implement innovative and responsive programs.

TUPV, along with the University of Negros OccidentalRecoletos and the Colegio de San Agustin – Bacolod, were the only three universities and colleges in Negros Occidental that partnered with VMC under this scholarship program.

“This is one opportunity for our youths who have skills and potential but have financial challenges to pursue and harness their abilities,” Chua said. “We are here to help, and we hope that someday, they too will be inspired to make a difference, not only in the lives of their families, but to their communities as well.”

The partnership aims to administer educational opportunities focused on providing students with financial grants per term, including allowances and tuition fees, and other sufficient educational services and assistance to the chosen scholars.