University Program
Empowering the future of young people through academic excellence
For over 60 years, El Peñón Foundation and Colegio Montefalco have committed to advancing education in Mexico, providing excellent educational opportunities for young people with limited resources but a strong desire for growth.
Currently, through the Peñón-Montefalco University Program, scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding students to continue their higher education studies at Universidad Panamericana CDMX.
We develop students with human, academic, and social quality; aware of our country's reality and equipped with the necessary tools to be agents of change.
The University Program was created to support academically excellent young people from limited economic backgrounds, so they can continue their higher education studies at the best universities in the country.
Beneficiaries receive a scholarship of up to 80% for their university studies, personal support through mentoring, comprehensive training programs, and ongoing follow-up throughout their entire degree.
Program Statistics
2013
Start
31
Beneficiaries
13
Women
18
Men
8
Graduates
15
Working
14
Majors
8
Specializations
2
Master's
10
Procurement Scholars
Beneficiary Profile
High Academic Performance
80% scholarship for university studies for academic excellence
Social Commitment
Active participation in social responsibility activities
Challenging Economic Background
From economically challenging contexts
The program provides them with
- Personal support (mentoring)
- Training programs
- Ongoing follow-up
Testimonials
"The University Program gave me the opportunity to study Mechatronics Engineering at Universidad Panamericana. Today I am a financial consultant and can support my family. I am deeply grateful to El Peñón Foundation for believing in me."
— Kevin Humberto Anzures
B.Eng. Mechatronics, Universidad Panamericana. Financial consultant.
"Thanks to the support of El Peñón Foundation I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Universidad Panamericana. I am currently in my 9th semester and have had the opportunity to complete internships at top-tier hospitals. This program changed my life."
— Miranda Cruz Espejo
B.S. Nursing, Universidad Panamericana. 9th semester.