Background and Relevance
In an effort to support young individuals and adults facing economic hardships or family violence, the Fundación CENTO LFR and Prepa IN have formed a partnership to provide fully funded scholarships for high school completion in Baja California.
Verónica Sígala, the General Secretary of Fundación CENTO LFR, explains that this initiative aims to assist 10,000 people by 2025 in completing their high school education online within just four months.
The foundation was established to honor the educational cause championed by Luis Fernando Rouvroy, a Baja California entrepreneur who passed away in June. Rouvroy believed that academic preparation was essential for transforming individuals’ life stories.
Target Audience and Eligibility
The scholarship program focuses on young adults aged 18 to 50 who have dropped out of school due to economic challenges or family violence, leaving their academic journeys incomplete.
“Our goal is to cultivate a more educated, equitable, and peaceful society,” Sígala stated.
Program Details and Support
Prepa IN, an online education platform, will provide the becated students with access to classes, educational materials, and a virtual library to complete their high school subjects and earn their diplomas.
Interested candidates can register through the foundation’s website (
Sígala mentioned that the foundation plans to continue supporting these individuals after completing high school, helping them pursue higher education by forming alliances with public or private universities and centers of higher learning.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is offering the scholarships? Fundación CENTO LFR and Prepa IN are providing the fully funded scholarships.
- How many scholarships are available? There are 10,000 scholarships available for individuals in Baja California.
- Who is this initiative aimed at? The program targets young adults aged 18 to 50 who have faced economic hardships or family violence, causing them to drop out of school.
- What support does Prepa IN offer? Prepa IN provides online classes, educational materials, and a virtual library for students to complete their high school education.
- How can individuals apply for the scholarships? Interested candidates can register through the foundation’s website (
- What happens after completing high school? The foundation aims to support individuals in pursuing higher education by forming alliances with universities and centers of higher learning.
