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- For the first time in this academic year, scholarships covering 100% of the monthly fees are being offered to students who need them the most, and a 5,000-euro award will be granted to the best academic record in STEM disciplines.
- This program has awarded a total of 320 scholarships in its nine editions, benefiting more than 100 students who have stood out for their academic achievements. This academic year, 45 students will benefit, and an award will be granted to the best STEM profile at the university.
- Since 2016, both institutions have collaborated to promote academic excellence in the academic field, investing in quality and innovative education, as well as encouraging STEM vocations to train the professionals of the future.
Fundación Endesa has awarded its IX Scholarships and Awards for Academic Excellence to students of Universidad Pontificia Comillas who stand out for their excellent academic records, allowing them to advance in their educational journey and prepare for the professional challenges of the future.
During this 2024-2025 academic year, 45 students will receive financial aid covering 40 to 85% of the cost of their studies. In addition, for the first time, a single 5,000-euro award will be given to the best STEM academic record at the university, and scholarships covering 100% of the monthly fees will be granted to students who need them the most, thereby increasing the social impact of the program. Support will also continue for students who are already receiving scholarships, as long as they meet the established economic and academic criteria.
The scholarships are aimed at STEM profiles from all ICAI degrees, as well as ICADE students pursuing degrees or double degrees that include Business Analytics and master's degrees in engineering.
This program, developed by Fundación Endesa since 2016 in collaboration with Universidad Pontificia Comillas, one of the most prestigious and top-tier academic institutions in our country, is further proof of Fundación Endesa's commitment to quality and innovative education and the promotion of STEM vocations among young people. The presentation of the IX Scholarships and Awards for Academic Excellence took place yesterday afternoon at the Arrupe Campus of Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, in an event attended by the rector of Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Antonio Allende, SJ, the vice-rector for Research and Faculty, Mariano Ventosa; the director general for Economic Affairs and Relations with Companies, Enrique Marazuela, Endesa's president and Fundación Endesa's president, Juan Sánchez-Calero, Endesa's CEO José Bogas, and the general director of Fundación Endesa María Malaxechevarría.
Juan Sánchez-Calero highlighted that “at Fundación Endesa, we deeply believe that supporting excellent students like you is not only an act of justice but also an investment in the future. You represent the type of leaders our society needs: young people committed to their communities, full of talent, and with a perspective that can transform their surroundings. We want you to know that we are here not only to provide you with this support today but to accompany you in your growth.”
José Bogas added, “At Fundación Endesa, we believe that promoting quality and innovative education is essential to build a society with greater opportunities; and we make this possible through programs like this one, which fosters talent and academic excellence. Our commitment to this project is clear: promoting university excellence and ensuring no student’s aspirations are hindered due to lack of resources.”
“Thanks to collaborations like the one we have with Fundación Endesa, we are advancing towards an education that, in addition to being quality and innovative, promotes sustainability and opens new opportunities for those who need them most. This program reflects two of our main objectives shared with the foundation: fostering STEM vocations and providing greater support to students with fewer resources, thus amplifying the social impact of our university. We thank Fundación Endesa for its continued support and commitment to advancing the academic excellence of our students,” emphasized Antonio Allende.
Since the start of this collaboration, a total of 320 scholarships have been awarded, benefiting more than 100 students from this university, representing a total investment of 2.27 million euros.
One of them is Silvia Borrajo González, a scholarship student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, who shared her experience during the event and said, “I want to express my deep gratitude to the university and Fundación Endesa, who made this possible. I especially thank Fundación Endesa for recognizing the academic effort of students and providing us with their support. In my case, this is the fifth year I have received this scholarship, and I cannot express what it means to me and my family. Thanks to this help, my dream of studying at Universidad de Comillas has come true.”
Silvia has been living in Madrid with her family for over a decade. She is currently pursuing the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management and the Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, a six-and-a-half-year program at Universidad Pontificia Comillas. For five of those years, she has received scholarship support, which has been essential for her to fully dedicate herself to her studies. Throughout her university experience, she has highlighted the positives of her time at the institution and the education she has received, although she admits that she is still exploring different options to define her professional future. Fundación Endesa's support has been key in allowing her to focus on her academic performance and continue developing her potential in an environment that inspires her to improve every day.
About Fundación Endesa
This year, Fundación Endesa is celebrating its 25th anniversary. A quarter of a century of social work that allows looking to the future with the challenge of continuing to progress, with a broad and conscious view towards human beings and the other species that surround us, to build a world where there is room for everyone.
To achieve this, Fundación Endesa contributes to social development and biodiversity conservation through projects in education, job training, culture, volunteering, and urban biodiversity, ensuring a future in which we can all coexist together in harmony.
For more information, visit: www.fundacionendesa.org
About Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Universidad Pontificia Comillas is a plural religious university based on excellence, innovation, and comprehensive education. We train qualified professionals with high employability prospects who are capable of having a positive impact on society.
Comillas – the top university in Spain for job placement and Top 5 in SDG compliance – is a plural university community inspired by the principles of Christian humanism, with the mission of the integral education of individuals to help them become competent, ethical professionals committed to social transformation. Comillas has more than 30 chairs and research groups and leads rankings in terms of education and employability rates, giving special importance to scholarships.