Scholarship requirements:
Upon graduating from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science and Entrepreneurship or related disciplines, the recipient of the scholarship must sign an agreement that stipulates that they will work for a minimum of three years in Puerto Rico. If they do not work in Puerto Rico for the first three years after graduation, they must pay back the full amount of the scholarship.
The scholarships are five-year scholarships. However, they are renewed on an annual basis based on continued satisfactory academic progress.
Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and financial standing in accordance with the university’s existing requirements.
All students may supplement their scholarships by applying for federal and state financial assistance at any time during their enrollment at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. If granted such aid, the amounts granted will be deducted from the Ceiba Foundation Scholarship funds, and used solely to support additional students in the scholarship program.
Before you begin:
Make sure that you have a copy of your acceptance letter (“Certificado de Admisión”) from the UPRM on hand, Click Here For Sample.
Make sure that you have a copy of your FAFSA application form on hand. Click Here for instructions on how to fill out the form.
Make sure that you have a copy of your high school transcript on hand. Make sure that you have copies of your 3 recommendation letters on hand.
Application procedures:
Achieve formal admission to the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Fill out the standard financial aid application of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (attached to this form in PDF format), and the FASFA application.
Complete and submit the Ceiba Foundation Online Application
Send or upload a copy of your acceptance letter to the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus together with your high school transcripts. For second-year students, send your completed first-year transcripts at the university. All documents should be either submitted electronically to fcco@ceibafund.org, and/or sent via mail to Ceiba Foundation, Attn: Scholarships, 420 Lakeside Avenue, Suite # 101, Marlborough, MA 01752
“Fundacion Ceiba” Scholarship Terms & Conditions
In an effort to support local communities, and the Ceiba Foundation mission, the foundation has established an Engineering & Entrepreneurship scholarship program with the sole purpose of creating an engine of innovation and economic growth in Puerto Rico. Scholarships under this program provide full tuition, living expenses, and cover all associated costs of an Engineering Education at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.
Description of the Scholarship:
The scholarship will provide financial support to Puerto Rican students pursuing undergraduate engineering degrees at Recinto Universitario Mayaguez (RUM). The scholarship will cover all expenses associated with the academic studies (i.e. tuition fees, books and materials, etc.) and some life expenses (e.g., food and board). For a detailed description of the expenses covered by the scholarship, see Expenses Covered below. The scholarship will cover said costs for a period of 5-years or less, from entry to graduation. Exceptionally, in the 2022-2023 academic year the scholarship will be awarded to two students, and incoming freshman, and a student who is already enrolled in an engineering undergraduate program at RUM. The scholarship will be awarded based on the following selection criteria:
1. The financial need of the student
2. The academic excellence of the student and their potential for succeeding academically in the field of engineering
3. The interest and potential that the student has for entrepreneurship and/or social entrepreneurship
4. The social commitment of the student to “give back” to Puerto Rico’s more disadvantaged communities and people after the completion of their studies
Thus, the ideal candidate for this scholarship will be a socio-economically disadvantaged, academically talented student who demonstrates a deep social commitment and a strong interest in engineering, scientific scholarship, and entrepreneurship.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must satisfy the following criteria:
• Must achieve formal admission status at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (1st year applicants), and/or be enrolled at the University after having completed a successful 1st year. Successful within this context means: (i) have completed all courses required by the Engineering curriculum during the 1st year, and (ii) have an overall great point average greater than 2.5.
• Applicants for 1st year Scholarship must have maintained a GPA greater than 3.0 in the STEM disciplines of their High School Curriculum.
• Must have attended during their entire High School education, and have graduated from a public High School.
• Be a US citizen.
• Must be born in Puerto Rico and/or born in the USA whose parents were born in Puerto Rico.
• Upon graduation at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science and Entrepreneurship, the recipient of the scholarship must sign an agreement that stipulates their work employment for a minimum of three-(3) years in Puerto Rico. If they do not work in Puerto Rico for the 1st three years after graduation, then, they must pay back the full amount of the scholarship without exception.
• The scholarships are five-(5) year scholarships. However, they are renew on an annual basis based on continued satisfactory academic progress
• Remain in good academic and financial standing in accordance with the University’s existing catalog
• All students may supplement their scholarships by applying for federal and state financial assistance at any time during their enrollment at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. If granted such aid, the amounts granted will be deducted from the Ceiba Foundation Scholarship funds, and used solely to support additional students in the scholarship program.
Application Procedures:
• Complete the Ceiba Foundation Online Application
• Complete and submit this Scholarship Application Form
• Achieve formal admission status at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.
• Attached to this form, in a PDF format, the standard financial aid application of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.
• Send or upload your verification(s) of acceptance to the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus together with your high school transcripts. For 2nd year, send your completed 1st eyar transcripts at the University.
All documents should be either email electronically to fcco@ceibafund.org, and/or mail them to Ceiba Foundation, Attn: Scholarships, 420 Lakeside Avenue, Suite # 101, Marlborough, MA 01752
