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British tech entrepreneur funds 89 UPLB scholars with P36-M donation
British tech entrepreneur Jonathan Sterling has pledged P36 million to fund 89 scholars at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). The donation aims to alleviate the burden of non-tuition expenses, such as living costs and study materials, for students.
MANILA, Philippines — For many students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the obstacle to a degree is rarely tuition. It is the cost of simply getting through the semester — rent, food, books, the everyday expenses that free tuition was never meant to cover. Last Sept. 3, British tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Jonathan Sterling signed a P36-million fund that will provide a lifeline to 89 UPLB scholars. The fund is seen as a vital support for students who struggle to cover their daily needs, rent, books and other expenses that are not covered by the free tuition law. Sterling's initiative is expected to help ease the financial burden of these students, allowing them to focus more on their studies and academic pursuits. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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