SN Aboitiz Power Group’s (SNAP) Bridging Gaps in Higher Education through Tertiary Scholarships (BRIGHTS) program scholars marched proudly and received diplomas and awards during separate commencement exercises held in the provinces of Ifugao, Isabela, and Benguet.
BRIGHTS has graduated 17 students, with nine receiving Latin honors — one magna cum laude and eight cum laude for the school year (SY) 2021-2022.
“Considering the academic performance expected from scholars and the stress that the pandemic has placed on students worldwide, our first batch of graduates accomplished something very admirable, especially those with academic honors. We are proud of all of our graduates,” said SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu.
Camryn Paleng, a Benguet State University (BSU) BS Agriculture cum laude graduate, said BRIGHTS had helped her family for four years. “Because of the program, I was able to focus on my studies without worrying about my finances—I can’t imagine going to school without SNAP.”
Marinele Mira Dulon, a cum laude graduate of Ifugao State University (IFSU), recalled how the scholarship grant made her college life more manageable and meaningful. She hopes to repay the favor by participating in SNAP’s community development efforts in the future. BRIGHTS is a scholarship initiative under SNAP’s corporate social responsibility program. It targets deserving students with limited means from the company’s immediate host communities. BRIGHTS merit scholarship grant provides more than just financial assistance. It aims to develop well-rounded leaders by encouraging scholars to participate in community and environmental outreach programs as well as leadership seminars.
