This year, the ITA (promoting academic talent) program celebrates thirty years of existence—thirty years of transforming the lives of more than 200 young people in Guatemala and of educating professionals who, in many cases, now hold key positions in leading companies across the country.
Since 1996, the ITA program has awarded 311 scholarships, helping 214 students graduate—71 percent of them with honors. Behind every number is a story of perseverance, talent, and opportunity, and a future changed not only for one individual, but for generations to come.
Each year many qualified students apply for admission; however, it is not possible to award scholarships to all of them due to the limited financial resources. That is why this year our Giving Day is called Three for Thirty. Our goal is clear: to raise funds for three full scholarships that, with your support, will open the doors of Universidad Francisco Marroquín to talented young people—many of them the first in their communities to attend college—and help them turn the dream of a university degree into a lasting reality. A full scholarship covers tuition and fees, housing, health insurance, and a stipend for transportation, books, and personal expenses.
This Wednesday, August 12, together we can make it happen. We invite you to mark your calendar and join us in supporting this cause. Every contribution counts, and every scholarship changes a life—and many more around it.
Statistics
ITA graduates by academic unit (up to December 2025)
Number of scholarships awarded since 1996
309
Number of graduates
214
Graduates with honors
71%
The ITA Scholarship Program had a life-changing impact on me. It allowed me to leave the village where I grew up and take a step closer to a dream I had always held: studying at UFM.
Thanks to this opportunity, I was able to graduate as a business engineer, which opened the door to a strong professional career and ultimately led me to my current C-level position. I have also had the chance to gain experience both in Guatemala and abroad.
This year marks another milestone for me as I begin an MBA at the University of Miami with a full scholarship, further building on my professional journey and proving that dreams can come true when opportunities make them possible.
