SM Foundation and BingoPlus Foundation Partner to Support Future Tech Talent

SM Foundation and BingoPlus Foundation have teamed up to provide technology education for youth from vulnerable communities.

Their joint initiative, the BingoPlus FutureSmart – SM Foundation Scholarship Program, offers full scholarships for college students pursuing degrees in Game Development, Software Engineering, and Data Science, with specializations in Web Development, Multimedia Arts and Design, and Information Technology.

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, 30 students will receive full scholarships through this program.

Eusebio Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “As a digital entertainment company, DigiPlus, through BingoPlus Foundation, is thrilled to broaden our impact in advancing technology education in the Philippines and strengthening our country’s position in the digital economy. Our partnership with SM Foundation is part of over 100 million in investments we have committed to uplift the lives of Filipino families and positively impact the country’s IT industry in the coming years.”

Debbie Sy, Executive Director and Trustee of SM Foundation, added, “At SM Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration. Our partnership with BingoPlus Foundation through the FutureSmart Scholarship Program exemplifies how working together can create significant social impact. By providing technology education to youth from vulnerable communities, we are not only opening doors to brighter futures for these deserving students but also nurturing the next generation of tech professionals who will drive the Philippines’ IT industry forward. We are grateful to BingoPlus Foundation for their commitment and support in making this vision a reality.”

BingoPlus Foundation’s FutureSmart Program aims to enhance the country’s technological skills and infrastructure. The SM Foundation, established by SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr., has a long history of supporting education, having provided scholarships to over 4,200 students nationwide.

For more information about this collaboration, visit www.sm-foundation.org or www.digiplus.com.ph/bingoplus-foundation.