Scholarship Program

"I received a scholarship to finish my last year of secondary school. After I graduated, I started working at a daycare center in my community. I worked for two years without studying so I could save money to begin at the university. But, the money I saved still wasn’t enough to cover all the costs. Then The Tandana Foundation offered me the great opportunity to have help with my university studies. They trusted in my ability and in my dreams, and because of this I will keep studying with so much dedication, effort, and lots of enthusiasm.”

-- Margarita from Ecuador

Scholarship Program Overview

Tandana offers rural Ecuadorian students funding for uniforms, books, supplies, transportation, and other costs so that they can continue their secondary and higher education. We have systematized our application and reporting procedures to ensure that we give fair treatment to all students, and that all scholarship recipients maintain their eligibility (particularly concerning grades). We support almost 100 high school students.

Our university students are studying accounting, tourism, medicine, clothing design, mechanics, business adminstration, and other subjects so that they can become professionals who contribute their skills to their communities and society. In exchange for Tandana's support, university scholarship recipients engage in community service to share their new skill and knowledge for the betterment of their communities. And to help university to become a reality for more Ecuadorian youth, Tandana is launching its own prep course for university entrance exams to combat the exorbitant cost of private courses.

Vacation Courses

Les cours de vacances

Nos étudiants boursiers en Équateur expérimentent souvent une transition difficile, lors du passage, de leurs petites écoles primaires rurales à leurs grandes écoles secondaires urbaines. Ils nous ont demandé d’assurer des cours d'été pour les aider dans les matières les plus difficiles, l'anglais et les mathématiques. Chaque été, nous offrons cinq semaines de cours gratuits dans ces matières et d'autres sujets à environ 60 étudiants, ou bien boursiers ou issus d'autres communautés environnantes. Les enseignants locaux enseignent les mathématiques, tandis que nos stagiaires d'été enseignent l'anglais et d'autres sujets tels que la géographie, l'art, l'histoire et la santé. Parfois, nos étudiants boursiers universitaires enseignent aussi. Pour ajouter à l'expérience éducative, nous emmenons les étudiants sur le terrain et organisons de petits projets de service auxquels ils peuvent participer. Les cours leur permettent de renforcer leurs compétences, de rattraper les concepts qu'ils ont manqués à l'école et de les préparer à réussir l’année à venir.

Support a Student

For about $300, you can make it possible for an Ecuadorian student to attend secondary school for one year. For about $1400, you can make it possible for a student to attend university for one year. If you would help a scholar continue studying, please contact us or make a donation.

Stories

Mar

Tandana’s Ecuador Scholarship Coordinator shares updates on the program’s start to the year

It was a very busy January for Verónica Pazmiño, who coordinates The Tandana Foundation’s scholarship program in Ecuador. The program, which provides scholarships to around 100 high school students and dozens of university students each year, supported a number of activities throughout the month, including exchanges that connected students across continents and cultures, a celebration … Continue reading "Tandana’s Ecuador Scholarship Coordinator shares updates on the program’s start to the year"

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Feb

A song of appreciation: ‘Tandana, where our hearts come together’

My name is Boubacar Minta, the cousin of a Tandana Foundation scholarship student, who was one of the first health technician students at the Bouctou school in Bandiagara supported by Tandana. English Español Une chanson de reconnaissance : « Tandana, là où nos cœurs se rejoignent » Je m’appelle Boubacar Minta, cousin d’un étudiant boursier … Continue reading "A song of appreciation: ‘Tandana, where our hearts come together’"

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Dec

A dream come true: The Eagle and the Condor exchange

On the 10th anniversary of The Tandana Foundation, the dream of an exchange program from Ecuador to the United States was born. A group of university students at that time requested the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange and share their culture. English Français Un sueño hecho realidad: El intercambio del Águila y el … Continue reading "A dream come true: The Eagle and the Condor exchange"

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Dec

A journey that transformed my life: Cultural exchange in the U.S.

I want to focus this blog on telling one of the most important experiences of my life, something that marked my heart forever: my participation in the first cultural exchange between Ecuadorian students to the United States, which was organized by The Tandana Foundation. English Français Un Viaje que Transformó mi Vida: Intercambio Cultural en … Continue reading "A journey that transformed my life: Cultural exchange in the U.S."

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Nov

What I learned during my trip to the U.S. through the Eagle and Condor program

This trip to the United States was much more than a simple academic or cultural experience: it was an adventure of the soul. During my stay, I had the opportunity to live moments that deeply sparked my emotions, learning and encounters that took my heart to different corners of that country. I want to share … Continue reading "What I learned during my trip to the U.S. through the Eagle and Condor program"

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Nov

My journey through culture: a journey between traditions and discoveries

My name is Joselyn Perugachi. I am a Kichwa woman from Otavalo and I live in the community of Cachicullá, which is part of the beautiful canton of Otavalo. I study agricultural engineering and I am one of the scholarship recipients of The Tandana Foundation. English Français Mi viaje a través de la cultura: un … Continue reading "My journey through culture: a journey between traditions and discoveries"

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Nov

From Ecuador to the U.S.: My journey with Tandana, an exchange that changed my outlook on life

Hello, my name is Fredy Xavier Panama, and I am 22 years old. I belong to the community of Padre Chupa, and I live in Quichinche. I study agricultural engineering at the Technical University of Cotopaxi. I am a scholarship recipient of The Tandana Foundation. Thanks to this scholarship, I had the opportunity to experience … Continue reading "From Ecuador to the U.S.: My journey with Tandana, an exchange that changed my outlook on life"

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Oct

My first trip to the U.S.: A cultural exchange experience

Traveling to the United States was a dream come true. This trip was not only my first trip abroad – it was also an unforgettable experience thanks to the cultural exchange organized by The Tandana Foundation. I went on this unforgettable adventure with a group of colleagues who belong to this prestigious foundation. During the … Continue reading "My first trip to the U.S.: A cultural exchange experience"

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Oct

Showcasing the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture at immersive event in Colorado

Last month at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez, Colorado, The Tandana Foundation hosted an exciting event – The Eagle and the Condor Flying Together – that immersed attendees in the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture of Ecuador. The Kichwa Otavalo are one of Ecuador’s indigenous groups most successful at maintaining their cultural identity and traditions. Español … Continue reading "Showcasing the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture at immersive event in Colorado"

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Aug

Through perseverance, a scholarship recipient is supporting her community’s tailoring needs

I’m Aminata Wodiou, from Idieli Douh, in the township of Dourou. My father is a local mason and my mother is a housewife. English Español Grâce à sa persévérance, une boursière soutient les besoins de sa communauté en matière de couture Je suis Aminata Wodiou, je suis de Idieli Douh, dans la commune de Dourou. … Continue reading "Through perseverance, a scholarship recipient is supporting her community’s tailoring needs"

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