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The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) will allocate up to US$1.725 million to partially fund scholarships for 5,194 salvadoran youths seeking to pursue higher education or complete technical training programs. These funds are part of the initiative, “Support for Vulnerable Youth within the Framework of the Academic and Technical Continuity Program”.
The project is aimed at students from vulnerable communities, with the goal of reducing economic barriers that hinder access to and retention within the educational system. This support is intended to enable more young people to continue their academic preparation and acquire knowledge that will expand their professional opportunities.
In addition to scholarship funding, the initiative includes psychosocial, academic, and vocational support. This component provides guidance to beneficiaries throughout their training, aiming to enhance their academic performance, well-being, and continued participation in their educational programs.
Beneficiary students will be enrolled in higher education institutions and technical training centers across various regions of the country during the first academic cycle of 2027. To implement the program, Dirección de Integración de El Salvador has entered into agreements with 14 higher education institutions and organizations specializing in technical training.
The involvement of these entities will allow the program to be carried out across different parts of the country, providing young people with access to training opportunities in a wide range of fields. Consequently, the support extends beyond partial tuition coverage; it also seeks to strengthen the students’ overall capabilities.
One of the expected outcomes is to improve the beneficiaries’ prospects for entering the labor market by developing their academic and professional competencies. Furthermore, technical and higher education can help expand opportunities for personal growth, social mobility, and access to better economic prospects.
The initiative is part of the objectives set out in the CABEI Institutional Strategy 2025–2029, specifically under the “Positive Impact” pillar and the “Human Development and Social Prosperity” focus area. These pillars encompass actions aimed at expanding educational opportunities and supporting groups that face greater economic and social challenges.
Through this investment, CABEI seeks to support the educational continuity of more than 5,100 young salvadorans and strengthen the development of human capital in the country. The program will combine financial support with guidance throughout the training process, helping students complete their studies and equipping them with better tools to enter the labor market.
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