The University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) and MOIRASIA Foundation Inc. formally sealed a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that aims to expand scholarship opportunities for students, reaffirming their shared commitment to transforming lives through education.
Under the agreement, the USJ -R and MOIRASIA Foundation Inc. will implement the MOIRASIA Youth Excellence Scholarship (YES) Program, which seeks to provide educational opportunities to students who demonstrate academic potential and require financial support to pursue their studies. Through this partnership, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to making quality education more accessible and empowering young people to achieve their aspirations.
During the signing ceremony, Paolo Romano Garcia, Trustee of MOIRASIA Foundation Inc., shared the inspiration behind the foundation's mission of supporting students in pursuing higher education.
He emphasized that for many Filipino families, education is a significant financial sacrifice. Students often travel long distances, wake up before dawn, and overcome numerous challenges simply to attend classes, while parents work tirelessly to provide for tuition, transportation, and daily expenses.
"A scholarship may appear to be financial assistance to some, but for a student it means one more semester completed, one step closer to graduation, and one dream kept alive," Garcia said.
Garcia noted that the foundation's mission is rooted in gratitude and the desire to extend the same chance to students who only need someone to believe in their potential.
As MOIRASIA Foundation celebrates its 45th year of service, the organization continues to invest in future professionals, leaders, parents, and community builders by making education more accessible to students and helping them realize their aspirations.
In his response, Rev. Eduardo S. Celiz Jr., OAR, President of the University of San Jose–Recoletos, expressed the University's heartfelt gratitude to MOIRASIA Foundation for placing its trust in USJ-R.
"Today marks the beginning of a partnership rooted in our shared commitment to provide quality education and greater opportunities for students," Fr. Celiz said.
He emphasized that education remains one of the most powerful instruments for transforming lives and expressed confidence that the scholarship program will allow many young people to complete their education and become future leaders who will serve their families, communities, and the nation.
Fr. Celiz assured the Foundation that the University remains committed to ensuring that the partnership creates a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of its scholars.
