In Chile, 28.8% of students drop out during their first year of higher education.
Chilean law provides free tuition for higher education, making it one of the most significant financial aid policies in the past 20 years. However, dropout rates remain high, showing that financial assistance alone is not enough. Students face additional challenges that prevent them from completing their degrees.
At Fundación Javier Arrieta, we believe that every student deserves the chance to complete their education. Our Scholarship Program supports low-income college students, ensuring they stay in school and have better opportunities to overcome poverty.
How the Program Helps
Financial Support
An annual scholarship helps cover essential expenses such as transportation, housing, and study materials.
Community Service
Scholarship recipients develop service projects based on their skills and interests, allowing them to connect with the community through meaningful experiences.
Life Skills Development
We provide training, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to equip students with personal and professional skills that will help them succeed in any field.
Our Impact
Help Vulnerable Students Stay in School
For many students, the Fundación Javier Arrieta Scholarship Program can be the difference between staying in school or dropping out due to challenges such as:
✔ Long distances and high housing costs for students from rural areas who need to relocate.
✔ Limited income opportunities to cover school-related expenses.
✔ Family pressure to drop out and contribute financially instead of continuing their education.