Programs

How We Empower Students

Forum Foundation provides direct and indirect financial support to underprivileged students to support their enrollment, retention, and success in formal education from from preschool through university. Working alongside communities, the Foundation strives to foster sustainable change through programs such as:

  • awarding scholarships and direct financial assistance to underprivileged students to support their enrollment, retention, and success in formal education, from preschool through university;
  • providing financial support for the purchase of school uniforms, educational supplies, learning materials, footwear, backpacks, and other necessary items for academic development;
  • contributing to the cost of school transportation or other means of transit that ensure regular student attendance;
  • making donations and offering material support and structural improvements to public schools located in rural or underserved urban areas, aiming to enhance educational, physical, and sanitary conditions;
  • establishing partnerships with educational institutions, public and private organizations, both national and international, to strengthen the Foundation’s programs and broaden its impact; and
  • promoting tutoring programs, academic reinforcement and career guidance, and other related activities.

Preschool
to University

we Journey with each student

Every piece of knowledge and opportunity provided to students serves as a tool that supports both their personal and professional lives.

  • Scholarships
  • Educational Courses
  • Technology Equipment
  • Tutoring
  • Educational Study Tours
  • Copying and Printing
  • Library
  • Workshops
  • Other Programs
Learn about our founding
Community Scholarships

Forum Foundation is committed to comprehensive development of young people by providing financial support to scholarship recipients.

In 2025, scholarships were awarded to 317 university, high school, middle school, and elementary school students.

Scholarships also support:

Student Housing – Provided to students who live in remote areas where the distance makes daily access to educational facilities difficult.

Transportation – Granted to students living in intermediate areas, where daily community is possible but represents a significant expense for the student’s family.

Meals – Provided to students, who face limitations in meeting their basic nutritional needs during the academic day.

2025 Financial support includeD
82 communities and 203 recipients

University of Panama

151

Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

26

UDELAS

16

U. Ankara – Turquia

2

UNIPAM – Brasil

2

U.T. Eskisehir – Turquia

2

U. Kocaeli – Turquía

2

Estelina Tejeira – Coclé

1

Latina University

1

Research, development, innovation

Located at the Technological University of Panama – CRU Coclé, Fundación Academy Forum has made a strategic investment in providing technological equipment, establishing a specialized laboratory.

The space is equipped with 3D printing technology and advanced resources that support the development of seminars and academic activities for students and professions in the field of Research, Development, and Innovation in digital systems.

The laboratory is coordinated by Dr. José Isaza, who oversees its operations and promotes initiatives aimed at strengthening technical and scientific competencies.

Uniform Donation Program

Each year, Forum Foundation makes a significant donation of khaki uniforms. In addition to meeting a basic need, each uniform recognizes the academic effort and student commitment. Providing uniforms supports equality, strengthens institutional identity, and engenders student pride striving for success.

Ongoing Awareness and Training

In collaboration with public schools, private institutions, and other organizations, including the Ministry of Health, the National Police, the Red Cross, IDIAP, University of Panama – Coclé, and Nestlé, training sessions are conducted for students and community members. The topics include, for example- sugarcane borer, rice cultivation, adolescence influences, school safety, English as a second language, and substance abuse prevention.

Community Involvement and Activities

A variety of educational and academic activities in subjects such as mathematics, history, Spanish and English are offered to strengthen learning and promote community engagement.

community reach