Sponsors provide annual contributions to pay for items that students require to attend school. The program matches students and sponsors, who will continue to provide support each year until the student successfully completes high school. We currently have sponsors who are helping 87 deserving teens stay in school.
COST FOR SPONSOR PER YEAR
Secondaria – Grades 7- 9: $3,100 MX/year (about US$155). Annual contributions will cover the following items:
- Uniforms and shoes required by the school
- Athletic clothes required by the school
- School supplies including a backpack
- Examination and school fees as required
The annual fee to support these students once they reach Preparatoria (grades 10-12) is $4,200 MX/year (about US$210), which adds payment for the required annual school registration fee and books to the items listed above.
The majority of this year’s PAP graduating seniors want to continue their education. Our Higher Education Program (HEP) provides a way for their current sponsors to continue supporting their particular student. However, some sponsors may not be able to continue, so we welcome new sponsors for these students. The minimum commitment to be an HEP sponsor is $5,000 MX per year. For more information, please visit our Higher Education Program page.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Progreso Apoyo Program, a student must reside in a Progreso area community not already served by another apoyo program, require financial assistance and currently be enrolled in a public secundaria with a grade point average of 8.0 in academic subjects.
Are you ready to help a student stay in school?
We will start recruiting new sponsors in January 2025. If you are interested in sponsoring a deserving student for the following year, download our 2025 New Sponsor Recruitment Letter for more information.
If you would like more information about the Progreso Apoyo Program, contact us at info@progresoapoyo.org or through our Facebook page.
