The SheSTEMS initiative of Karen Davila’s Her Legacy Project has launched its first cohort of female scholars, in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP). This program aims to empower outstanding young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
SheSTEMS scholars each receive at least PHP 120,000 annually until graduation, ensuring they have the resources needed to excel in their studies.
The SheSTEMS Scholarship Awards promote gender equality in STEM, where women have been historically underrepresented. Karen Davila, UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador and creator of Her Legacy Project and SheSTEMS, emphasizes the importance of women empowerment, stating, “Because it affects all of us.”
Karen Davila …