bacan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic opportunity.
Over 40% of youth in Colombia between the ages of 17-28 do not have the resources to complete basic education, thus perpetuating cycles of poverty, informal labor, and preventing youth from being active participants in their communities’ development.
Our work focuses on equipping talented students with the education, transferable skills, and connecting them to job opportunities to build stable futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
bacan Academy was created to give back to the communities that shaped the origins of bacan Guaro and its founders. Our work is founded on the belief that education has the power to:
Break intergenerational cycles of poverty
Expand access to professional opportunities
Foster leadership and entrepreneurship
Support sustainable economic development
Our Mission
▼Our Vision
▼Strategic Funding + Local Implementation
This partnership ensures resources are used effectively while maintaining deep community connection and accountability.
Learn more: Fundación La Cayena
Program Structure
Our scholarship initiative supports technical and professional education for talented students facing socioeconomic barriers. The program includes:
- Tuition coverage
- Living allowance
- Leadership development and mentorship
- Career pathway guidance
- Academic monitoring and retention support
Scholarship Breakdown
Cohorts focus on technical degrees including business administration, finance, accounting, and commercial strategy to increase employability and income stability.
Student Selection
Our structure prioritizes assessing vulnerability and permanence as well as alignment with our mission and commitment to the program, with academic excellence as a secondary selection criteria so as to minimize barriers such as learning disabilities and socioeconomic factors affecting their performance at the time of applying.
Scholar Commitments
Scholarship recipients agree to regular wellbeing check-ins, quarterly academic report reviews, and participation in social contribution activities in their communities.
Securing Success
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Your support directly funds scholarships, student support services, and program expansion. Each contribution opens a door to a brighter future.
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