Since its launch in the 2016-2017 academic year, this initiative has provided scholarships to a total of 241 students. The grants were awarded based on economic and academic criteria, determining the beneficiaries of the total budget of 22,000 euros.
The scholarship award ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Castellón, Begoña Carrasco; the Vice-Rector for Students and Healthy Living, Mamen Pastor; the CEO of Facsa, Elena Llopis; the Head of Institutional Relations for Facsa in Castellón, Rafael Ferrer, and the Manager of the UJI General Foundation, Juan Antonio Bertolín.
“"This scholarship recognizes your effort, perseverance, and merit, but it also represents the trust that Castellón places in you. You are called to lead the changes of tomorrow, to innovate, undertake, research, transform, and improve our society."
Carrasco added that the future is built with trained and talented young people who have opportunities to develop and stay here, highlighting the value of these scholarships in helping students and strengthening the bond between young talent and their city.
For her part, Vice-Rector Mamen Pastor thanked Facsa for its ongoing alliance and collaboration with the public university of Castellón in promoting and supporting university talent. She congratulated the scholarship recipients for their dedication and urged them to give back this investment to society through their professional practice.
“"We celebrate ten years of commitment to young talent. When university, administration, and business advance together, we are capable of generating a much deeper and more lasting impact."
Elena Llopis emphasized the special significance of this edition, celebrating a decade of commitment to young talent, and highlighting the program's vocation to support academic effort and create opportunities. She also valued the collaboration with Universitat Jaume I and the role of the Castelló City Council, noting that continuous training is an attitude that transforms talent into value.
