Why sponsor a student?
Many Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas (UTBB) students struggle to stay in school, not because they lack talent or motivation, but because they lack the financial support to continue.
The students you sponsor become teachers, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Supporting their education contributes to a brighter future for our Mexican communities.
When you sponsor a student, you do more than fund an education — you invest in dreams that may not be realized without your support.
What does your sponsorship cost?
Sponsorship amounts are unique to each student's individual needs. Since the students we support come from families struggling financially, meals and bus tickets are the most common requests.
The supplies a student needs can range from textbooks to stethoscopes, a chef's uniform, medical scrubs, prescription eyeglasses or an anatomy textbook.
The average cost for a sponsorship averages around 1500US a year. Some years it could be lower. For a student who needs meals AND bus tickets in addition to materials, the annual cost could be closer to 2000US.
Our students are already enrolled in UTBB. They are finding ways to pay their tuition. You may decide to fully fund a student, including tuition, materials allowance and a laptop for 2800US a year. Or you may decide to partially fund a student to the best of your ability. Maybe you and a friend or colleague will cosponsor a student. Or UTBB Friends will find a cosponsor for you. Either way, you will form a personal and rewarding relationship.
Our hope is that sponsors will support a student through graduation - from two and half to six years depending on their major.
Long-term sponsorship allows sponsors to follow a student’s journey over several years — celebrating milestones, achievements, internships, and graduation. Watching a student grow personally and professionally creates a uniquely rewarding experience.
Students who struggle financially often juggle work, transportation challenges, housing concerns, or lack of technology. Ongoing sponsorship helps reduce those burdens so students can fully engage in their studies and campus opportunities.
A long-term personal connection
Sponsors Gary and Amy loaded a new backpack with school supplies for Mia
Sponsors Gary and Amy provided new medical shoes for Samuel. His only pair of shoes for school belonged to his brother
We are looking for a sponsor for Jimena!
She is in her second year of medical school and is a shining star in that program.
The PDF has more information about Jimena.
Contact Stone for more information.
Ximena has a sponsor!
How does sponsorship work?
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A teacher, counselor or administrator at UTBB notifies us of a student needing assistance.
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We interview the student, verify income and grades, and write a summary.
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The summary includes family information, a letter from the student, and an estimate of the annual costs of sponsorship.
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We send the summary to potential sponsors.
As a sponsor you can expect:
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An agreement between you and UTBB Friends with the estimated costs for the year.
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An initial meeting with your student.
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Updates from UTBB Friends with photos, grades, and a letter.
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The joy of turning an impossible dream into a reality and building a long-term relationship.
Unable to sponsor a student right now? Make a donation below.
A donation of $100 a month will feed a hungry student for a year.
$250 will provide a laptop.
Unless specified donations go to into our general fund providing essentials for academic success to our students.
A donation of any amount helps fulfill a need and is greatly appreciated.
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Contributions from Canada and Mexico are deductible.
If you live in Canada, you can qualify for a tax credit through the Rotary Club of Saskatoon. They will transfer your funds to the Puerto Vallarta Sur Rotary Club for us. Email or phone Jim Weber, our advisor, at the Rotary Club of Saskatoon for the information.
If you live in Mexico, you can contribute through the Rotary Club of Puerto Vallarta Sur AC. Contact Stone Wolfsong for the CLABE.