Mexico City, October 17, 2024. This year, the Fausto Rico Foundation celebrates its This year, the Fausto Rico Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary, consolidating its position as a pillar in the support of economically vulnerable law students. Throughout its history, the organization has awarded scholarships that not only cover tuition, but also the cost of books, food, psychological assistance and academic tutoring, guaranteeing the beneficiaries the continuity of their professional training in a comprehensive manner.
The commemoration of this anniversary marks a milestone that reflects Fausto Rico's Fausto Rico Foundation's strong commitment to promoting justice and supporting students in vulnerable conditions. students in vulnerable conditions.
The event was attended by distinguished personalities from the School of Law of the School of Law of the Universidad Panamericana such as Dr. Fernando Bautista Jiménez Dr. Fernando Bautista Jiménezdean of the faculty; Ms. Fernanda Gonzalez Ugalde Ma Fernanda Gonzalez Ugaldedirector of the Bachelor's Degree in Law; Mtra. Ms. Beatríz Merrifield Ayalacoordinator of Student Affairs of the faculty, and Esp. Ma. Dolores Franco Cendejas, the faculty's coordinator of Student Affairs, and Ma.Dolores Franco Cendejas, coordinator of Liaison of the faculty.
Also present as special guests were the foundation's trustees, Lic. Claudio Hernández de RubínNotary Public No. 6 of Mexico City, Lic. José Ángel VillalobosJosé Ángel Villalobos, Notary Public No. 9 of Mexico City; Lic. Guadalupe Caso Roblesmember of the Fausto Rico Álvarez Foundation.
Also in attendance were former scholarship recipients of the foundation, Renata Aguilar, Weiner Álvarez and Jacob Jayas well as Marco Antonio Rojoformer grantee and and now a trustee of the foundation; who shared their experiences and highlighted the achievements made thanks to the support of the organization.
Comprehensive support for law students
Renata Aguilargave a speech that resonated deeply with the audience. With great emotion, she recounted how the foundation's scholarship enabled her to overcome one of the most difficult moments of her life: the diagnosis and death of her mother while she was a law student.
"Master Fausto Rico was the only person who, in the midst of the storm I was living through, encouraged me to give my maximum effort..... The foundation was my anchor, my motivation to get up in the mornings and stay awake at night, and today it is a reminder that efforts pay off," said Renata, who also expressed her gratitude to the board of trustees and her teachers for their constant support.
The work of the Fausto Rico Foundation in offering not only financial support, but also in promoting essential values in the legal profession was also highlighted. Jacob Jay, a grantee of the NGO, stated: "The support provided is a testament to the strength of values such as fairness, justice and transparency, which we need so much in these times."
A bright future
The impact of the Fausto Rico Foundation on the lives of its scholarship recipients is not limited to the academic sphere. Many of them have excelled not only in their studies, but also in their personal and professional development, becoming agents of change in their communities. agents of change in their communities.
This 15th anniversary marks not only a celebration of past achievements, but also the beginning of a new stage for the foundation, with a view to continuing its mission: to help low-income young people to have access to a humane and excellent academic preparation, in order to serve society as lawyers committed to the struggle for justice, truth and freedom. serve society as lawyers committed to the struggle for justice, truth and freedom.
About the Fausto Rico Foundation
Fausto Rico Álvarez was a prominent Mexican lawyer, known for his career in the field of notarial law.
In addition to his work in the legal field, Fausto Rico was recognized for his commitment to education and the promotion of law, which led him to create the foundation that bears his name, an organization dedicated to providing scholarships and comprehensive support to law students in economically vulnerable situations.
Since its inception, the Fausto Rico Foundation has supported more than 80 students with its scholarships and continues to do so for the academic excellence of our students.
Learn more about Fausto Rico Foundation at: https://fundacionfaustorico.org/
