Weather conditions have improved in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca, but teachers are renewing calls for bridges and school infrastructure upgrades. The appeal highlights ongoing development needs in one of Panama’s most remote regions.
IFARHU has begun receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest in Panama’s central provinces while parents also seek guidance on PASE-U collection. The move starts another round of education aid procedures for students and families.
Preselected students for IFARHU’s 2026 General Scholarship Contest must verify where and when to submit their documents, including the Socioeconomic Sworn Declaration. The step is key to completing the scholarship process.
IFARHU has reminded pre-selected students in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition that the socioeconomic affidavit is mandatory. The first in-person document reception begins April 20 in Herrera, Los Santos and parts of Coclé.
IFARHU has set April 20-24 as the period for preselected students in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition to submit socioeconomic documents in designated provinces. The step is part of the review process for public scholarship access in Panama.
IFARHU will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest on April 20 in Panama’s central provinces. The process marks the first step for students seeking education support next year.
Panama is preparing a $273 million laptop purchase for students, renewing debate over whether past technology programs improved learning. A new study says earlier mass device drives brought little measurable impact and lacked public evaluation.
Panama’s Education Ministry defended a $273 million laptop purchase as critics questioned whether past technology programs improved learning. The ministry says new delivery, training and classroom strategies will prevent old mistakes from repeating.
Classes have resumed in Bocas del Toro after weather-related suspensions in several schools. The Ministry of Education said the change follows improved climate conditions.
Classes have resumed in 15 schools in Bocas del Toro after weather conditions improved in the province. The reopening ends a disruption caused by severe weather that forced the campuses to close.
Panama is expanding efforts to protect its seven Indigenous languages through bilingual education, community projects and digital content. The movement is helping young people reconnect with ancestral identity and cultural memory.
Classes will resume across Bocas del Toro on Wednesday, April 15, after the Regional Directorate of Education announced the reopening. The move restores the school routine for students and teachers throughout the province.
IFARHU has told preselected students in the General Scholarship Contest to submit their socioeconomic declaration and review updated requirements. The process is a key step in determining scholarship eligibility.
IFARHU has updated the documentation process for preselected students with disabilities in the General Scholarship Competition. The guidance is intended to help applicants complete registration and submit the required papers.
IFARHU will require students with disability scholarships to update their registration in a new process. The agency says the reception dates will be announced soon.
Classes remain suspended in Veraguas, the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca and Bocas del Toro as Panama’s Education Ministry monitors severe weather conditions. The reopening of schools will depend on improved climate conditions and safety assessments.
Ifarhu has made the socioeconomic sworn declaration mandatory for 2026 scholarship and economic aid applicants in Panama. The requirement applies to preselected students and must be completed online through the official portal.
IFARHU will continue requiring the socioeconomic declaration for scholarships and assistance programs in Panama. The form must be downloaded from the institution’s website and does not need outside validation.
IFARHU is urging scholarship beneficiaries to submit complete documents this Tuesday to keep their awards active. The reminder is part of the agency’s standard process for maintaining scholarship continuity.
IFARHU says students who change schools may see delays in PASE-U payments until their enrollment data is validated. The issue underscores the importance of keeping official school records up to date.
