Six candidates will compete in July for the rector’s office at the University of Panama, while nine regional university centers also elect new authorities. The vote will shape leadership across the country’s main public university.
Boston teens turned years of leadership training into action by helping build classrooms in Panama. The project combined service learning with a direct contribution to local education.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition will continue in Panama Oeste, alongside simultaneous processing in San Miguelito and other provinces. The initiative supports students seeking financial aid for their studies.
Panama’s Health Ministry has created a Network of Health-Promoting Universities with 26 institutions to advance prevention and well-being. The initiative brings public health goals directly into higher education campuses.
More than 20 disciplinary and theft cases have been recorded at the Padre Juan José Cánovas Secondary School in Atalaya, Veraguas, after a student was injured with a sharp object. The case has raised fresh concerns about safety and order at the school.
Panama City launched a school recycling and environmental education plan that begins in 11 schools and aims to expand to 180 across the district. The program combines classroom instruction, recycling stations, and collection systems to build lasting habits.
IFARHU is continuing the document reception process for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, with more than 29,000 students required to submit paperwork. The step is key for applicants seeking education support in Panama.
IFARHU presented its 2025 annual report, highlighting progress in scholarships, transparency, and support for students across Panama. The institution framed education aid as a central part of its public mission.
IFARHU has started validating documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest, and students must present complete requirements to move forward. The process marks an important step for applicants seeking educational support in Panama.
Ifarhu has started formalizing preselected scholarship applicants while reviewing entries from students who did not meet the 4.5 minimum average. The agency also says budget limits reduced the number of beneficiaries it can support this year.
IFARHU will review scholarship applicants with lower academic averages in a competition open to primary, secondary, and university students. Only students who completed digital registration can take part.
Panama’s National Scholarship Contest now requires students to maintain a 4.5 average or higher to stay eligible. The cutoff puts academic performance at the center of access to public education support.
IFARHU is keeping the document submission process open for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition. The step is essential for students seeking to compete for education aid in Panama.
A new education reform proposal in Panama seeks to give schools more autonomy while keeping the Ministry of Education involved in the process. Supporters say the goal is system-wide transformation through consensus.
Panama’s public schools will be closed on Friday, May 1, for Labor Day. Classes are set to resume after the national holiday.
IFARHU is encouraging users in Panama to prepare before visiting its offices so they can complete procedures more quickly and avoid delays. The advice is especially useful for students and families handling scholarship and aid-related paperwork.
Ifarhu begins receiving documents on April 27 for students preselected in the 2026 General Scholarship Contest. The process covers provinces and comarcas across Panama.
Panama’s scholarship system is under fresh criticism over clientelist influence in IFARHU aid decisions. The debate centers on whether public education support is reducing inequality or reinforcing it.
More than 700 directors are taking part in Panama’s second School of Educational Leaders, a program aimed at improving school management nationwide. The initiative builds on last year’s training of nearly 600 directors and supervisors.
Panama’s 2026 General Scholarship Competition opens document intake on April 27 for primary, secondary, and university students. The program is expected to draw wide interest from families seeking education support.