Panama has opened the 2026 General Scholarship Competition for students in primary, secondary, and university education. Document reception runs from April 27 to May 1.
IFARHU will pay PASE-U 2026 through ACH transfers, a move aimed at improving oversight of Panama’s student aid program. The change also highlights the conditions families must meet to keep receiving the benefit.
Panama’s National Assembly has received Bill 617, a proposal to overhaul the country’s 1946 education law with new standards, evaluation, and teacher reforms. The plan also targets school infrastructure, regional management, and bilingual education.
Panama will receive documents this Friday, April 24, for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest. The program covers students in primary, secondary, and university education.
Panamanian authorities are investigating threatening graffiti found in school bathrooms in Chiriquí, including warnings of an alleged shooting. The schools remained calm under police monitoring, while prosecutors and educators activated safety protocols.
IFARHU will receive documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition in Panama Province from April 27 to May 1. The intake opens a key step for students seeking scholarship support.
The University of Panama will hold virtual classes for Panama Oeste students on Thursday night because of the Bridge of the Americas closure. The move is meant to avoid travel problems across one of the capital region’s busiest crossings.
Jorge Bloise will present a new education reform proposal to Panama’s National Assembly, centered on curriculum, evaluation, decentralization and the teaching career. The initiative comes as the country faces persistent learning gaps and pressure to improve public education.
Panama is facing renewed debate over why political salaries often outpace teachers’ pay while public schools continue to rely on patchwork repairs. The discussion has also revived calls for a more structured annual maintenance plan.
Panama is revisiting the legacy of its National Education Dialogue 25 years later, with renewed focus on execution, governance, and long-term reform. The debate centers on linking education to national development rather than relying on consensus alone.
Schools in San Miguelito are reinforcing security as part of a prevention effort covering about 16 campuses. The plan brings authorities and school communities together to help keep minors away from drug-linked criminal networks.
IFARHU will receive scholarship documents from April 27 to May 1 in several provinces across Panama. Applicants are being urged to review the required paperwork and attend on the assigned dates.
IFARHU has set a new date for document submission in the 2026 General Scholarship Competition, limited to students already preselected on the official platform. The change affects the next step for applicants seeking to remain eligible.
Panama’s education authorities detected more than 50 suspected fake diplomas in a teaching competition after universities confirmed the titles were not issued by them. The case raises new concerns about fraud in public hiring and credential checks.
The University of Panama has modernized its veterinary laboratories with advanced simulation technology, improving hands-on learning for students. The upgrade is designed to strengthen practical training and raise the quality of instruction.
IFARHU has started the 2026 scholarship document submission process for selected students in Panama. The step is part of the country’s annual education aid cycle.
Unachi faced tough questioning in the National Assembly after revealing a $72 million budget, a $12.4 million CSS debt and unresolved administrative cases. Lawmakers also pressed the university on nepotism complaints and compliance with transparency rulings.
UAPI students went to the National Assembly alleging they were blocked from enrolling after speaking out about irregularities at the university. They say the move violates their right to education.
Ifarhu has extended its scholarship process in Azuero and Coclé through April 24, giving students more time to participate. The effort highlights academic merit and high student averages.
MEDUCA is rolling out a new strategy to help pre-media students choose their bachillerato track with better technical information and timely guidance. The plan aims to support more informed academic decisions across Panama.