Transforming Lives Through Healthcare Education.
Education Foundation promotes access to health sciences education, enabling talented students at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU)—regardless of their economic background—to become professionals who improve the quality of life in Puerto Rico and communities around the world. Every contribution opens the door to real opportunities, fosters leadership, careers, and strengthens the healthcare workforce that our communities so desperately need.
Help Us Reach Our Goals
Goal of raising $150,000 by January 2027.
Planning for 60 scholarships to help close healthcare worker shortages across the United States.
Supporting students from under-represented backgrounds.
About Us
Supporting the talent that will transform the future of healthcare
Education Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization created by Ponce Health Sciences University to ensure that the education of health sciences professionals is never interrupted for financial reasons.
Our work connects donors, alumni, philanthropists, and partners with the next generation of physicians, psychologists, public health professionals, researchers, and other professionals who will impact global communities.
The Foundation upholds PHSU’s long-standing commitment to accessible education, academic excellence, and service as drivers of social transformation. We believe in the power of investing in talent: when a student thrives, so do their family, their community, and the healthcare system as a whole.
History and Need
PHSU has trained healthcare professionals for the past 48 years, many of them from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Education Foundation was created to strengthen that legacy, expand financial aid opportunities, and ensure that no aspiring student is left behind.
Council and Leadership
Education Foundation is comprised of leaders with experience in education, health, philanthropy, science, and administration. Their commitment is to ensure that every donation is used strategically, transparently, and directed toward maximizing educational impact.
Board Members
- Gino Natalicciho
- Paul Tychen
- David Lenihan
- Antonio Fernandez
- Guillermo Pico
Global partnerships and collaborators
PHSU maintains collaborations with academic institutions, research centers, hospitals, and non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These partnerships expand opportunities for students and strengthen the Foundation’s global reach.
Mission and Vision
Mission:
Promote educational opportunities that strengthen the health workforce, supporting students committed to human well-being and scientific advancement.
Vision:
A world where access to health education does not depend on economic resources, but on commitment to service, science, and global health.
Scholarships and Impact
Education transforms. Scholarships open doors.
Every donation to Education Foundation allows a student to advance toward a health career that will directly impact the lives of others. Our impact is reflected in real stories of overcoming adversity, in graduates who lead cutting-edge research, provide services in vulnerable communities, and address public health challenges internationally.
Life Stories:
Students whose trajectory changed thanks to a scholarship.
Testimonials
Hear from graduates who are currently serving in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and other countries.
Statistics by academic program:
Medicine, Psychology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and more.
Global Health and Community
Education Foundation amplifies the reach of an institution recognized for its work in research, public health, mental health, and preventive medicine. By supporting students’ education, you also strengthen projects that address:
- Infectious diseases
- Mental health and emotional well-being
- Health equity for vulnerable populations
- Disaster preparedness and community resilience
- Biomedical and translational research
Our graduates take the knowledge they have acquired to rural clinics, urban hospitals, disaster zones, international laboratories, and community programs around the world.
Become a Donor
Every donation changes a trajectory. Every ally opens a future.
Ways to contribute:
Individual Donations
Corporate Donations and Philanthropic Partnerships
Named Scholarships and Legacy Funds
Annual Giving Campaigns
Planned Gifts
Financial transparency
All donations are managed with strict standards of accountability and transparency. Donors receive impact reports showing how their contribution is transformed into real educational opportunities.
Volunteering and mentoring
Graduates and allied professionals can offer mentorship, clinical experiences, talks, or
career development support to beneficiary students.
Your donation is a direct investment in the future of healthcare
A secure and accessible form, with options for one-time or recurring donations,
and the possibility of dedicating a scholarship in honor of a special person.
“Every dollar brings a future doctor, researcher, or
public health leader closer to transforming the world. Your support today means, improved health outcomes tomorrow.”
