The University of Navarra has presented today a plan to face Covid19 that includes an increase in its aid program. An additional 2 million euros will be allocated for scholarships, also aimed at students from Gipuzkoa studying at campus in Pamplona and Donostia-San Sebastián.

In addition, Tecnunthe School of Engineers launched a few weeks ago a scholarship plan for engineering students: scholarships for Gipuzkoan Talent, aimed at Gipuzkoan students with excellent academic records to cover part of the enrollment, and Mobility scholarships, aimed at students from outside Gipuzkoa and covering part of the accommodation of the course.

The global budget for scholarships for the next academic year will amount to 6.5 million euros, including other programs such as Alumni Scholarships. The goal is that around 3,000 students will benefit, one thousand more than this year. "The University intends to make a special effort and also intends to apply for financial aid to alumni, companies, institutions and individual donors who want to contribute to training a new generation of professionals, capable of facing future challenges," explained President, Alfonso Sánchez-TaberneroThe event was held in an online session aimed at all employees of the University.

This increase in study aids is one of the three axes of the plan called Prepara2, designed to face the next academic year and deal with the crisis generated by the pandemic. Support groups have been set up in the faculties to meet the needs of students.

PCR test for employees and students

The Prepara2 plan sample pays special attention to health care. Among other measures, it includes that students and University employees, as long as the health authorities allow it, can have the test PCR test. A health protocol has been set up in case of detection of Covid19 symptoms and students will receive specific information on health coverage. A virtual medical office is planned to be set up to deal with student queries.

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