KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Flywire, a high-growth vertical payments company has announced the Flywire Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) focused on improving equality, access and affordability for under-represented individuals in the global communities in which Flywire operates.
As its inaugural pledge, the Foundation is launching academic scholarships that will be awarded to students in two distinct academic categories: global health and medicine, as well as social justice.
“We’re very proud to launch the Flywire Charitable Foundation to do our part in addressing the access and affordability gaps for those facing unique hardship,” said Flywire chief executive officer, Mike Massaro.
“The academic scholarships we’ve launched are part of Flywire’s ongoing commitment to creating better opportunities for those seeking high quality healthcare, education and global culture. This is just a first step and the Flywire Charitable Foundation commits to doing much more to build a more just, inclusive and equitable society.”
According to a statement, the scholarships will be awarded to students in need to help them better manage costs associated with their education. Applications are available immediately through July 31, to all undergraduate and graduate students.
More details at www.flywire.com.
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