Aboitiz’s AIM endowment supports Filipino NextGen tech leaders
ABOITIZ Group’s US$10 donation to AIM has empowered the next generation of Filipino leaders to access world-class education at AIM through interest-free loans.
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The Aboitiz Group’s US$10 million endowment to the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has helped open pathways for hundreds of Filipinos to pursue advanced careers in technology and data science, demonstrating how long-term investments in people can shape leadership and national capability over time.
Established to commemorate the Group’s centennial in 2020, the endowment funded the creation of the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ASITE), with academic programs focused on developing leaders who understand technology and its impact on business, governance and society.
Aboitiz Student Loan Fund
A core part of the endowment is the Aboitiz Student Loan Fund, which has disbursed US$4.6 million in interest-free loans since 2021, enabling students to pursue graduate degrees in Data Science, Data Analytics, and Innovation and Business. Some graduates have joined companies within the Aboitiz Group, while others are contributing to organizations vital to national development such as banks, energy companies, hospitals, and startups.
Aboitiz Tech Space
The endowment also strengthened AIM’s learning environment through the Aboitiz Tech Space, a modern, technology-enabled classroom designed for hybrid learning, executive education and academic convenings.
The space continues to support collaboration among students, faculty, and partners, linking classroom learning with real-world application.