Mayatan Success Stories

Over the years Mayatan has had a trememdous impact on the people of Copán Ruinas. Listed on this page are the brief biographies of a few of the more distinguished alumnae of Mayatan Bilingual School. All of the former students listed here were recipients of scholarships awarded by Mayatan Foundation. If you would like to help Mayatan Foundation to invest in the futures of other such students please visit the ‘Support Us’ page.

Mavis Mavis Mabel Espinoza Garin is a smart and sassy sixteen-year-old. Self-possessed, mature and confident she is a true credit to Mayatan and her family. Mavis has been with Mayatan since its early days, starting in Kinder Grade when classes were taught in the small schoolhouse opposite the Mayan Archaeological Site. Mavis knows she has benefited enormously from the scholarship place awarded by Mayatan Foundation and we are extremely pleased to see how well she is doing and what a super young lady she has turned out to be... (click here to read more)

Carlos Carlos Rene Fajardo is the oldest of five sons. Whilst in Primary School he received a scholarship from Mayatan Foundation that covered half his tuition costs. Without this help Carlos would not have been able to attend Mayatan School and receive a bilingual education. This opportunity, combined with his academic ability, strength of character, hard work and supportive family has recently enabled Carlos to find employment within the extremely competitive airline industry... (click here to read more) Edgardo Edgardo Cueva was a sponsored student at Mayatan. He is now a medical student at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala in Guatemala City and will become a medical doctor!”

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