Third McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Awarded

Award-winning student was English teacher at Santiago Iglesias Pantín School

Press release generated by the firm McConnell Valdés

San Juan, Puerto Rico - The McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Program reaffirms its support for the development of students at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) School of Law by awarding its third scholarship. On this occasion, Gerardo G. Cintrón Rosario, a second year student, received the award.

Cintron Rosario is a full-time law student and is also part of the joint master's and is also part of the joint master's program at the School of Public Administration, which will allow him to complete a dual degree. of Public Administration, which will allow him to finish with a double degree. In addition, he is currently the executive director of the Business Law Journal of the UPR.

Like McConnell Valdés, Gerardo has a strong social commitment. The young man was an English teacher at the Santiago Iglesias Pantín Santiago Iglesias Pantín School, a stage that gave him the opportunity to contribute to and impact the and impact the formation of young people who will become the future of Puerto Rico. Rico. He also participated in entities such as the Boy Scouts and the Club Me Importas Tú de Fondos Unidos where he performed more than 500 hours of community service. more than 500 hours of community service. Gerardo was also selected to participate as a summer associate in the McConnell Valdes summer program. McConnell Valdes summer program.

“Identifying and supporting the talent that is preparing to pursue their is a vital part of our commitment to the continued economic development and well-being of Puerto Rico. economic development and well-being of Puerto Rico. By supporting young people like Gerardo, we are not only fulfilling our social responsibility, but also contributing to the future of this generation of committed young people. contribute to the future of this generation of young people committed to the social welfare of our island,” he social well-being of our island," said Arturo García-Solá, CEO of McV. McV.

The McConnell Scholarship Program Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Program awarded its first scholarship in 2016 as part of its celebration of its 70th anniversary. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to full-time students of the UPR School of Law who have a high GPA. with a high academic average, financial need and a commitment to community service. commitment to community service. The scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year, which is administered by the UPR Community Foundation. administered by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. 

The award honors the name of Antonio Escudero-Viera, a retired partner who also served as the Firm's managing director. partner who also served as general director of the Firm. The Escudero-Viera has also worked as an “Ad Honorem” professor at the UPR School of Law for more than 45 years. School of Law of the UPR for more than 45 years.

The McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Program continues the Firm's commitment to social development and welfare. the Firm's commitment to the development and social welfare of Puerto Rico. of Puerto Rico. For additional information on the program and benefits benefits available to students of the UPR School of Law, please contact Jocelyn Capdés you may contact Jocelyn Capeles at the Community Foundation of Puerto Rico at (787) 721-721-7211. Rico at (787) 721-1037 or through the website, www.fcpr.org.