Newly created, the Adilson Costa Scholarship reinforces Critical Links' mission to transform global education and help bridge the digital divide by providing schools with a C3 Micro-Cloud.
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Critical Links, the global leader in educational micro-cloud e-learning solutions, has announced the introduction of an annual scholarship program designed to enable world-class digital learning in regions that face obstacles and inequity resulting from technology and infrastructure challenges, to make education truly inclusive and ensure that no student is left behind. The annual award, which honors Mr. Adilson Costa, embraces his vision and legacy of creating a more just and equitable future. Each year, a school will be selected that is not only facing these challenges, but that is actively working to overcome those in order to build a better future for their communities. In this, the Adilson Costa Legacy Award will symbolize and drive hope, inclusion, and opportunity for thousands of students worldwide.
Each year, a school that is actively engaged in bringing technology-based learning to their community will be selected to receive a C3 Micro-Cloud — an innovative, all-in-one educational solution designed to transform classrooms and empower learning, even in the most challenging environments. Designed for developing areas of the world that don't have robust network capabilities extended to the classroom, the C3 Micro-Cloud operates seamlessly in locations with limited connectivity, minimal infrastructure, or unstable power, bringing the benefits of modern digital learning to every student.
As countries everywhere are faced with the need to create the workforce of the future, micro-cloud solutions enable a complete digital learning experience for all. As AI reshapes the world of learning, the C3 Micro-Cloud can provide a fully-integrated, localized AI experience offering a secure, appropriate, functionally-specific, and economically viable platform to support both teachers and students anywhere in the world. Subjects from STEM and languages to critical thinking and creativity can leverage AI in the classroom with no internet dependencies, while requiring minimal technical support.
In addition to the micro-cloud, the award includes three years of comprehensive support, professional development for teachers, and access to a curated library of digital content, ensuring that the school can fully leverage the technology to enhance learning outcomes, foster inclusion, and prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital world.
"The Adilson Costa Legacy Award celebrates the legacy of an extraordinary man and reinforces our commitment to ensuring that every student, anywhere in the world, has access to the best tools and educational opportunities," said Charles Foley, Chairman of Critical Links. "This initiative goes beyond technology—it delivers opportunities, fosters inclusion, and ensures that every student can thrive, no matter where they are," he added.
Schools interested in applying for the award must meet the following criteria:
- Have a defined project to bring technology and digital learning to students in under-served, infrastructure-challenged regions;
- Have a demonstrated commitment to connecting students to knowledge;
- Face challenges in implementing educational initiatives and require support to maximize their resources.
The award will be conferred by Paulo Costa, Critical Links' Vice President of Sales, and will include a certificate and the delivery of the C3 Micro-Cloud to the school representative and the initiative's "internal champion" teacher, as well as customized on-boarding and training sessions. More information can be found at http://www.critical-links.com/community
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