Top 5 scholarship programs in the Philippines for Filipino students

The affordability of education is one of the major issues facing the country's educational system.

In the same way, there is a large proportion of students that are from families with low income and poverty are likely to drop out from the beginning of elementary school. In contrast, the majority of freshmen who are enrolled in tertiary education are from families with a good financial standing.

Based on the data available from eCompareMo.com's piece " Tuition Fee Guide the 2019 cost of College Education in the Philippines, " the average tuition cost for private universities and colleges is currently P145,000 per year.

With the 7 percent average annual rise in tuition costs, students who are currently in the first grade are expected to be paying around 365,000 per year before they graduate from college. The amount is roughly equivalent to 50 percent of the P740,000 annual average earnings of a couple that lives in Manila.

The sum will be more for kids born today, with an average of P510,000 per year when they are 18 years old when they start college later.

Nevertheless, many universities and colleges are offering full tuition subsidies for students, props to Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.

Furthermore, government organizations like for instance the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) provide scholarship opportunities for students who are interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees , but aren't able to afford them.

Five scholarship programs are listed below. Take a look!

1. and Technology scholarships. and Technology scholarships

The Science & Technology (S&T) Undergraduate Program, administered by DOST is designed to encourage skilled Filipino young people to pursue rewarding careers in the fields of technology and science.

This program will guarantee an ongoing and sufficient supply of skilled S&T experts, guiding the nation towards technological and scientific advancements.

Students who are interested in studying can select between the programs for scholarships the RA7687 scholarship and the DOST-SEI Merit.

2. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

In an ongoing effort to promote education and training for the overseas Filipino employees (OFW) as well as their families, OWWA offers scholarship programs, particularly to those affected by the effects of the pandemic during the period 2020-2021.

There are two kinds of scholarships that are available: Training Programs for Filipino Seafarers, and scholarships for dependents.

3. Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST)

UniFAST, also known as the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) UniFAST is charged with the implementation of Republic Act 10931, which guarantees that the most deserving Filipinos are able to access to education opportunities.

Students who are eligible are able to pursue higher education without the cost of tuition or other fees through State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and recognized by CHED as Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs). Additionally, students who require additional financial assistance can request a loan for short-term use.

4. DENR Local Scholarship program

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) provides scholarships grants to students who are talented and aspiring to BS in Geology, BS in Mining Engineering as well as BS Metallurgical Engineering. The grants will cover costs of transportation and tuition in addition to an allowance per month and an assurance of employment upon the completion of the program.

5 CHED Scholarship

CHED Scholarship Programs CHED Scholarship Programs shall be open to eligible Filipino students. Students who are eligible can be granted either half or full scholarships. The State Scholarship Program (SSP) as well as private educational financial aid (PESFA).

Be sure to apply for the scholarship program that is most appropriate to your needs and qualifications. Complete your application correctly and submit them by the deadline.

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