Keeping up with school requirements while managing everyday costs can become more challenging as you move through college. Foundation scholarships may help lessen some of these expenses.

If you are currently in your second year, Foundation Scholarships for 2nd Year College Students may be worth checking based on your grades, financial situation, course, school, or family background.

This guide lists foundation scholarship programs that 2nd year college students in the Philippines may consider.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who are currently in their second year of an undergraduate program.

Scholarship announcements may use different terms for students at this level. You may also see:

• 2nd year college student
• Second-year college student
• College sophomore
• Second-year undergraduate student
• Current college student

Some programs may also accept students in other year levels. Always check the specific eligibility rules of each scholarship.

Who May Qualify for Foundation Scholarships?

Foundation scholarships have different eligibility requirements. Depending on the program, support may be available to:

• Students from financially challenged families
• Students with strong academic performance
• Students taking STEM or priority degree programs
• Children or siblings of qualified employees
• Students from farming families
• Students studying at partner schools
• Students with leadership or community involvement
• Students who meet other program-specific requirements

Not every scholarship applies to every student, so check the qualifications of each program before applying.

Important Application Reminder

Foundation scholarships have different application periods, requirements, and selection processes. Some may accept new scholars every academic year, while others depend on available slots or partner-school schedules.

Before applying, make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Updated eligibility requirements
• Required documents
• Academic requirements
• Family income limits
• Eligible courses and partner schools
• Scholarship benefits and coverage
• Rules on receiving another scholarship
• Screening, interview, or examination requirements
• Official application process and submission channel

The scholarships listed in this guide may not all be accepting applications at the same time. Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

Foundation Scholarship Programs

Below are foundation scholarships that 2nd year college students in the Philippines may consider.

Charity First Foundation

1. Charity First Foundation Scholarship

The Charity First Foundation Scholarship supports qualified students from financially challenged families studying at partner universities.

You may qualify if you are a 1st or 2nd year college student in Metro Manila, have at least an 85% GWA, and are not receiving another scholarship. You must also be willing to attend the program’s monthly life skills motivational seminars.

Ayala Foundation

2. U-GO Scholar Grant

The U-GO Scholar Grant supports qualified female students who need financial assistance for their college education.

You may qualify if you are a female Filipino incoming 2nd year student, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, and study at a public or state university or college. You must also demonstrate financial need and have no existing scholarship.

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF)

3. GBF Next Gen Scholarship for Excellence

The GBF Next Gen Scholarship for Excellence supports qualified children or siblings of regular Gokongwei Group employees.

You may qualify if you are a current college student taking a bachelor’s degree in the Philippines and have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent. You must also demonstrate financial need and meet the program’s character and involvement requirements.

4. GBF STEM College Scholarship

The GBF STEM College Scholarship supports qualified students taking priority STEM degree programs.

You may qualify if you are enrolled in a GBF priority STEM course, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, demonstrate financial need, and meet the program’s character and extracurricular requirements.

5. GBF Young Scientist Award Scholarship for Excellence

The GBF Young Scientist Award Scholarship supports recipients of the GBF Young Scientist Award who pursue priority STEM programs.

You may qualify if you are a GBF Young Scientist Award recipient and are enrolled in a DOST priority STEM course at a qualified university. College awardees must avail of the scholarship in the first term of the immediately succeeding academic year.

6. GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program

The GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified students who meet the program’s academic and financial requirements.

Based on the qualifications provided, you may qualify if you are enrolled in a GBF priority STEM course, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, demonstrate financial need, and meet the character and extracurricular requirements.

7. GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports students from qualified farming families pursuing agriculture-related degrees.

You may qualify as a continuing student if you take a GBF priority agriculture course, have at least an 80% GWA, and belong to the top 40% of your course batch. Your parent must also be a URC-SURE farmer partner in Negros Occidental for at least five years.

8. GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students from farming families taking selected agriculture-related programs.

You may qualify as a continuing college student if you have at least an 85% GWA, belong to the top 20% of your course batch, and study at a GBF preferred university. Your parent must also meet the program’s farmer membership requirement.

PhilDev Foundation

9. PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship (PSES)

The PhilDev Science and Engineering Scholarship supports qualified students pursuing Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.

You may qualify if you are a bona fide second-year BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering student, have a GWA of at least 1.75, and have no incomplete or failing grades. Your family’s annual gross income must not exceed ₱500,000.

Tzu Chi Foundation

10. Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship Program

The Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified students from economically challenged families studying at partner State Universities or Colleges.

You may qualify if you are an incoming second-year regular student, a Metro Manila resident, and have at least an 82% GWA or equivalent with no failing or incomplete grades. You must also pass the interview and agree to a home visitation.

Real LIFE Foundation Inc.

11. Real LIFE Foundation Scholarship Program

The Real LIFE Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified students from low-income families across different year levels.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino student with at least an 88% GWA or equivalent, and your household’s combined monthly income does not exceed ₱15,000. College applicants must also meet the program’s tuition, age, and character development requirements.

Moirasia Foundation, Inc.

12. Moirasia Youth Excellence Scholarship (MYES)

The Moirasia Youth Excellence Scholarship supports qualified students studying in Metro Manila, Baguio, Palawan, or Cebu City.

You may qualify as an incoming second-year student if you have a cumulative GWA of 2.00 or better, have no failing grades, and your family’s annual income does not exceed ₱300,000. You must also not have another scholarship.

BPI Foundation

13. Pagpupugay Scholarship Program

The BPI Pagpupugay Scholarship supports qualified relatives of medical frontliners who passed away or contracted COVID-19 while serving in the line of duty.

You may qualify if you are an eligible next of kin, are studying from 1st year to 4th or 5th year, and maintain at least an 85% GWA or equivalent. You must also not be receiving another scholarship or educational assistance program.

Megaworld Foundation Inc. (MFI)

14. Megaworld Foundation Scholarship

The Megaworld Foundation Scholarship supports qualified incoming sophomores and juniors who meet the academic and financial requirements.

You may qualify if you have at least an 85% GPA with no grade below 80% and your family’s total annual income does not exceed ₱400,000.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI)

15. CLFI National Scholarship Program

The CLFI National Scholarship Program supports qualified students enrolled in public universities or colleges and taking eligible degree programs.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino college student with at least an 85% GWA and your family’s annual income does not exceed ₱350,000. You or an eligible relative must also be a Cebuana Lhuillier client.

PHINMA Foundation Inc. (PFI)

16. PHINMA National Scholarship

The PHINMA National Scholarship supports qualified Filipino students studying at selected partner schools.

You may qualify if you are enrolled at PNU Manila, UP Diliman, PUP–Sta. Mesa, PHINMA UPang, or TUP Manila and your family’s annual gross income does not exceed ₱300,000. Leadership potential and interest in nation-building are also considered.

Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI)

17. Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholarship Program

The Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholarship Program supports qualified sophomore students taking selected degree programs at partner universities.

You may qualify if you are a sophomore college student, have at least an 88% first-year GPA/GWA or equivalent, and have no dropped, failed, or incomplete academic subjects. You must also have no disciplinary record.

Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI)

18. Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) Scholarship Program

The RMKK Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified Security Bank agency personnel and their children.

You may qualify if you are the child of eligible agency personnel assigned to Security Bank for at least one year and have at least an 80% GWA. You must also not have another scholarship except for a school discount.

19. Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program

The Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified Security Bank employees and their children.

You may qualify if you are the child of an eligible Security Bank employee and have at least an 83% GWA or equivalent. The employee must also meet the program’s service and employment requirements.

Philippine Shell Foundation Inc. (PSFI)

20. PSFI Medical Scholarship Program

The PSFI Medical Scholarship Program supports qualified students enrolled in priority courses at partner institutions.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino student residing in the region of a PSFI partner institution, have at least an 80% GWA with no failing or incomplete grades, and your family’s annual income does not exceed ₱600,000. You must also carry a full academic load and must not have another scholarship.

Before You Apply

Before applying for a foundation scholarship, identify which programs match your situation.

Make sure to:

• Confirm that 2nd year college students are currently eligible.
• Check whether the scholarship is accepting new applicants.
• Review the latest application period and deadline.
• Check the academic and family income requirements.
• Confirm eligible courses and partner schools.
• Review employee, family, residency, or farmer requirements.
• Check whether receiving another scholarship is allowed.
• Prepare the required school, income, identification, and supporting documents.
• Complete any required interviews, examinations, or screenings.
• Apply only through the official scholarship provider.

Scholarship requirements may change from one academic year to another.

Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

References

The information in this guide was verified using the official websites, scholarship portals/application pages, application guidelines, and announcements from the following foundations and scholarship providers:

• Charity First Foundation
• Ayala Foundation
• Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
• PhilDev Foundation
• Tzu Chi Foundation
• Real LIFE Foundation
• Moirasia Foundation
• BPI Foundation
• Megaworld Foundation
• Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation
• PHINMA Foundation
• Aboitiz Foundation
• Security Bank Foundation
• Philippine Shell Foundation

Scholarship details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, benefits, available slots, partner schools, accepted courses, and documentary requirements are determined by each scholarship provider.

Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

Research Note: This guide was prepared and verified with the help of partners, volunteers, and the CRA team.

Please note that being included in this guide does not necessarily mean that a scholarship is currently accepting applications. Always visit the official scholarship page or verified announcement for the latest application period, requirements, eligible schools and courses, scholarship coverage, and application procedures.