More classes, projects, and school needs can mean added expenses as you continue college. Foundation scholarships may help with some of these costs.

If you are currently in your third year or about to enter this level, Foundation Scholarships for 3rd 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 3rd year college students in the Philippines may consider.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who are currently in their third year of college or are completing their second year and preparing to enter third year.

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

3rd year college student
Third-year college student
Incoming 3rd year college student
College junior
Third-year undergraduate student
Current college student

Some scholarships specifically require you to apply before entering third year. These requirements are noted under the individual programs below.

Who May Qualify for Foundation Scholarships?

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

Students with strong academic performance
Students who need financial assistance
Students taking STEM or agriculture-related courses
Pharmacy students
Dependents of qualified employees
Qualified relatives of medical frontliners
Students active in school or community activities
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 accept students who are already in third year, while others require you to apply as an incoming third-year student.

Before applying, make sure to check:

Current application period and deadline
Eligible year level
Whether you must be an incoming or current 3rd year student
Required grades or GWA
Family income requirements
Eligible courses
Eligible schools or partner universities
Required documents
Rules on receiving another scholarship
Employee, family, or other special 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 3rd year college students or students preparing to enter third year may consider.

BPI Foundation

1. Pagpugay Scholarship Program

The Pagpugay Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified relatives of medical frontliners who passed away or contracted COVID-19 while performing their duties.

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

BPI Pagpugay Scholarship Guide

Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI)

2. U-GO Scholar Grant

The U-GO Scholar Grant supports qualified female students enrolled in public or state colleges and universities.

You may qualify if you are a female Filipino student who will be an incoming 3rd-year student, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, show financial need, and have no existing scholarship.

If you are already in third year, you may qualify as an incoming 4th-year student only if you are enrolled in a five-year course.

U-GO Scholar Grant Guide

Mercury Drug Foundation Inc. (MDFI)

3. MDFI Pharmacy Scholarship

The MDFI Pharmacy Scholarship provides educational support to qualified Pharmacy students who need financial assistance.

You may qualify if you are in the last two years of a BS Pharmacy program, are enrolled in an MDFI partner Pharmacy school, and have at least a 2.5 or 80% GWA. You must also be single, 23 years old or below, and not be receiving another scholarship or educational assistance.

MDFI Pharmacy Scholarship Guide

Megaworld Foundation Inc. (MFI)

4. Megaworld Foundation Scholarship

The Megaworld Foundation Scholarship provides educational support to qualified college students with strong academic performance and financial need.

You may qualify if you are currently completing your second year and will be an incoming 3rd-year student, have at least an 85% GPA, and have no grade below 80%. Your family’s total annual income must also not exceed ₱400,000.

Megaworld Foundation Scholarship Guide

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI)

5. CLFI National Scholarship Program

The CLFI National Scholarship Program supports qualified students taking eligible courses at public universities and colleges.

You may qualify as a current college student if you are Filipino, have at least an 85% GWA, and come from a family with a total annual income of not more than ₱350,000. You or a qualified relative must also be a Cebuana Lhuillier client, and you must have a Cebuana Lhuillier Microsavings account.

CLFI National Scholarship Guide

Inquirer Foundation

6. Inquirer/Aboitiz Scholarship Grant

The Inquirer/Aboitiz Scholarship Grant supports qualified students who plan to pursue a professional career in the media industry.

You may qualify if you are currently completing your second year and will be an incoming 3rd-year college student, maintain at least a 1.75 semestral average, and have no grade lower than 2.0 in any academic subject.

Inquirer/Aboitiz Grant Guide

Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI)

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

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

You may qualify if you or your parent meets the required Security Bank agency assignment conditions and you have at least an 80% GWA or equivalent. You must also not have another scholarship except for school-provided discounts.

View More Details: Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship Program

SBFI RMKK Scholarship Guide

8. Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program

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

You may qualify if your parent meets the required employment, tenure, performance, and rank conditions and you have at least an 83% GWA or equivalent. You must also not have another scholarship except for school-provided discounts.

SBFI Internal Scholarship Guide

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Inc. (GBFI)

9. 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, show financial need, and have good moral standing and involvement in extracurricular activities.

EGBF STEM College Scholarship Guide

10. 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 as an ongoing college student if you are the child or sibling of an eligible employee, are taking a bachelor’s degree, and have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent. Financial need, good character, and extracurricular involvement are also considered.

GBF Next Gen Scholarship Guide

11. Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Young Scientist Award (GBF YSA)

The GBF YSA scholarship provides educational support to recipients of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Young Scientist Award who continue their studies in eligible STEM programs.

You may qualify if you are a GBF Young Scientist Award recipient, are enrolled in a DOST priority STEM course at a qualified university, and use the scholarship within the required period based on when you received the award.

GBF YS Award Guide

12. GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program

The GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program supports qualified students pursuing teacher education programs related to STEM, technical-vocational education, or general education.

You may qualify as a current college student if you are enrolled in an eligible teacher education program, have at least an 85% GWA, have no failed, dropped, or incomplete grades, show financial need, and meet the program’s character and community involvement requirements.

GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Guide

13. GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students taking priority agriculture-related degree programs.

You may qualify as a continuing college student if you are taking an eligible agriculture-related course at a preferred university, have at least an 80% GWA, and belong to the top 40% of your course batch. Your family’s land or property must not exceed 10 hectares, and your parent must meet the URC-SURE farmer partnership requirement.

GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship Guide

14. GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students taking priority agriculture-related courses.

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 are enrolled in an eligible agriculture-related course at a preferred university. Your family’s land or property must not exceed two hectares, and your parent must meet the required farmer membership conditions.

GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship Guide

Before You Apply

Before applying for a foundation scholarship, make sure the program matches your current situation.

Check the following:

Confirm whether current or incoming 3rd year students are eligible.
Check the latest application period and deadline.
Review the required grades or GWA.
Confirm that your course and school are eligible.
Check family income or financial need requirements.
Review employee, family, farmer, or other special qualifications.
Check whether another scholarship is allowed.
Prepare the required documents.
Complete any required interview or screening.
Apply through the foundation’s official application channel.

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 scholarship qualifications, application guidelines, scholarship pages, and announcements from the following foundations:

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