Getting closer to graduation can still come with costs for transportation, supplies, and other college expenses. Foundation scholarships may help with some of these costs.

If you are about to enter or are currently in your fourth year, Foundation Scholarships for 4th 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 incoming and current 4th year college students in the Philippines may consider.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who are about to enter or are currently studying in their fourth year of college.

You may also see terms such as:

• Incoming 4th year college student
• 4th year college student
• Fourth-year college student
• Fourth-year undergraduate student
• Current college student
• Graduating college student

Some scholarships are for students already in fourth year, while others are based on your remaining years in college. Always check the specific qualification of each program.

Who May Qualify for Foundation Scholarships?

Depending on the program, foundation scholarships may be available to:

• Incoming or current 4th year students
• Students with strong grades
• Students who need financial assistance
• Students in their final year or last two years of college
• STEM or agriculture students
• Pharmacy students
• Dependents of qualified employees
• Qualified relatives of medical frontliners
• Students who meet other program-specific requirements

Important Application Reminder

Scholarship requirements and application periods may differ by foundation.

Before applying, make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Eligible year level
• Required GWA or grades
• Eligible courses and schools
• Family income requirements
• Required documents
• Rules on having another scholarship
• Special family or employee requirements
• Official application process

The scholarships below may not all be accepting applications at the same time. Always check the latest official announcement.

Foundation Scholarship Programs

Below are foundation scholarships that incoming or current 4th year college students may consider.

GT Foundation, Inc.

1. GT REAP Scholarship

The GT REAP Scholarship supports qualified students completing the final year of their bachelor’s degree.

You may qualify if you are a regular 4th or 5th year student, are in your last academic year, and study at a GT Foundation partner school.

BPI Foundation

2. Pagpugay Scholarship Program

The Pagpugay Scholarship Program supports qualified relatives of medical frontliners who passed away or contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty.

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

Mercury Drug Foundation Inc. (MDFI)

3. MDFI Pharmacy Scholarship

The MDFI Pharmacy Scholarship supports qualified Pharmacy students who need financial assistance.

You may qualify if you are in the last two years of BS Pharmacy, study at an MDFI partner school, and have at least an 80% GWA. You must also meet the program’s age, health, character, and scholarship requirements.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI)

4. CLFI National Scholarship Program

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

You may qualify if you are Filipino, have 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.

Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI)

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

The RMKK Scholarship Program supports qualified agency personnel assigned to Security Bank or their children.

You may qualify if you or your parent meets the required employment conditions and you have at least an 80% GWA. You must also not have another scholarship except for school discounts.

6. Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program

The Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program supports qualified children of Security Bank employees.

You may qualify if your parent meets the required employment conditions and you have at least an 83% GWA. You must also not have another scholarship except for school discounts.

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Inc. (GBFI)

7. GBF STEM College Scholarship

The GBF STEM College Scholarship supports 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, and demonstrate financial need.

8. 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 incoming or ongoing college student if you are the child or sibling of an eligible employee and have at least an 85% GWA. Financial need and school involvement are also considered.

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

The GBF YSA scholarship supports recipients of the GBF Young Scientist Award who continue their studies in eligible STEM programs.

You may qualify if you are a GBF Young Scientist Award recipient, take a DOST priority STEM course at a qualified school, and use the scholarship within the required period after receiving the award.

10. GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship

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

You may qualify as a continuing student if you have at least an 80% GWA, belong to the top 40% of your course batch, and your parent meets the URC-SURE farmer partnership requirement.

11. GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship

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

You may qualify as a continuing student if you have at least an 85% GWA, belong to the top 20% of your course batch, and your parent meets the required farmer membership conditions.

Before You Apply

Before applying, make sure the scholarship matches your situation.

Check the following:

• Confirm whether incoming or current 4th year students are eligible.
• Check if you need to be in your final year.
• Review the latest deadline.
• Check the required grades or GWA.
• Confirm your course and school are eligible.
• Review financial or family requirements.
• Check whether another scholarship is allowed.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Complete any required interview or screening.
• Apply through the official foundation 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 prepared using scholarship qualifications, application guidelines, scholarship pages, and announcements from the following foundations:

• GT Foundation, Inc.
• BPI Foundation
• Mercury Drug Foundation
• Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation
• Security Bank Foundation
• Gokongwei Brothers Foundation

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.

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, benefits, and application procedures.