Students in the later part of their degree may still need help with transportation, academic costs, and other college expenses. Foundation scholarships may help with some of these costs.

If you are about to enter or are currently in your fifth year, Foundation Scholarships for 5th 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 5th 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 fifth year of college.

You may also see terms such as:

• Incoming 5th year college student
• 5th year college student
• Fifth-year college student
• Final-year college student
• Graduating college student
• Fifth-year undergraduate student

Some scholarships are specifically for students in their final academic year, while others accept ongoing college students regardless of year level.

Who May Qualify for Foundation Scholarships?

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

• Incoming or current 5th year students
• Graduating or final-year students
• Students with strong academic performance
• Students who need financial assistance
• Students taking STEM or agriculture-related programs
• Dependents of qualified employees
• Qualified relatives of medical frontliners
• Students who meet other program-specific requirements

Not every scholarship applies to every student, so check the specific qualifications before applying.

Important Application Reminder

Foundation scholarships have different application periods, requirements, and selection processes.

Before applying, make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Eligible year level
• Whether final-year students may apply
• Required grades or GWA
• Eligible courses and schools
• Family income requirements
• Required documents
• Employee or family requirements
• Rules on receiving another scholarship
• Official application process

The scholarships listed 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 5th 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 college 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 an eligible 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 be receiving another scholarship.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI)

3. CLFI National Scholarship Program

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

You may qualify as a current college student 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)

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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, and demonstrate financial need.

7. 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 and have at least an 85% GWA. Financial need and school involvement are also considered.

8. GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship

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

You may qualify as a continuing college 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.

9. GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students taking priority 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 your parent meets the required farmer membership conditions.

Before You Apply

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

Check the following:

• Confirm whether incoming or current 5th year students are eligible.
• Check whether final-year students may apply.
• Review the latest application period and deadline.
• Check the required grades or GWA.
• Confirm that your course and school are eligible.
• Review financial or family requirements.
• Check employee, farmer, or other special qualifications.
• Check whether another scholarship is allowed.
• Prepare the required documents.
• 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 prepared using scholarship qualifications, application guidelines, scholarship pages, and announcements from the following foundations:

• GT Foundation
• BPI 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 benefits, and application procedures.