Starting college can bring new expenses, from tuition and school fees to transportation, books, and other daily costs. A scholarship may help reduce some of these expenses.

If you are about to start college, Foundation Scholarships for Incoming College Freshmen may provide financial and educational support as you begin your undergraduate studies.

These scholarships are offered by foundations, nonprofit organizations, companies, and other private institutions. Each program has its own qualifications, benefits, eligible courses or schools, and application schedule.

This guide lists foundation scholarships that incoming college freshmen in the Philippines may consider.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who are completing Senior High School or have already graduated and plan to start their first year of college.

You may also see terms such as:

• Incoming college freshman
• Incoming first-year college student
• Grade 12 graduate
• Senior High School graduate
• First-year college applicant

Always check the official scholarship guidelines. Some programs also accept current college students, while others are limited to certain schools, courses, locations, family backgrounds, or groups.

What Is a Foundation Scholarship?

A foundation scholarship is educational assistance provided by a private foundation, nonprofit organization, company foundation, or similar institution.

Depending on the program, you may qualify based on your academic performance, financial situation, chosen course, school, location, family background, or connection to a particular organization.

Foundation scholarships may support:

• Students with strong academic performance
• Students from financially challenged families
• Students taking priority or specialized courses
• Students from particular cities, provinces, or communities
• Children or relatives of qualified employees or other covered groups
• Students who meet other requirements set by the scholarship provider

Important Application Reminder

Foundation scholarships have different application periods and requirements. Some open once every school year, while others follow the schedule of their partner schools or organizations.

The programs listed below may not all be accepting applications at the same time.

Before applying, check the latest official announcement for:

• Current application period and deadline
• Updated eligibility requirements
• Required documents
• Eligible courses and partner schools
• Scholarship benefits and coverage
• Available slots
• Application steps and official submission link

Some qualifications in this guide were based on previous or recently announced application cycles. Always confirm the requirements for the current school year before submitting an application.

Foundation Scholarship Programs

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

1. Pagpupugay Scholarship

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 and will enter college. You must also have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent and must not be receiving another scholarship or educational assistance program.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who are qualified relatives of covered medical frontliners

Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI)

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 first-year college student who will study at a public or state university or college. You must have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, show financial need, and must not have another scholarship.

Who should check this: Female incoming college freshmen planning to study at a public or state university or college

SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI)

3. SM College Scholarship

The SM College Scholarship supports qualified incoming college freshmen from areas covered by the program.

You may qualify if you are a Grade 12 graduate or ALS completer and meet the program’s school background requirements. You must also have at least a 92% Grade 12 first-semester average and a total household income of not more than ₱250,000 per year.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen and ALS completers from covered areas who meet the grade and income requirements

Insular Foundation, Inc. (IFI)

4. Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant

The Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant supports qualified incoming first-year students taking selected STEM courses at InLife Foundation partner schools.

You may qualify if you pass the partner school’s admission test and have at least an 85% GWA based on the required Grade 11 and Grade 12 grading periods. Your family income must also be within the program limit, and you must not have another scholarship.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen taking eligible STEM courses at InLife Foundation partner schools

Mercury Drug Foundation Inc. (MDFI)

5. MDFI’s Gawad Talino Award Scholarship

The MDFI’s Gawad Talino Award Scholarship supports qualified Gawad Talino awardees who will take selected college courses at a state university or government-funded school.

You may qualify if you are an incoming college freshman, single, and not more than 21 years old. You must also maintain at least an 85% GWA or equivalent and must not have another scholarship or educational assistance.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who are MDFI Gawad Talino awardees and will take an eligible course

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF)

6. GBF STEM College Scholarship

The GBF STEM College Scholarship supports qualified students taking priority STEM courses at colleges or universities in the Philippines.

You may qualify if you are an incoming college freshman taking an eligible STEM course, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, and belong to the top 10% of your Senior High School batch. You must also demonstrate financial need and meet the program’s other requirements.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen planning to take a priority STEM course

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 if you are an incoming college student taking any bachelor’s degree at a Philippine college or university. You must have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, demonstrate financial need, and meet the program’s character and school involvement requirements.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who are children or siblings of regular Gokongwei Group employees

8. GBF Young Scientist Award Scholarship for Excellence

The GBF Young Scientist Award Scholarship for Excellence supports recipients of the GBF Young Scientist Award who will pursue an eligible STEM degree.

You may qualify if you are a GBF Young Scientist Award recipient and will enroll in a DOST priority STEM course at a qualified university. If you received the award while in high school, the scholarship must be used immediately after Grade 12.

Who should check this: GBF Young Scientist Award recipients planning to take a priority STEM college course

9. GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC BCFG STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students from farming families who will take selected agriculture-related courses.

You may qualify if you are an incoming first-year student taking a GBF priority agriculture course at a preferred university. You must have at least an 85% GWA, belong to the top 10% of your Senior High School batch, and have a parent who meets the farmer membership requirement.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from qualified farming families planning to take an agriculture-related course

10. GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship

The GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri College Scholarship supports qualified students from farming families in Negros Occidental who will take selected agriculture-related courses.

You may qualify if you are an incoming first-year student taking a GBF priority agriculture course at a preferred university. You must have at least an 80% GWA, belong to the top 30% of your Senior High School batch, and have a parent who has been a URC-SURE farmer partner in Negros Occidental for at least five years.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from qualified URC-SURE farming families in Negros Occidental

Del Monte Foundation, Inc. (DMFI)

11. Del Monte Foundation Scholarship Program

The Del Monte Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified incoming first-year college students from areas where Del Monte Philippines, Inc. operates.

You may qualify if you are a permanent resident of Bukidnon or Misamis Oriental, have at least a 90% average in the first semester of Grade 12, and will take an eligible course in agriculture, engineering, accountancy, or the sciences.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from Bukidnon or Misamis Oriental planning to take an eligible priority course

Vicsal Foundation, Inc. (VFI)

12. Vicsal Foundation College Scholarship Program

The Vicsal Foundation College Scholarship Program supports qualified public Senior High School graduates in Cebu who need financial assistance for college.

You may qualify if you are graduating from or have graduated from a public Senior High School in Cebu, have at least an 88% general average with no grade below 80%, and your parents’ or guardians’ combined annual gross income does not exceed ₱300,000.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from public Senior High Schools in Cebu who meet the grade and income requirements

KCC Foundation, Inc. (KFI)

13. KCC Foundation Scholarship Program

The KCC Foundation Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to qualified students from the SOCCSKSARGEN region.

You may qualify if you are a resident of SOCCSKSARGEN, have at least an 85% general average or equivalent, and have no grade below 80% in a related subject. You must also not be receiving another major scholarship or financial aid.

Who should check this: Students from SOCCSKSARGEN who meet the academic requirements and are not receiving another major scholarship

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI)

14. CLFI National Scholarship Program

The CLFI National Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified college students enrolled in public universities or colleges and taking eligible degree programs.

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

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen in public universities or colleges who meet the grade, income, course, and client requirements

Moirasia Foundation Inc. (MFI)

15. Moirasia Youth Excellence Scholarship (MYES)

The Moirasia Youth Excellence Scholarship supports qualified college students studying at Higher Education Institutions in Metro Manila, Baguio, Palawan, or Cebu City.

You may qualify as an incoming first-year student if you are a Filipino citizen and have at least a 90% cumulative GWA in Senior High School. Your family’s annual income must not exceed ₱300,000, and you must have no failing grades and no other scholarship.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen studying in Metro Manila, Baguio, Palawan, or Cebu City who meet the grade and income requirements

Vivant Foundation, Inc. (VFI)

16. Vivant STEM Scholarship

The Vivant STEM Scholarship supports qualified public Senior High School graduates from Region VII who plan to take STEM-related courses at designated schools.

You may qualify if you attended a public Senior High School in Region VII, earned at least a 90% general average for each required grading period, and have no subject grade below 85%. Your family’s annual income must also not exceed ₱300,000.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from public Senior High Schools in Region VII planning to take an eligible STEM course

TORM Philippines Education Foundation, Inc. (TPEFI)

17. Scholarship Grant Program (SGP)

The TPEFI Scholarship Grant Program supports financially challenged students from rural, remote, or Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas who want to pursue a four-year or five-year college degree.

You may qualify if you are a graduating Senior High School student, SHS graduate, or qualified out-of-school youth planning to enter first-year college. You must show financial need, good academic standing, and successfully complete the TPEFI qualifying examination and panel interview.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from TPEFI-supported rural, remote, or GIDA communities who need financial assistance

GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI)

18. GT YES (Youth for Excellence and Service) Scholarship

The GT YES Scholarship supports qualified first-year college students studying at participating partner Higher Education Institutions.

You may qualify if you are a first-year college student, enrolled in a four-year degree program, and studying at one of the scholarship’s participating partner schools.

Who should check this: Incoming or first-year college students taking a four-year degree at a participating partner HEI

Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI)

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

The Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to qualified Security Bank agency personnel and their eligible children.

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

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who are qualified children of Security Bank agency personnel

20. Security Bank External Scholarship Program

The Security Bank External Scholarship Program provides college support to qualified students studying at participating partner universities.

You may qualify if you are an incoming first-year student at an eligible partner university, meet the program’s academic requirements, and enroll in a qualified course. Other scholarship restrictions may also apply.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen planning to study an eligible course at a Security Bank Foundation partner university

21. Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program

The Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to qualified Security Bank employees and their eligible 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 work and service requirements, and you must not have another scholarship except for a school discount.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who are qualified children of Security Bank employees

Andres P. Tamayo Sr. Foundation, Inc. (APTSFI)

22. APTSI College Scholarship Program

The APTSI College Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified Senior High School graduates from financially challenged families.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino Senior High School graduate with at least an 85% average and come from an indigent family as assessed by the DSWD, MSWD, or CSWD. You must also plan to take a bachelor’s degree at a state university or public college and must not be receiving another major scholarship.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from financially challenged families planning to study at a state university or public college

Megaworld Foundation Inc. (MFI)

23. Megaworld Foundation Scholarship

The Megaworld Foundation Scholarship provides educational assistance to qualified incoming and current college students who meet the program’s academic and financial requirements.

You may qualify as an incoming college freshman if you have at least an 85% final average, no subject grade below 80%, and belong to the top 10% of your graduating class. Your family’s total annual income must also not exceed ₱400,000.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen with strong academic records who meet the family income requirement

PHINMA Foundation Inc. (PFI)

24. PHINMA National Scholarship

The PHINMA National Scholarship supports qualified Filipino students at selected partner schools who show financial need and leadership potential.

You may qualify if you are accepted and 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. You should also show leadership potential and an interest in nation-building.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen accepted at an eligible PHINMA National Scholarship partner school

Naga College Foundation, Inc. (NCF/NCFI)

25. Villanueva Scholarship B

The Villanueva Scholarship B provides tuition support to qualified incoming college freshmen and transferees taking eligible courses.

You may qualify if you meet Naga College Foundation’s academic and qualifying examination requirements and enroll in a covered program.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen interested in eligible NCF degree programs

26. Tiger’s Honor Scholarship

The Tiger’s Honor Scholarship provides tuition assistance to qualified incoming college freshmen with strong Senior High School academic performance.

You may qualify if you graduated from Senior High School with Honors or High Honors and meet the scholarship’s course and enrollment rules.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who graduated from Senior High School with Honors or High Honors

27. Student Assistant Scholarship Program

The Student Assistant Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to students who meet NCF’s academic and student assistant qualifications.

You may qualify as an incoming freshman if you meet the school’s age, academic, and student assistant requirements.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen interested in combining their studies with student assistant responsibilities

28. College of Engineering Scholarship

The College of Engineering Scholarship provides tuition assistance to qualified students taking selected engineering programs at Naga College Foundation.

You may qualify if you have a strong Senior High School academic record and will enroll in an eligible engineering program.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen planning to take an eligible engineering course at NCF

San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI)

29. Academic Achievement Scholarship

The Academic Achievement Scholarship provides educational support to qualified students with strong Senior High School academic performance.

You may qualify if you graduated from Senior High School with Highest Honors or High Honors and meet the school’s scholarship requirements.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen who graduated with Highest Honors or High Honors

MFI Polytechnic Institute Inc. (MFIPII)

30. Mazda Scholarship

The Mazda Scholarship supports qualified Senior High School graduates interested in technical education and hands-on industry training.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino Senior High School graduate, at least 18 years old, and willing to follow a 40-hour weekly school and internship schedule. You must also pass the required examination, interviews, medical screening, and background check.

Who should check this: Senior High School graduates interested in technical education and industry-based training

31. Analog Devices Scholarship

The Analog Devices Scholarship provides education and apprenticeship opportunities to qualified Senior High School graduates.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino Senior High School graduate, at least 18 years old, and willing to follow the required school and internship schedule. You must also pass the MFI and Analog Devices screening processes and be willing to relocate to General Trias, Cavite, or nearby areas during the apprenticeship.

Who should check this: Senior High School graduates interested in technical training and apprenticeship opportunities

32. CUMMINS Scholarship

The CUMMINS Scholarship supports qualified Senior High School graduates interested in engineering or technical fields.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino Senior High School graduate or equivalent, meet the program’s academic requirements, and are willing to follow its required study or training commitments.

Who should check this: Senior High School graduates interested in engineering or technical education

Uygongco Foundation, Inc. (UFI)

33. Uygongco Foundation Scholarship Program

The Uygongco Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified students from selected host communities in Iloilo, Guimaras, and Capiz.

Based on the application cycle provided for this guide, applicants were required to come from Iloilo City, Jordan in Guimaras, or President Roxas in Capiz, have at least an 85% GWA, and belong to a household with a combined annual parental income of not more than ₱200,000.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from eligible Uygongco Foundation host communities who meet the academic and income requirements

JENRA Foundation Inc.

34. JENRA Foundation Scholarship Program

The JENRA Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified Grade 12 graduates from public and private schools in areas covered by the program.

You may qualify if you have at least an 88% GWA or equivalent in the final term of Grade 12 and your household’s total annual income does not exceed ₱180,000.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen from covered areas who meet the grade and household income requirements

A Better Chance Foundation Inc.

35. A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship Program

The A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship Program supports qualified students from financially disadvantaged families who need help continuing their education.

You may qualify if you carry the full regular academic load, have at least an 85% GWA or equivalent, and have no failing grades. You must also not be receiving another scholarship.

Who should check this: Students from financially disadvantaged families who meet the program’s academic requirements

Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD)

36. PCAFPD Undergraduate Scholarship

The PCAFPD Undergraduate Scholarship supports qualified Filipino students who show strong academic performance, leadership potential, community involvement, and financial need.

You may qualify if you are a current Grade 12 student, Senior High School graduate not yet enrolled in college, or first-year college student. You should also demonstrate financial need and community involvement and plan to take a course that can contribute to Philippine development.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen with strong academics, leadership potential, community involvement, and financial need

Consuelo Chito Madrigal Foundation (CCMF)

37. CCMF Scholarship Program

The CCMF Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified incoming and continuing students at selected schools in the Bicol Region.

You may qualify if you are an incoming or continuing student of Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) or Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) – Pili Campus.

Who should check this: Incoming college freshmen planning to study at ADNU or CBSUA–Pili Campus

Before You Apply

With 37 scholarship programs in this guide, you do not need to apply to every program. Start by identifying the scholarships that match your situation.

Before applying:

• Check whether incoming college freshmen are currently accepted.
• Confirm the latest application period and deadline.
• Review the grade and income requirements.
• Check whether your planned course is eligible.
• Confirm whether you need to study at a partner school.
• Check location or residency restrictions.
• Review rules about receiving another scholarship.
• Prepare the required school, income, identification, and supporting documents.
• Use only the official scholarship website, application portal, or verified announcement.
• Submit your application before the deadline.

Requirements can change from one application cycle to another. A qualification listed from a previous school year should not automatically be treated as the requirement for 2026.

Never pay anyone who promises guaranteed scholarship approval or a guaranteed slot.

References

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

• BPI Foundation
• Ayala Foundation Inc.
• SM Foundation Inc.
• Insular Foundation / InLife Foundation
• Mercury Drug Foundation Inc.
• Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
• Del Monte Foundation, Inc.
• Vicsal Foundation, Inc.
• KCC Foundation, Inc.
• Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc.
• Moirasia Foundation Inc.
• Vivant Foundation, Inc.
• TORM Philippines Education Foundation, Inc.
• GT Foundation, Inc.
• Security Bank Foundation, Inc.
• Andres P. Tamayo Sr. Foundation, Inc.
• Megaworld Foundation Inc.
• PHINMA Foundation Inc.
• Naga College Foundation, Inc.
• San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc.
• MFI Polytechnic Institute Inc.
• Uygongco Foundation, Inc.
• JENRA Foundation Inc.
• A Better Chance Foundation Inc.
• Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development
• Consuelo Chito Madrigal 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.