Moving from Junior High School to Senior High School can bring new school expenses. A scholarship may help reduce some of these costs.

If you are preparing for Grade 11, Foundation Scholarships for Incoming Grade 11 Students may help with tuition, allowances, and other school needs.

These scholarships are offered by private foundations, companies, and organizations. Each program has its own rules, benefits, and application process.

This guide will help you find foundation scholarships that may be available to incoming Grade 11 students and Junior High School graduates or completers in the Philippines.

Who is This Guide for? 

This guide is mainly for students who have completed or are about to complete Grade 10 and will enter Senior High School.

You may also see these terms in scholarship announcements:

• Incoming Grade 11 student
• Junior High School completer
• Junior High School graduate
• Grade 10 graduate
• Senior High School applicant
• Incoming Senior High School student

These terms usually refer to students who are preparing to start Senior High School.

You should still read the official requirements before applying. Some scholarships are only for students from certain schools, families, companies, places, or groups.

What Is a Foundation Scholarships? 

A foundation scholarship is educational support given by a private foundation, company, nonprofit group, or other private organization.

You may qualify based on your grades, family background, school, location, financial situation, or other rules set by the scholarship provider.

Some foundation scholarships are open to many students. Others are only for students connected to a certain company, school, community, or family group.

Before applying, check:

• Who can apply
• What grade levels are accepted
• What grades are required
• Which schools or programs are covered
• What benefits are offered
• What documents you need
• When the application opens and closes
• How to apply

Important Application Reminder

Foundation Scholarships have different application schedules and guidelines. Each foundation sets its own timeline, requirements, available slots, and selection process.

Some scholarships accept applications every school year, while others may only open during a specific period announced by the foundation, organization, school, or partner institution.

The scholarships listed in this guide may not always be open for application. Before submitting your application, always verify the latest updates from the official source.

Make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Updated eligibility requirements
• Required documents
• Available scholarship benefits
• Application procedure and submission link

Preparing your documents early can help you avoid delays, especially for scholarships with limited slots and strict application deadlines.

Foundation Scholarships Programs

Below are foundation scholarships that may be worth checking if you are an incoming Grade 11 student or Junior High School graduate or completer.

Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI)

1. Security Bank Regalo Mo Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship

The Security Bank Regalo Mo Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship provides educational support to qualified Security Bank agency personnel and their children.

You may qualify if you or your parent has been assigned to Security Bank for at least one year and has a good work record. You must also have a grade average of at least 80% and must not be receiving another scholarship, except for a school discount.

The program also follows family and branch rules. In general, only one scholar per branch is allowed, although larger units may have more than one scholar.

Who should check this: Security Bank agency personnel and their qualified children

2. Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program

The Security Bank Internal Scholarship Program provides educational support to qualified Security Bank employees and their children. The program covers students from Junior High School to college and may also support eligible employees taking post-graduate studies.

You may qualify if you are an eligible Security Bank employee or the child of one. The employee must have at least two years of service after becoming permanent, a good work record, at least an average performance rating, and a rank of up to Senior Assistant Vice President.

You must also have a grade average of at least 83% and must not have another scholarship, except for a school discount. No other family member within the program’s stated family limit should already be receiving the same scholarship.

Who should check this: Qualified Security Bank employees and their children

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Inc. (GBFI)

3. GBF-URC SURE STEM Agri Scholarship Program 

The GBF-URC SURE STEM-Agri Senior High School Scholarship supports qualified students from farming families who will study the Sugar Technology strand at Tara Provincial Community High School in Negros Occidental.

You may qualify if you have a Grade 10 average of at least 80% and belong to the top 30% of your batch. You must also have good moral character and take part in school activities.

Your family’s land or property must not be more than 10 hectares. Your parent must also have been a farmer partner of Universal Robina Corporation – Sugar and Renewables in Negros Occidental for at least five years.

Who should check this: Incoming Grade 11 students from qualified URC-SURE farming families in Negros Occidental

Who should check this: Incoming senior high school and college students from qualified farming families who plan to take eligible agriculture-related programs.

Before You Apply 

Before you send your application, read the official scholarship rules carefully.

Each scholarship may have different deadlines, requirements, benefits, schools, and documents.

Make sure to:

• Check if the scholarship is currently open.
• Confirm that you are qualified.
• Check the accepted grade level, school, strand, or program.
• Prepare your documents early.
• Follow the official application steps.
• Submit your application before the deadline.
• Keep a copy of your application and documents.
• Check your email and the official scholarship page for updates.

You may apply for more than one scholarship if the programs allow it. Some scholarship providers, however, may not allow you to receive another scholarship at the same time.

Always apply through the official website, application page, school, or verified page of the scholarship provider.

Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed approval or a reserved scholarship slot.

References

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

• Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI)
• Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Inc. (GBFI)

Scholarship details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, benefits, available slots, partner schools, 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 for the latest application period, requirements, eligible schools, and application procedures.