Taking a master’s or doctorate degree may require spending on tuition, research, books, travel, and other study needs. Foundation scholarships may help cover some of these costs.

If you are planning to take or are currently enrolled in a graduate program, Foundation Scholarships for Master’s and Doctorate Students may be worth checking based on your academic background, profession, financial need, chosen university, or other qualifications.

This guide lists foundation scholarship programs that graduate students in the Philippines may consider.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students and professionals who are planning to take or are currently pursuing graduate studies.

You may also be looking for support as a:

• Master’s degree student
• Doctorate or PhD student
• Graduate or postgraduate student
• Teacher or education professional
• Working professional pursuing advanced studies
• Former foundation scholar continuing graduate education
• Filipino planning to pursue postgraduate studies abroad

Some programs are limited to particular degree levels, professions, universities, or applicant backgrounds.

Who May Qualify for Foundation Graduate Scholarships?

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

• Filipino students pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies
• Master’s degree students
• Teachers and education professionals
• Working professionals
• Former scholars pursuing advanced studies
• Applicants with strong academic records
• Students with leadership or community service experience
• Applicants who demonstrate financial need
• Students admitted to particular universities or graduate programs

Not every scholarship applies to every graduate student, so check each program carefully.

Important Application Reminder

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

Before applying, make sure to check:

• Eligible master’s, doctorate, or postgraduate programs
• Current application period and deadline
• Participating or required universities
• Academic and admission requirements
• Professional or teaching experience requirements
• Financial need requirements
• Required documents
• Rules on receiving another scholarship
• Other program-specific requirements

The scholarships listed below 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 graduate students in the Philippines may consider.

Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD)

1. PCAFPD Graduate Scholarship

The PCAFPD Graduate Scholarship supports former PCAFPD scholars pursuing advanced degree studies.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino citizen, a former PCAFPD scholar, have at least one year of professional work experience, and meet the program’s academic, service, financial need, and university admission requirements.

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF)

2. GBF SMU Postgraduate Scholarship Program

The GBF SMU Postgraduate Scholarship Program supports qualified Filipinos pursuing postgraduate studies at Singapore Management University.

You may qualify if you are a Filipino applicant who meets the academic and admission requirements of an eligible postgraduate program at SMU and demonstrates strong academic and professional potential.

3. GBF TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship

The GBF TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship supports qualified educators pursuing eligible master’s programs in education.

You may qualify if you have at least one year of teaching experience, are entering your first or second year of an eligible master’s program, and meet the scholarship’s academic, teaching, financial need, and other requirements.

Before You Apply

Before applying for a foundation graduate scholarship, make sure the program matches your academic and career plans.

Check the following:

• Confirm whether the scholarship supports a master’s degree, doctorate, or another postgraduate program.
• Check the latest application period and deadline.
• Review the academic requirements.
• Confirm that your university and graduate program are eligible.
• Check professional or teaching experience requirements.
• Review financial need requirements, if applicable.
• Check admission requirements.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Apply through the official foundation or scholarship application channel.

Foundation scholarship requirements may change from one application cycle to another.

Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

References

The information in this guide was prepared using eligibility details and program information from the following foundations and institutions:

• Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD)
• Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF)

Scholarship details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, supported degree programs, participating universities, scholarship benefits, available slots, 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 foundation or scholarship page for the latest application period, eligibility requirements, supported degree programs, scholarship benefits, and application procedures.