Taking a master’s or doctorate degree may involve expenses for tuition, research, books, transportation, and other study needs. Some universities offer scholarships that may help qualified graduate students manage these costs.

If you are planning to take or are currently enrolled in graduate studies, School-Based Scholarships for Master’s and Doctorate Students may be worth checking based on your university, degree program, profession, or other qualifications.

This guide lists school-based 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 at participating universities.

You may also be looking for support as a:

• Master’s degree student
• Doctorate or PhD student
• Graduate student
• Teacher or education professional
• Member of an academic institution
• Member of the religious sector
• Incoming graduate student
• Currently enrolled graduate student

Some scholarships are limited to particular universities, colleges, degree programs, professions, or student backgrounds.

Who May Qualify for School-Based Graduate Scholarships?

School-based graduate scholarships have different qualifications depending on the university and program.

Depending on the scholarship, support may be available to:

• Incoming graduate students
• Currently enrolled graduate students
• Master’s or doctorate students in eligible programs
• Teachers and academic personnel
• Members of religious organizations
• Students enrolled in selected colleges or departments
• Applicants who meet other university-specific requirements

Not every scholarship is available to every graduate program, so check the eligible degree, college, and university requirements carefully.

Important Application Reminder

School-based scholarships may have different application periods, requirements, and selection processes.

Before applying, make sure to check:

• Eligible master’s or doctorate programs
• Participating college or department
• Current application period and deadline
• Graduate admission requirements
• Employment or professional requirements
• Enrollment requirements
• Required endorsement
• Required documents
• Other university-specific qualifications

Application schedules may change from one academic term to another. Always check the latest university announcement before applying.

School-Based Scholarship Programs

Below is a school-based scholarship programs that master’s and doctorate students in the Philippines may consider.

De La Salle University (DLSU)

1. Expanded St. Mutien Marie Scholarship Grant

The Expanded St. Mutien Marie Scholarship Grant supports eligible graduate students at De La Salle University, particularly those involved in education, academic institutions, religious work, and selected graduate programs.

You may qualify if you are a new or currently enrolled DLSU graduate student under the Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education or an eligible College of Liberal Arts program. Teachers, members of academic institutions, and members of the religious sector may also qualify based on the scholarship’s requirements.

For Term 1, AY 2026–27, the listed application period was from May 11 to June 26, 2026. Check DLSU for the next application schedule.

Before You Apply

Before applying for a school-based graduate scholarship, make sure the scholarship matches your university, degree program, and qualifications.

Check the following:

• Confirm that your master’s or doctorate program is eligible.
• Check the latest application period and deadline.
• Review the university’s graduate admission requirements.
• Confirm that your college or department is covered.
• Check employment or professional requirements, if applicable.
• Secure any required endorsement.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Follow the university’s official scholarship application process.

School-based scholarship requirements and schedules may change between academic terms.

Always check the latest official university announcement before applying.

References

The information in this guide was prepared using scholarship and graduate admissions information from:

• De La Salle University (DLSU)

Scholarship details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, supported graduate programs, available slots, scholarship benefits, and documentary requirements are determined by the university.

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 university or scholarship page for the latest application period, eligibility requirements, supported programs, scholarship benefits, and application procedures.