The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) is a renowned philanthropic organization based in the Philippines. The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Scholarship Program aims to provide financial assistance to deserving and underprivileged Filipino students who show exceptional academic performance, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service. The program primarily focuses on providing scholarships for undergraduate and master’s studies.
Just in! The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation has posted in their Facebook account that they are now accepting applications for the GBF TeachSTEM College and Master’s Scholarship Programs.
GBF hopes to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in becoming champions of STEM education and significant student learning experiences with the aid of TeachSTEM.
GBF TeachSTEM was established in 2018 and has graduated 24 scholars while continuing to support 349 others.
GBF is seeking 142 new TeachSTEM college and master’s scholars this year. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2023.
GBF TEACHSTEM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Make sure that you possess the following qualifications before you apply. One must:
1.be an incoming or ongoing college student taking a course in Education with specialization in STEM-related fields, Technical Vocational Program, or General Education;
2.be enrolled or intend to enroll in a TEI with LET performance above the national average;
3.have no failed, dropped, or incomplete grades in the previous academic year;
√If senior high school, academic records from grades 11 and 12 will be evaluated.
4.have a general weighted average of at least eighty-five percent (85%) or its equivalent from the previous academic year;
√If senior high school, GWA from grade 11.
5 has involvement in extracurricular or community activities;
6.be willing to teach in a public school in their community after graduation;
7.be of good moral standing;
8.have no existing disciplinary case;
9.be in need of financial support to complete studies;
10.not be a recipient of other scholarships; and
11.be in good health.
What are the available courses?
Scholars may take any of the following courses below:
1.Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in:
Math (BSEd Math)
Science (BSEd Sci)
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
2.Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in:
Science and Mathematics
Mathematics (BEEd Math)
Science and Health Education
General Education
General Curriculum
Early Education
3.Information Technology Courses:
Bachelor of:
Information, Technology (BITED) with Certificate in Elem, Junior HS & Senior HS Teaching
Technology and Livelihood Economics
Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Information and Communication Technology
4.Technical-Vocational Teacher Educ Courses:
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Major in:
Drafting Technology
Civil Tecnology and Construction Technology
Electronics Technology
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology
Computer Systems Servicing
Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Technology
Mechanical Technology
Computer Programming
Civil Technology
Electrical Technology
Computer Hardware Servicing
What are the benefits under the scholarship?
Under this scholarship, scholars may enjoy the following priveleges:
Financial Grant:
- Public University: Php 65,000
- Private University: Php 85,000
Financial grants may be used for educational expenses like tuition, books, supplies, living expenses and conduct of research .
What are the necessary documentary requirements?
Interested applicant must make sure that he/she will be able to accomplish the following documents for submission:
- Fully accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemcollege2023)
2.Proof of Enrollment/Admission
• For incoming college students, submit Proof of Admission and Letter of Intent to Enroll (https://bit.ly/gbfstudentletterofintent2023)
•For ongoing college students, submiot Certificate of Registration from the current semester OR Letter of Intent to Enroll in the next semester (https://bit.ly/gbfstudentletterofintent2023)
3.Certified True Copy of Grades
• For incoming college students, submit Grades 11 and 12 (available quarters) academic records
• For ongoing college students, submit 2 most recent consecutive semesters
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4.Official Grading System of University or School
5.Portfolio reflecting one’s community involvement and its impact in the community (https://bit.ly/gbfstudentportfolio2023)
6.Certificate of Good Moral Character from the current year
7.Proof of household income
• For employed parents/guardians (submit one of the following): Certificate of Employment with position and salary OR latest ITR OR BIR 2316
• For unemployed parents / guardians: BIR Tax exemption certificate obtained from LGU
8.Proof of residence:
• Photo of residence AND
• Proof of Billing OR Barangay Certificate
9.ID Picture on a white background (2×2)
How to file your application?
Interested applicants shall undergo a selection process starting from application review/eligibility screening, portfolio evaluation and live online exam, and panel interview.
For application submission, you may send your application for the 2023 GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship via https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemcollege2023.
For inquiries and concerns, kindly visit their FAQ page (https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemfaqs2023) or email them at [email protected].
GBF TEACHSTEM MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Eligible applicants are those who possess the below qualifications. One must:
1.have at least 1 year teaching experience
• in either public or private school with the intent to teach as a K-12 public school teacher of Science or Math (or any STEM-related subject) OR
• a tertiary level instructor/professor of any STEM-related subject or course;
2.be a model of teaching excellence, innovativeness, care for learners, and commitment to serve;
3.be an incoming or ongoing MA student in education specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Alternative Learning System, TechVoc training OR Special Education
• If currently an enrolled student, the applicant must NOT be in the comprehensive exam or thesis stage of his/her graduate studies and is enrolled with at least 6 units;
4.have a weighted grade of at least 2.0 or its equivalent from the previously enrolled academic year;
5.be enrolled in TEIs within or above the national average LET performance;
6.have no failed, incomplete, or dropped grades from the previous semester
•An applicant with an incomplete, dropped or failed subject can be admitted as long as they are able to present proof of completion of the said subjects;
7.have at least a “Satisfactory” rating in teaching performance from the previous year;
8.be of good moral standing with no existing disciplinary case at the university he/she enrolled in and at the public school he/she is teaching;
9.be in need of financial support to complete his/her studies;
10.not be a recipient of other scholarships; and
11.be in good health.
What are the available study programs?
Scholars may choose in any of the below mentioned study programs:
1.Master of Arts/Science in Education
Science
Major in Biology Education
Major in Chemistry Education
Major in Physical Education
Major in General Education
Major in Advance Science Education
2.Math
Major in Mathematics
Major in Secondary Mathematics
3.Others
Non-Formal Education
Tech-Voc Teaching (Major in STEM)
Special Education
What are the benefits under this scholarship?
Master’s scholars will receive the following benefits:
Financial Grant:
- Public University: Php 45,000
- Private University: Php 65,000
Financial grants may be used for educational expenses like tuition, books, supplies, living expenses and conduct of research.
What are the necessary documentary requirements?
Applicants must prepare the following documents upon application:
1.Fully accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemmasters2023)
2.Proof of Enrollment
• For an incoming MA students, submit Proof of admission in the TEI and Letter of Intent to enroll in the next semester
• For an ongoing MA students, submit Certificate of registration for the current semester enrolled with at least 6 units and letter of intent to enroll in the next semester
3.Certified true copy of grades
• For incoming MA students, submit Transcript of Records either from the entire undergradute or at least two most recent consecutive semesters
• For onoging MA students, submit Certified True Copy of grades from the previous academic year or at least two most recent consecutive semesters from the college where the applicant is enrolled in.
4.Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
5.Curriculum plan (https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemmasterscurriculumplan)
• For incoming MA students, submit complete course curriculum (from coursework, comprehensive exam to thesis)
• For ongoing MA students, submit subjects to take after current semester (from coursework, comprehensive exam to thesis)
6.Certificate of Good Moral character from the current year from the attended TEI and from the school where he/she is employed in
7.Performance rating for the previous year from the current employer school
8.Certificate of Employment with Rank and Salary
9.Proof of residence:
• Photo of Residence AND
• Proof of Billing OR Barangay Certificate
10.PRC ID (Licensed Professional Teacher)
11.ID Picture on a white background (2×2)
How to file your application?
The same with the TeachStem College scholarship program, interested applicants may also undergo a selection process starting from application review/eligibility screening, portfolio evaluation and live online exam, and panel interview.
For application submission, kindly send your application for the 2023 GBF TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship via https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemmasters2023.
For inquiries and concerns, kindly visit their FAQ page (https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemfaqs2023) or email them at [email protected].
Source: Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
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