Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant for STEM AY 2022-2023

Heads up to all incoming 1st year students of STEM courses! Insular Foundation Inc., a corporate giving subsidiary of Insular Life, one of the first corporate foundations in the country which has served thousands of school children attain higher education and achieve a better life through scholarship grants for college students and has helped teachers improve their profession is now accepting applications for the Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant for STEM courses offered by its 6 partner schools.

This scholarship is in lieu with Insular Foundation belief that investing in the development of the nation’s human resources through education and through caring for the environment are steps toward making life better for our country and our people.

What is Gold Eagle Scholarship Program for STEM?

The Gold Eagle College Scholarship Program is offered to students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. Starting AY 2022-2023, Insular Foundation will provide grants to students pursuing STEM courses offered by its 6 partner schools. This scholarship program aims to support intelligent and deserving students who need financial assistance to have access to the best education they need to improve their lives, their home, and the country.

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What are the partner schools of Insular Foundation?

Below are the lists of its partner schools:

University of the Philippines– Diliman (UPD)
Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT)
Benguet State University (BSU)
Bohol Island State University (BISU)- Main Campus
Central Mindanao University (CMU)
Davao Oriental State University (DORSU)

How many scholars will be provided scholarship grants?

They will get eleven (11) students from UP Diliman: two (2) for BS Mathematics, four (4) for BS Statistics, and five (5) from any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses.

And Three (3) students each from any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses under the ff. schools: Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT), Benguet State University (BSU), Bohol Island State University (BISU)- Main Campus, Central Mindanao University (CMU), Davao Oriental State University (DORSU).

What are the benefits under the scholarship?

Each scholar will receive the ff. priveleges:

Scholarship grant
Monthly Stipend
Transportation
Book allowance
Scholars who will graduate with honors will receive cash incentives from Insular Foundation.
Gold Eagle scholars and alumni will have access to Insular Foundation’s network, leadership training, and other capacity-building programs.

What are the qualifications?

An applicant for the scholarship must have the following qualifications:

must be a bona fide student at Insular Foundation’s partner schools, enrolled in any of the STEM courses identified for each school;
must be an incoming freshman, and must have passed the partner school’s admission test;
must have a general weight average (GWA) of 85% in Grade 11 and Grade 12 up to the first term or second grading period;
must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award of the grant;
must be financially needy (parents’ annual gross income must not exceed P500,000.00 for UP Diliman and must not exceed P250,000.00 for provincial SUCs;
must not have been liable for any disciplinary action worse than a five-day class suspension in Senior High School; and
must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant at the time of the grant.

What are the covered courses under the scholarship?

1. University of the Philippines- Diliman

Applied Physics
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Food Technology
Geodetic Engineering
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Library and Information Science
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Physics
Secondary Education, Major in (Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics Education)
Statistics

2. Aurora State College of Technology

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Forestry
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Secondary Education, Major in (Mathematics or Science)
Technology and Livelihood Education Major in Information and Communications Technology

3. Benguet States University

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Agriculture Technology
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
Library and Information Science
Secondary Education, Major in (Mathematics or Science)
Statistics

4. Bohol Island State University- Main Campus

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Industrial Technology Major in: Automotive, Civil, Cosmetology, Drafting, Garments, Food, HVACR, Mechanical, Wood

Mechanical Engineering
Secondary Education Major in Mathematics

Technical-Vocational Teacher Education Major in: Automotive Technology, Civil and Construction Technology, Electrical Technology

5. Central Mindanao University

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Secondary Education Major in Mathematics and Science

6. Davao Oriental State University

Biology
Civil Engineering
Environmental Science
Industrial Technology
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics with Business and Finance
Mathematics with Research and Statistics
Secondary Education Major in: (Biology or Mathematics)
Technology and Livelihood Education Major in Industrial Arts

What are the necessary documentary requirements?

Duly Accomplished Form, with 2x2 photo in white background (https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleApplicationForm)
Certified True Copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 Report Card with General Weighted Average (For the Grade 12 Report Card, available grades should be up to the first term or second grading period at the minimum.)
Certified True Copy of Parents or Legal Guardians’ Latest Income Tax Return. If not available, submit an Affidavit of Source of Income. (https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleAffidavitIncomeSource)
Certified True Copy of Certificate of Registration/Admission in the university/college

SCHOLARSHIP ADMISSION TIMELINE 2022:

September 10: Deadline of Submission
October 31 or prior: Announcement of Newly Admitted Scholars
November 1 to November 15: Scholar Onboarding

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL TERMS:

The scholarship is renewable every semester until the recipient finishes his/her course provided he/she satisfies the following conditions:

Must maintain a general weighted average of 85% or its equivalent based on the partner school’s grading standards and must have obtained at least a passing grade of 3.0 or its equivalent in any subject with at least a load of 15 units, in any given semester.

Any grade of “4.00” or “Incomplete” must be removed or completed on or before the last day of the registration of the following semester.

If the scholar fails to meet the grade requirement in the semester he/she is currently enrolled in, the scholarship shall be “ipso facto” terminated. However, an awardee may be reinstated in the semester immediately following the disqualification if he/she meets the requirement during the period he/she was disqualified. Should the scholar fail to meet the requirements for the second time, he/she shall be permanently disqualified to the scholarship.

Must not have received any disciplinary action from the partner school with a penalty heavier than a five-day class suspension.
Must not shift to another course nor transfer to another school.
Must not drop any subject nor go on Leave of Absence (LOA) without the prior approval from the partner school and the written consent of the Insular Foundation. Scholars who go on Leave of Absence may only be on LOA for a maximum of two (2) semesters. Scholars who take an LOA for more than two (2) semesters will be automatically disqualified from the program.
Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant for the duration of the Insular Foundation scholarship grant.

How to file your application?

Submit your application to https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleScholarshipProgram. Ensure that all requirements are complete before submitting your application. Only the applications that are submitted through the link and with complete requirements will be reviewed.

Should you have further questions and clarifications, email Insular Foundation at [email protected].

Source: Insular Life/Insular Foundation Inc.

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