PCAFPD Undergraduate Scholarships 2018 - Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD)
Successful applicants receive a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, and education related expenses. They also receive a modest living allowance, with an expectation that their families or part-time work will cover most living expenses. Scholars must maintain passing grades and comply with all requirements stipulated in the scholarship, including submission of grades and essays about their learning experience each semester. Almost all awards are made to scholars in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and with family incomes below the poverty line. Please note that this scholarship is disinclined to fund medicine-related courses.
Eligibility
Grade Requirement: Top 10% of graduating class
Strictly for Filipinos only
Incoming College
Specific courses only
Any gender
For any marital status
Requirements
Use this as a final checklist for submission of REQUIRED application materials:
Completed application form
Three Personal Statements (see instructions below)
A copy of your grade reports from high school and college (if applicable).
A letter from your high school principal, registrar or other senior administrative official describing your extra-curricular activities, leadership potential, and overall suitability for the scholarship
One letter from your barangay captain, a religious leader, a teacher, a Peace Corps Volunteer, or a civic leader (not related to you) describing:
- Your experience in, and commitment to, community service
- Your leadership potential
The most recent Income Tax Return (or Certification for Exemption/non-filing of Income Tax) of the person financially responsible for you, the applicant.
If currently enrolled in college, or if you have taken some college courses, you must include the following information in addition to the requirements above:
- A complete transcript from the college(s) attended (in addition to your grade report from 4th year high school)
- One letter of recommendation from a college professor
- Submit essay number 5, explained below
how you have financed your college education to date and
why you need further financial assistance to finish your education
Please do not include additional certificates or photos.
How to apply?
1. The scholarship application is available here:
Download Application Form
2. Please note that Mr. Roland de Jesus is the contact point for all communication with the Foundation in the Philippines. Applications should be mailed to him at
Benguet Corporation, Universal Re Building, 106 Paseo de Roxas, 1226 Makati.
3. Deadline: September 30, 2018
4. More info, visit
http://www.rpcvphilippines.org/applications/frequently-asked-questions/