Plan ahead. Apply on time.
Scholarships for Filipino learners and OFW families, in one place: who can apply, what you get, and when each one usually opens. FI students, families and alumni get free help preparing.
How FI helps (free)
This is a free extra service for FI learners, K–12 families and alumni. You apply directly to each scholarship provider; we help you get ready on time.
Find your match
Use the filters below to see the scholarships that fit you or your child.
Prepare early
Use the document checklist so your papers are ready before the window opens.
Ask us by email
Send your question and we’ll guide you through the requirements and application steps.
Calendar at a glance
These are the usual application windows. Dates change every year, so always confirm on the provider’s official website.
Jan – Mar
- SM Foundation College ScholarshipUsually February
- Megaworld FoundationUsually March – April
Apr – Jun
- CHED Scholarship ProgrammesUsually May – June
- DepEd SHS Voucher / ESCBefore enrolment, through the school
Jul – Sep
- DOST-SEI Undergraduate ScholarshipUsually August – September
- Aboitiz Future LeadersUsually around August
- Ayala Foundation U-GOUsually mid-year
Oct – Dec
- OWWA EDSP & ODSPRecently around October – November
Open most of the year
- TESDA scholarships (TWSP, PESFA, STEP)
- OWWA ELAP (when the need arises)
Find scholarships for you
OWWA Education for Development Scholarship (EDSP)
Up to ₱60,000 per school year
- For
- Single children or siblings of OFWs with active OWWA membership, entering a 4- or 5-year degree
- Key rule
- Must pass the qualifying exam in Grade 12
- Usual window
- Around October – November (2027–28 dates not yet announced)
OWWA OFW Dependent Scholarship (ODSP)
₱20,000 per school year
- For
- Single dependents of active OWWA members earning US$600 a month or less
- Good to know
- Scholars keep the aid until graduation even if the parent stops working abroad
- Usual window
- Announced on OWWA’s website
OWWA Education & Livelihood Assistance (ELAP)
₱5,000 – ₱10,000 per school year
- For
- Children of deceased OFWs; covers elementary, high school and college
- Usual window
- Apply when the need arises, through OWWA
DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
Tuition + ₱8,000 monthly allowance + other grants
- For
- Grade 12 STEM students, or non-STEM students in the top 5% of their class, taking priority science and technology courses
- Key rule
- Qualifying exam; return service after graduation
- Usual window
- August – September of Grade 12
CHED Scholarship Programmes (Merit & Tulong Dunong)
Tuition support and allowance (varies by programme)
- For
- Incoming first-year college students; the Merit Scholarship asks for a high SHS average and has a family income limit
- Usual window
- Around May – June, through CHED regional offices
SM Foundation College Scholarship
Full tuition + monthly allowance + part-time work
- For
- Grade 12 graduates with strong grades from lower-income families, in covered areas
- Usual window
- February
Megaworld Foundation Scholarship
Tuition and allowances
- For
- Incoming college freshmen with good Senior High grades
- Usual window
- Around March – April
Ayala Foundation U-GO & Aboitiz Future Leaders
Grants for college students already enrolled
- For
- U-GO: state university students. Aboitiz: 2nd-year students at partner universities
- Usual window
- U-GO mid-year; Aboitiz around August
DepEd ESC & Senior High School Voucher
Tuition subsidy for private schools (amount depends on location)
- For
- Learners enrolling in participating private schools
- Usual window
- Before enrolment, through the school and PEAC
- FI families
- Email us to ask whether this applies to your child’s enrolment
TESDA Scholarships (TWSP, PESFA, STEP)
Free training and assessment; some tracks include an allowance
- For
- Filipinos aged 15 and above (rules vary by programme) who want job-ready skills or NC certification
- Key rule
- You can’t hold two government scholarships at the same time
- Usual window
- Open most of the year, through TESDA offices and training centres
Your scholarship document checklist
Most providers ask for these. Prepare them early, and keep clear scanned copies.
- PSA birth certificate
- Latest report card (Form 138) or grades
- Certificate of good moral character
- Proof of family income (ITR, certificate of non-filing or certificate of indigency)
- 2×2 ID photo
- For OWWA: proof of the OFW’s active OWWA membership
- For OWWA: proof of relationship to the OFW
- Valid ID of the student and parent or guardian
Need help with an application?
FI learners, families and alumni can ask us by email. It’s free.
Please note: Filipino Institute is not part of, and does not decide on, any of these scholarships. Each provider sets its own rules, amounts and dates, and selects its scholars. This page lists usual timings to help you plan; always confirm on the provider’s official website before applying. Last reviewed: November 2026.