2025 Philippine Scholars

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“Growing up in a large family with six siblings, I have learned the value of hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance. My mother, a solo parent, has been our sole provider, working tirelessly to support us despite many challenges. Her dedication has been my greatest inspiration, and my family circumstances have motivated me to strive for excellence in my studies and pursue a career that will not only benefit me but also help provide a better future for my loved ones. Receiving this scholarship would relieve a substantial financial burden from my family, allowing me to focus more fully on my studies and future career in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.”
 

 “ A scholarship would be a huge help, reducing my financial stress and allowing me to focus on my studies. It would also give me opportunities to intern, research, and network, which would be invaluable for my future career.
With a scholarship, I could fully focus on my studies, use the best resources, and achieve my goals. I believe this support would help me become a skilled engineer who can make a difference.”

 “I graduated as an honor student during my senior year of high school. Growing up, I saw our rice field become smaller due to soil erosion caused by floods, and most of it turned into a river. This problem inspired me to take a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines to learn how to solve problems about this.”

    “Receiving the AFEW Grant would not only ease the financial burden of tuition, books, and daily expenses, but it would also reinforce my commitment to academic excellence and social impact. 

I am a dedicated student who consistently strives for improvement, and I take great pride in my ability to balance academic responsibilities with work and service. With this support, I will be able to focus more on my studies and less on financial stress, ultimately helping me achieve my full potential.”

 “ I selected this course since I was inspired by my 12th grade physics teacher in senior high school. He was a mechanical engineer who graduated from our school, and he told us what the work of a mechanical engineer, and I find it interesting. Despite my existing scholarship, I still find it hard to budget the allowance I get from my scholarship to fit my monthly expenses and end up asking for money from my parent. This scholarship will help me financially and reduce the burden for my parent.”

      “My  twin  and  I  worked  hard and graduated from junior high school with honors. We wanted  to  make  our  parents  proud  and  show  our  gratitude  for  their  sacrifices.  

This scholarship is more than just financial aid— it’s a chance to continue my education. It means I can focus on my studies without constantly worrying about money. With this support, I believe I can overcome these challenges and become the person my family believes I can be—someone who succeeds and gives back to others.”
 

“My journey toward higher education has never been easy, yet it is powered by the unwavering love and sacrifices of my parents. Every step I take toward my dream is rooted in their hard work, perseverance, and belief that I can achieve more than the life we have now.

My mother works as a maid, often juggling two to three jobs just to make ends meet. My father is a tricycle driver whose earnings are only enough to put food on our table. I hope this letter finds you well and hope you accept my scholarship ma'am/sir. ”