Children of OFWs can apply for government scholarships offered by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the OWWA. At the same time, they can also try out for private or corporate scholarships, like the ones offered by SM Foundation, Aboitiz, and Megaworld Foundation.
Megaworld Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of Megaworld Corporation, a leading real estate developer in the Philippines. Established in 1997, it provides scholarships, while also promoting community development and environmental protection programs.
Program Benefits
Qualified scholars of the Megaworld Foundation Scholarship Program receive the following benefits: full tuition fee, allowance, and career opportunities after graduation. They also participate in seminars and volunteerism activities held by the Foundation.
Currently, Megaworld Foundation supports 1,000 scholars in 76 partner schools across Metro Manila and several provinces.
Eligibility
To qualify for the program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Incoming first-year student, or a sophomore/junior college student;
- A resident near any Megaworld township/project;
- Parents’ combined gross annual income should not exceed PHP 400,000;
- Has a General Average of at least 85% or its equivalent, and at least 80% grade in all subjects; and
- Enrolled in course that’s included in the list of accepted courses.
Initial Application Requirements
When applying for the program, prepare scanned copies of the following documents:
- Current Registration/Enrollment Form;
- Letter of Admission/Entrance Exam Result (for incoming freshmen);
- Complete Report of Grades;
- Barangay Certificate of Residency;
- Proof of Parents’ Financial Ability (e.g. one-month payslip, Certificate of Compensation, Certificate of Indigency);
- Birth Certificate;
- House Photos;
- Photograph of Applicant with Family/Guardian; and
- Latest Utility Bills (e.g. electricity, water, telephone, Internet).
Application Process
Application to the program is done online. Students must fill out the online form on the Megaworld Foundation website. They will be asked to provide details such as: college/university enrolled in, degree course, personal data, educational background, family background, financial support, etc.
Through the online form, applicants will also be asked to write a biography, and answer a couple of questions by composing essays. Finally, they will be required to attach scanned copies of their Report of Grades, Letter of Admission, Birth Certificate, and other documents.
After completing the online form, qualified applicants will be notified by Megaworld Foundation staff. They will be asked to fill out other documents, and undergo interviews as part of the evaluation process.
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Accepted Courses
Here is a list of the courses accepted by the scholarship program:
- Accountancy
- Advertising Public Relations
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Financial Management
- Hospitality Management
- Interior Design Management
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Office Administration
- Operations Management
- Supply Management
- Tourism Management
List of Partner Schools
Meanwhile, here is a list of the program’s partner schools:
- Adamson University
- Angeles University Foundation
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Batangas State University
- Bulacan State University
- Camarines Norte State College
- Centro Escolar University
- Chiang Kai Shek College
- City of Malabon University
- CSTC College of Sciences, Technology, and Communications, Inc.
- Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena
- Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde
- Dela Salle University
- Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
- Far Eastern University
- FEU Institute of Technology
- Isabela State University
- Jose Rizal University
- Laguna Belair Science School
- Lyceum of the Philippines University
- Manila Tytana Colleges
- Mapua University
- National University
- Olivarez College – Tagaytay
- Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela
- Pangasinan State University
- Pateros Technological College
- Philippine Normal University
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- Quezon City University
- Rizal Technological University – Mandaluyong
- San Beda University
- San Sebastian College – Recoletos
- St. Therese – MTC Colleges
- Taguig City University
- Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila
- Technological University of the Philippines
- Universidad de Manila
- University of Baguio
- University of Makati
- University of Rizal System
- University of Santo Tomas
- University of the East
- University of the Philippines – Baguio
- University of the Philippines – Los Baños
- University of the Philippines – Manila
- University of the Philippines – Pampanga
Contact Information: Megaworld Foundation, Inc.
For more details about the program, interested applicants can get in touch with Megaworld Foundation through these contact details
Address: Megaworld Foundation, Inc. 22nd Floor, Alliance Global Tower. 11th Ave. Corner 36th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City
Telephone: 63 (2) 8894.6437 to 38
Email: scholarship.megfoundation@megaworldcorp.com
Website: https://www.megaworldfoundation.com/scholarship_program
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megaworld.foun
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The Megaworld Foundation Scholarship Program offers a wide range of courses and partner schools to choose from. We encourage children of OFWs to apply for this program, which provides not just tuition and allowances, but training and career opportunities, as well.
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