Professional Science Master's Scholarships

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to Filipino citizen living in the Philippines.
• Candidates must have impressive academic credentials in their undergraduate or graduate programs with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or 1.75 on a 1.0 scale.
• Applicants are required to be fluent in the English language.
• Applicants must be in a good state of health to study in the U.S.
• After completion of the course, applicants must return to their homeland.

Selection Criteria

• Scholarships are awarded to students on a competitive basis. 
• Applicants will be evaluated by a committee based on academic merit
• Professional experience, if any will be assessed.
• Applicants leadership qualities and community service are considered.

Documents Required

• Candidates should make sure to submit a fully completed online application form
• Applicants must submit certified copies of the transcript records of all bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Curriculum vitae must be submitted.
• An essay of the Personal Statement is required to be submitted.
• Three letters of recommendation from current or past work supervisors or professors.
• Applicants are required to submit clearance from the past or existing scholarship obligations.
• Candidates need to submit their passport and must be valid for at least two years.

Exclusions

• Individuals holding dual (Philippine-American) citizenship are not permitted to apply
• Permanent residents or presently working or studying in the U.S. are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• STRIDE alumni who have received awards previously under the STRIDE Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology can not apply.
• Students already in the U.S. are not eligible for the scholarship.

Value

• Scholarship cover the following areas: full tuition fees, allowance for food, housing, books and instructional materials, health insurance and travel expenses.