GBF Next Gen Scholarship for Excellence -

GBF Next Gen Scholarship for Excellence

GBF provides scholarship to outstanding children and siblings of Gokongwei Group Subsidiaries and Affiliates employees. The program allows them to take a course of their choice at any of the colleges and universities nationwide. Scholars are supported through graduation, provided they maintain ranking among top 35% of their course batch.

Graduates

42

Active Scholars

120

Founding Year

2010

Application Process

Accomplishment of online application form and submission of documentary requirements
Preliminary screening for eligibility check
Live online essay exam and portfolio evaluation
Panel Interview

Benefits

Fixed annual financial grant of Php 85,000 to subsidize tuition and other fees (Subject to terms and conditions of scholarship agreement)
Access to scholar development programs (example: leadership camp, bootcamps)
Internship opportunity in the Gokongwei Group (optional)

Eligibility requirements

Child or sibling of Gokongwei Group regular employee who is a college student taking up any bachelor’s degree program
Enrolled in any Philippine college or university
Has an outstanding academic record with GWA of at least 2.5 or 80%
Top 10% of SHS batch for incoming 1st-year students (Top 30% of the course batch for continuing college students)
Exemplifies good moral character and shows active participation and involvement in extra-curricular activities
In need of financial assistance

Documentary Requirements

Certified True Copy of Grades (TCG) for the past 2 consecutive semesters
Batch ranking certificate for the recent concluded semester
Latest Good Moral Certificate
Certificate of Employment (COE) with Position/Rank Classification (Parent or Sibling of Gokongwei Group Employee). Purpose of certificate should indicate "for GBF Next Gen Scholarship application."
Proof of relationship of applicant to the Gokongwei Group Employee
Student's Personal Portfolio (which highlights extra-curricular activities and community involvement)
Proof of enrollment from school or letter of intent to enroll from the student

Partners

All Gokongwei Group subsidiaries and affiliates.

Featured FAQs

1. What is the timeline for the entire process, from application to admission?

Applicants can expect the final result four (4) weeks after the deadline of submission.

2. How will I know if my application is approved?

Applicants will receive updates once they are eligible to proceed to the next phase of the process. Applicants who will not qualify will also receive a notification.

3. If I don’t have any sibling or child who can avail of the scholarship, can I extend it to my other relatives?

No, the scholarship is exclusive only to the child or sibling of the Gokongwei Group employee.