GBF in partnership with Gokongwei Group business units awards this college scholarship to outstanding college students in the field of STEM. After they graduate, scholars are provided employment opportunities within the Gokongwei Group of companies. Deadline: May 30, 2025
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The GBF STEM-College Scholarship, formerly known as the GBF-Gokongwei Group STEM Scholarship for Excellence, supports outstanding college students pursuing GBF priority STEM courses. The scholarship is granted to students who possess good academic record, demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement, and require financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Aside from financial assistance, GBF scholars also enjoy scholar development programs including leadership training and upskilling activities, and on-the-job training and employment opportunity within the Gokongwei Group.
Interested applicants are invited to check their eligibility via https://bit.ly/GBFSTEMCollegeElig2025. Access to the online application link will be provided to eligible applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to a live online exam and panel interview.
The following STEM courses will be prioritized for the GBF-Gokongwei Group STEM Scholarship for Excellence for Academic Year 2025-2026:
| Course | Slots | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | Priority Location/s |
| BS Accountancy | 10 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Aeronautical Engineering | 2 | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | ||
| BS Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 2 | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | ||
| BS Chemical Engineering | 6 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Batangas, Negros Oriental | |
| BS Chemistry | 4 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Region IV-A, Cebu | |
| BS Civil Engineering | 3 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | NCR | |
| BS Computer Science | 3 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Electrical Engineering | 5 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Food Technology | 2 | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | ||
| BS Industrial Engineering | 3 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Information Technology | 5 | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | ||
| BS Mechanical Engineering | 10 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | NCR, Region IV-A | |
| BS Nursing | 3 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Pharmacy | 41 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Region IV-A, IV-B, V, VIII |
| BS Radiological Technology | 6 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area | |
| BS Statistics | 2 | ✔️ | ✔️ | Greater Manila Area |
Scholars of the GBF-Gokongwei Group STEM Scholarship for Excellence shall receive the following benefits until graduation from their degree program, subject to compliance with scholarship retention requirements every semester:
Fixed annual financial grant ranging from ₱80,000 to ₱120,000, depending on the university (Sent directly to a scholar’s bank account)
Scholar development programs
Access to scholar development programs (e.g., leadership development, upskilling)
Internship opportunity in the partner Gokongwei Group business unit
Employment opportunity in the Gokongwei Group (Subject to company vacancy and passing of all pre-employment requirements)
Must be enrolled in a GBF priority STEM course (Check your eligibility via bit.ly/GBFSTEMCollegeElig2025
Must have an outstanding academic record with a general weighted average of 85% or 2.0 or its equivalent
If an incoming first year college student, must belong to the top 10% of senior high school batch
Must be of good moral standing and exhibit active participation and involvement in extra-curricular activities
Must be in need of financial support to complete their studies
Proof of Academic Standing
For incoming college students
Certified True Copy of Grades - Grade 12 report card or Form 137
Batch ranking certificate from Grade 12 (Grade 11 ranking certificate if not available)
For continuing college students (2nd year and above)
Certified True Copy of Grades from the past 2 consecutive semesters (2nd/3rd term AY 23-24 & 1st term AY 24-25)
Proof of annual household income (any of the following documents)
If parent is/parents are employed in private or public sector or self-employed, submit either of the following:
Recently filed 2024 Annual Income Tax Return (ITR): Form 2303 (employed) or Form 1701 (self-employed)
Certificate of Employment with Salary of family members contributing to household income (dated 2025)
Employment contract with salary for OFW
Proof of Pension
If parent does/parents do not have a regular source of income, exempted to file tax:
BIR Tax Exemption Certificate (To be submitted later upon) successful application).
Proof of Billing: Electricity or Water Bill similar to the declared address of residence (dated 2025)
Two Recommendation Forms from the following: (recommendations from immediate family members and relatives are not allowed):
| Link to GBF STEM SFE Eligibility Check | https://bit.ly/GBFSTEMCollegeElig2025 |
Kindly email scholarships.applications@gbf.com.ph.
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