The GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship Program supports aspiring and practicing educators who champion STEM in their schools and communities. The scholarship application for the Academic Year 2024-2025 is ongoing until October 31, 2024.
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The GBF TeachSTEM Master's Scholarship Program provides practicing educators with opportunities for advancement of critical knowledge to enable them to transform and reform educational practices, policies, and institutions in the future.
1. Check your eligibility via this link https://bit.ly/teachstem_eligibility_questionnaire
2. Once eligible, you will be able to proceed to the application form at the end of the eligibility questionnaire.
3. Qualified applicants will be invited to live online exams and a panel interview.
List of Priority Courses
Scholars shall receive benefits until graduation from their degree program, subject to compliance with scholarship retention requirements every semester.
Financial Grant (Sent directly to a scholar’s bank account)
State University: ₱45,000 per year
Private University: ₱65,000 per year
Scholar Development Programs
Access to capacity-building programs (e.g., leadership development, upskilling, subject content mastery)
Support from a community of educators
Must have at least one (1) year of teaching experience and currently teaching:
in either a public or private school, with the intent to teach as a K-12 public school teacher of science, math, or any STEM-related subject.
in the tertiary level as instructor or professor of any STEM-related subject or course
Must be a model of teaching excellence, innovativeness, care for learners, and commitment to serve
Must be an incoming 1st year or 2nd year student in a master’s degree program in education specializing in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, alternative learning system, tech-voc training, or special education
Ongoing MA student should be currently enrolled with at least six (6) units and must have at least 6 coursework units remaining
Must have a weighted grade of at least 2.0 or its equivalent from the previously enrolled academic year
Must be enrolled in GBF partner teacher education institution or a teacher education institution (TEI) within or above the national average LET performance
Must have no failed, incomplete, or dropped grades from the previous semester
Must be of good moral standing with no existing disciplinary case
Must be in need of financial support to complete their studies
Preferably not a recipient of other scholarships
Fully accomplished online application form which will be visible once you complete the eligibility questionnaire.
Proof of enrollment
Submit certificate of registration for the current semester (1st term AY 24-25) enrolled with at least six (6) units
Certified true copy of grades from AY 23-24 or College Transcript of Records (for 1st year Master's student)
Curriculum Prospectus issued by the college/university AND the completed Projected Curriculum Plan Template (showing coursework, comprehensive exam and thesis subjects to take after the current term). Template: https://bit.ly/gbfteachstemmasterscurriculumplan2024)
Certificate of employment with starting date, rank, subjects teaching, and salary
Scanned copy of PRC ID (Licensed Professional Teacher)
Certificate of STEM-related accomplishments.
This can be any certification showing the applicant's participation and involvement in any STEM-related project or event in, but not limited to, the school where the applicant is employed or his/her local community.
Proof of residence
Photo of residence, AND
Proof of billing OR barangay certificate
Kindly visit our FAQ page or email teachstem@gbf.com.ph.
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