BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship

The BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship provides support for the families of medical front liners affected by COVID-19.

Launched by the BPI Foundation (BPIF), this program provides financial assistance to help eligible next of kin pursue their education despite challenges. This guide will provide details on where to apply for the scholarship.

About BPI Pagpupugay Scholarship Program:

The BPI Foundation (BPIF) recognizes the important contributions of medical front liners during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor their dedication, BPIF established the Pagpupugay Scholarship Program, which supports the families of front liners who have passed away or contracted the virus.

Since its launch in 2020, the program has provided educational assistance to 36 college students, with scholarships reviewed for renewal each year.

For the 2024 to 2025 academic year, BPIF will accept applications from 12 new students.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements.

• Qualified Beneficiaries
  Eligible applicants must be the next of kin of the following medical frontliners who passed away or contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty:
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Medical Technologists
  • Community Health Workers
  • Administrative, Utility, and Support Services Personnel in healthcare facilities

• Priority Beneficiaries
  • If the deceased medical frontliner was married, the priority beneficiaries are the children.
  • If the deceased was single, the eligible beneficiaries may be next of kin up to the 3rd degree of consanguinity.

• Educational Status
  Applicants must be enrolled as college or university students in any of the following levels:
  • 1st year to 4th year (or 5th year for certain courses).

• Academic Qualifications
  To qualify, eligible students must:
  • Have and maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 85% or its equivalent, or
  • Meet the University standards for the previous academic year (for incoming 1st-year students) or the previous semester (for incoming 2nd-year to 5th-year students).

• Other Conditions
  Applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship or educational assistance program.

Benefits of BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship:

The BPI Pagpupugay Scholarship programs help students by providing financial support for their education.

1. Scholarship Grants:

• Amount: Each scholar will receive up to ₱100,000.00 per academic year.
• Purpose: This grant is intended to help cover tuition and other related expenses.

2. Direct Payment:

• The financial aid will be paid directly to the BPI Foundation’s partner institutions.
• Scope: The financial assistance will only cover expenses for the regular school year or term.

3. Exclusions:

• The scholarship does not cover:
  • School fees related to the summer term, unless it is required by the course curriculum.

4. Additional Support for State Universities and Colleges:

• Scholars enrolled in state universities and colleges will receive:
  • Monthly living subsidy to support day-to-day expenses.
  • Learning assistance allowance to help with educational resources.

Application Process:

This part of the guide provides essential information about the application process, including required documents, deadlines, and submission locations.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications for the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship is May 31, 2024. This applies to the Academic Year 2024 to 2025.

Requirements:

To apply for the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship, you need to submit the following documents.

Application Forms

• Fully accomplished scholarship application form:

• Fully accomplished data privacy form:

Affidavit of Endorsement and No Objection

• If the medical frontliner is deceased:

• If the medical frontliner is living:

Endorsement Letter

• A letter signed by the authorized representative of the hospital or healthcare facility where the medical frontliner was assigned.

Original or Authenticated Copies of Supporting Documents

• Course curriculum
• For a child of the frontliner: NSO-authenticated birth certificate of the applicant.
• For a sibling of the frontliner: NSO-authenticated birth certificates of both the applicant and the frontliner showing common parents.
• For a nephew/niece of the frontliner: Birth certificates of the applicant, their parent, and the frontliner showing common grandparents.
• For a widow/widower of the frontliner: NSO-authenticated marriage certificate of the frontliner.
• Medical frontliner’s PRC ID or License ID
• If the frontliner is deceased: Death certificate indicating COVID-19 or related complications as the cause of death.
• If the frontliner is living: Medical certificate indicating COVID-19 in the findings.

Financial Documents

• Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents/guardian, or a Certificate of Indigency.

Academic Records

• Latest Transcript of Records or Copy of Grades from the previous academic year.
• Certificate of Good Moral Character.

Submission Guidelines

• Only applications with complete requirements will be processed.
• Scanned copies of the application form and supporting documents can be submitted. Hard copies will be required if selected for the scholarship.

How to Apply:

Applying for the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship is simple follow the instructions below.

Keep in mind that applications are submitted through partner schools. Follow these steps to get started.

Step 1: Check Partner Schools

Look at the list of partner schools below the designated section (Scroll Down). Each school has its own application process, so it’s important to know which school you want to apply to.

Step 2: Gather Your Documents

Collect all the required documents for your application. Make sure you download any forms you need to complete.

Step 3: Reach Out to Your School

Contact the school you’re interested in. You can do this by sending an email or filling out their application form.

Step 4: Follow School Instructions

Read the guidelines provided by your chosen school to ensure you understand what to submit and how to do it.

Step 5: Submit Your Application

Complete your application and send it along with all the required documents as instructed by your school.

Step 6: Stay Informed

Keep in touch with your school for updates about your application status.

List of BPI Partner Schools:

To apply for the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship, contact the partner schools listed below for information and application submission.

Partner School	Email Contact
1. Ateneo de Manila University	scholarships.ls@ateneo.edu
2. Cebu Institute of Technology University	oas@cit.edu
3. Christ the King College – Gingoog City	ckcrvm@gmail.com
4. De La Salle University (Manila)	Please visit the De La Salle University Facebook Page for the Google Form link
5. Far Eastern University (Manila)	financial_assistance@feu.edu.ph, scholarshiprequirements@feu.edu.ph
6. Holy Angel University (Pampanga)	gpineda@hau.edu.ph
7. Lorma Colleges (La Union)	scholarships@lorma.edu
8. Lyceum of the Philippines University (Davao)	Ipudvoscholarship.coordinator@lpu.edu.ph
9. Mapua University (Manila and Makati)	Admissions-Scholarship@mapua.edu.ph
10. Malayan Colleges Laguna	jromesina@mcl.edu.ph
11. Malayan Colleges Mindanao	Idaquino@mcm.edu.ph
12. Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology	admissions@g.msuiit.edu.ph
13. Miriam College	phizon@mc.edu.ph, coll-admission@mc.edu.ph
14. National Teachers College	scholarship@ntc.edu.ph
15. Philippine Women’s University	externalaffairs@pwu.edu.ph
16. PHINMA Republican College	drnarag@sjc.phinma.edu.ph
17. PHINMA St. Jude College	drnarag@sjc.phinma.edu.ph
18. Polytechnic University of the Philippines	scholarship@pup.edu.ph
19. Saint Louis University – Baguio	cbkawi@slu.edu.ph, gcdir@slu.edu.ph
20. Silliman University	scholarships@su.edu.ph
21. Southville International School and Colleges	scholarships@southville.edu.ph
22. St. Mary’s College of Baliuag (Bulacan)	smc_baliuag@yahoo.com
23. Technological Institute of the Philippines	frank.alejandrino@tip.edu.ph, careercenter@tip.edu.ph
24. University of Batangas	nikki.chavez@ub.edu.ph, amyrose.septimo@ub.edu.ph
25. University of Northern Philippines	sgfas@unp.edu.ph
26. University of Nueva Caceres	sgo@unc.edu.ph
27. University of Pangasinan	ravelasco.up@phinmaed.com
28. University of Perpetual Help Systems Dalta	fe.umali@perpetualdalta.edu.ph
29. University of Santo Tomas (Manila)	osascholarship@ust.edu.ph
30. University of San Carlos	scholarship@usc.edu.ph, fsboncayao@usc.edu.ph
31. University of the Immaculate Concepcion (Davao)	scholarship_office@uic.edu.ph
32. University of the Philippines (Diliman)	updscholarships@gmail.com
33. University of the Philippines (Manila)	upm-osa@up.edu.ph
34. Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan	aao@xu.edu.ph

Contact Details:

For any inquiries or assistance regarding the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship, you can reach out to them using the following contact information or directly with their partner schools.

Address: BPI Buendia Center
2/F Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
Makati City, Philippines

Email: bpifoundation@bpi.com.ph

Phone: (+632) 889-10000
24-hour hotline number

Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Final Thoughts:

If you are a next of kin of a medical front liner affected by COVID-19, the BPI Foundation Pagpupugay Scholarship programs offers a great opportunity for you to continue your education and build a better future.

This scholarship can help you achieve your goals, so consider applying. You can also share this information with friends or family who might need it.

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References:

1. BPI Foundation. (n.d.). Pagpupugay scholarship. Retrieved October 2, 2024, from https://www.bpifoundation.org/programs/special-projects/pagpupugay-scholarship
2. BPI Foundation. (2024). Pagpupugay scholarship program details [PDF]. Retrieved October 2, 2024, from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gm6lSVcP_8u0dBcNlfX2ZRZG-HNidAnq/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpzbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUTLzgG2tKhb-Xm1p6ABhTGAPqmmTERguJCVzOOmOaJzEkEZnM_lGN1jcQ_aem_gapr77uEbxPPrkv92km8mw
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