Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant for STEM AY 2024-2025

Gold Eagle College Scholarship supports incoming 1st-year STEM students at partner schools with financial aid for quality education.

This guide includes information on how to apply, qualifications, requirements, application deadlines, scholarship benefits, and a list of partner schools and courses.

About the Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant:

For the Academic Year 2024-2025, the Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant is available to incoming 1st-year college students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses at Insular Foundation’s six partner schools.

This scholarship aims to support bright and deserving students who need financial assistance, providing them access to quality education that can enhance their lives, benefit their families, and contribute to the country’s development.

Qualifications:

The Insular Foundation Scholarship supports students studying STEM at partner schools. To apply, applicants must be:

• Must be a bona fide student at Insular Foundation’s partner schools, enrolled in any of the STEM courses identified for each school.
• Must be an incoming 1st-year college student and have passed the partner school’s admission test.
• Must have a general weighted average (GWA) of 85% in Grade 11 and Grade 12 up to the first term or second grading period.
• Must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award of the grant.
• Must demonstrate financial need (parents’ annual gross income must not exceed P500,000.00 for UP Diliman and must not exceed P250,000.00 for provincial SUCs).
• Must not have been liable for any disciplinary action worse than a five-day class suspension in Senior High School.
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant for the duration of the Insular Foundation scholarship grant.

Benefits:

Below are the benefits of the Gold Eagle College STEM Scholarship, supporting scholars with essential resources for their education and career development:

Financial Assistance:

• Each scholar will receive financial assistance every semester. This assistance covers stipends, transportation, and book allowances.

Graduation Incentives:

• Scholars who graduate with honors will receive cash incentives from the Insular Foundation as recognition of their academic achievement.

Access to Network and Programs:

• Gold Eagle scholars and alumni will gain access to Insular Foundation’s extensive network. They will also have opportunities to participate in leadership training and other capacity-building programs offered by the foundation.

Requirements:

To apply for the Gold Eagle College STEM Scholarship, you need to submit the following:

• Duly Accomplished Application Form
• 2×2 photo with a white background
• Certified True Copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 Report Card with General Weighted Average (GWA). For Grade 12, include grades up to the first term or second grading period at minimum.
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Certified True Copy of BIR Latest Income Tax Return (ITR). If unavailable, submit a Notarized Affidavit of Source of Income. (Note: Both parents, legal guardian (if applicable), and working siblings must provide an ITR or notarized affidavit.)

Use the Insular Foundation’s Affidavit template

• Certified True Copy of Certificate of Registration/Admission to the university/college

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Gold Eagle College STEM Scholarship in 2024 is as follows:

• September 10, 2024: Deadline for submission of applications
• November-December 2024: Announcement of Newly Admitted Scholars and Scholar Onboarding

Partner Schools:

The Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant partners with several top schools to support education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Here are the partner schools and their allocated slots for AY 2024-2025:

University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD)

• Eleven (11) students:
  • Two (2) for BS Mathematics
  • Four (4) for BS Statistics
  • Five (5) from any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT)

• Three (3) students for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

Benguet State University (BSU)

• Three (3) students for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

Bohol Island State University (BISU)

• Three (3) students for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

Central Mindanao University (CMU)

• Three (3) students for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

Davao Oriental State University (DORSU)

• Three (3) students for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses

University of the Philippines – Diliman Courses by Field of Study

• Applied Sciences
  • Applied Physics
  • Biology
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

• Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Geodetic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering

• Chemistry and Related Fields
  • Chemistry
  • Food Technology

• Earth Sciences
  • Geology

• Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Biology Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Chemistry Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics Education

• Information Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Library and Information Science

• Others
  • Physics

Aurora State College of Technology Courses by Field of Study

• Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

• Forestry

• Industrial Technology
  • Industrial Technology (with specializations in various fields)

• Information Technology
  • Information Technology

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
  • Secondary Education, Major in Science
  • Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Information and Communications Technology

Benguet State University Courses by Field of Study

• Engineering and Technology
  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Technology (with specializations in various fields)
  • Information Technology

• Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry

• Natural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
  • Secondary Education, Major in Science

• Information Sciences
  • Library and Information Science

Bohol Island State University – Main Campus Courses by Field of Study

• Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

• Industrial Technology, Major in:
  • Automotive
  • Civil
  • Cosmetology
  • Drafting
  • Garments
  • Food
  • HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration)
  • Mechanical
  • Wood

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
  • Technical-Vocational Teacher Education, Major in:
    • Automotive Technology
    • Civil and Construction Technology
    • Electrical Technology

Central Mindanao University Courses by Field of Study

• Engineering and Technology
  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

• Natural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
  • Secondary Education, Major in Science

Davao Oriental State University Courses by Field of Study

• Natural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics with Business and Finance
  • Mathematics with Research and Statistics

• Engineering and Technology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Technology
  • Information Technology

• Education
  • Secondary Education, Major in Biology
  • Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
  • Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Industrial Arts

Step-by-Step online application process

Step 1: Ready Requirements

• Ensure all necessary documents are prepared.

Step 2: Access the Form

Step 3: Read and Complete the Application Form

• About Page:
  • Read the information on Page 1 and click next.

• Instructions Page:

• Read the instructions on Page 2 and click next.

Step 4: Fill Out the Form

• Personal Background:

• Complete Name

• Permanent home address

• Temporary home address

• Email address

• Home phone number

• Mobile number

• Gender

• Age

• Citizenship

• Date of birth

• Place of birth

• School

• Course

• Click next

• Parents/Legal Guardians/Siblings Information:

• Read the instructions and fill out the details

• Father

• Mother

• Legal guardian

• Siblings

• Click next

• Educational Background:

• Elementary

• Junior high school

• Senior high school

• Classification of senior high (private or public)

• Honors/awards received

• Extra-curricular activities (High School)

• Click next

• Essay:

Read the instructions and write your essay

• Click next

Other Scholarship Applications:

• Indicate if you have applied for another scholarship (Yes/No)

• Click next

• Documentary Requirements:

• Read and understand what documents are needed

e. Certified True Copy of Certificate of Registration/Admission in the university/college

Save the document using the file name: “Gold Eagle Scholarship – (Partner School) – (Surname)”.

Each applicant should upload ONE FILE ONLY, IN PDF FORMAT to this folder: https://tinyurl.com/2024GoldEagleDocuments

• Confirm documentary submission

• Click next

• Declaration:

• Signify your agreement

• Acknowledge scholarship terms and service requirements

• Click next

Privacy Statement:

• Read and understand the privacy policy

• Click next

• Save Response:

• Save your responses and submit the application.

Step 5: After Submission

• Wait for an email, call, or text from the foundation.
• Stay updated with announcements on their Facebook account.
• You can also inquire using the contact details provided in the contact section of the application form.

Selected scholars will be announced in November 2023.

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I acknowledge that I have the right to access and modify submitted personal data or raise question or concern by contacting IFI through info.foundation@insular.com.ph. To learn more about how IFI processes and protects personal data, I may refer to the Privacy Policy at https://www.insularfoundation.com.ph/privacy-policy.