Ayala Foundation U-GO Scholar Grant Program (Philippines)

U-GO is an international non-profit organization that helps ambitious and promising young women pursue higher education by providing scholarship grants. Ayala Foundation manages the scholarship as the implementing partner of U-GO in the Philippines.

Eligibility Criteria

• Female
• Filipino citizen
• Incoming first-year, second-year, or third-year college students for SY 25-26.
• Incoming fourth-year students for SY 25-26 may apply only if they are taking a five-year course.
• Will enroll in a public or state university/college for SY 25-26
• Without any existing scholarship
• Applicants must:
  • Have a minimum GPA of 85%
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have no disciplinary or administrative cases
  • Be an active member of their community
  • Aspire to bring positive change to society
  • Be a model of integrity in the community
  • Be willing to pursue personal and professional development opportunities

Ineligibility Criteria

• Students who are expecting to graduate in SY 25-26 are not eligible for the U-GO scholarship.

Application Requirements

• Current Official Certificate of Registration/Enrollment signed by registrar
• Latest copy of grades
• Documentation of financial need. Any of the following must be submitted:
  • Parents’ or guardians’ most recent Income Tax Return (ITR)
  • Tax Exemption Certificate from the BIR
  • Certificate of Indigency of both parents
  • For children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers, recent contract or proof of income
• If available:
  • Recent copy of electric bill or water bill
• If shortlisted for the grant:
  • Recommendation letter

For more information, visit Ayala Foundation.