As a Filipino international student, I'm curious about scholarships specifically targeted towards us. Does anyone have experience or know of opportunities that can support Filipino students studying abroad?
There are indeed scholarships aimed specifically at supporting Filipino students studying abroad. Here are a few possibilities:
1. The Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF) offers various scholarships and grants for Filipino students who are interested in pursuing studies that advance tropical forest conservation.
2. Boren Awards: These scholarships are for U.S. students studying in areas of the world that are underrepresented in study abroad programs, and the Philippines is included. If you're studying in the U.S., this might be an option.
3. The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program: Also, if you're studying in the U.S., you might check if your host institution participates in the Fulbright Program as there's a chance they could help coordinate a Fulbright scholarship for you.
4. PhilFrance Scholarships: This is awarded by the French Embassy to the Philippines to Filipino students pursuing graduate degrees in France.
5. Lastly, the Ayala Foundation offers certain specific scholarships for Filipinos studying in the fields of art and culture, education, sustainable livelihood, and environment.
Ensure to conduct detailed research about the scholarship programs, understand their specific requirements and keep track of application deadlines. Remember, these scholarships might be highly competitive, so it's important to apply only if you meet all their criteria and start preparing your application in advance. Good luck!
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