Rationale: The high premium attached to education, particularly a college degree, cuts across social classes in Philippine society. Among the lower economic strata, a college diploma becomes more valuable because it is perceived as one’s passport to greater social mobility. Ironically, the productive costs of tertiary education and other related expenses have rendered college education beyond the reach of many people who need it most.

How you can help: Establish scholarship grants or endowment funds in identified public schools/colleges or provide financial assistance to disadvantaged but scholastically qualified students in the Philippines. This mechanism is available for associations or individuals overseas who wish to provide individual scholarship grants to Filipino students.

How it works: The scholarships enable beneficiaries to complete a regular four or five year college degree course or alternatively, a technical/vocational course. However, the donor/sponsor may choose the educational institution to host the scholarship if they intend to do so. All sponsorships/grants shall be covered by a specific agreement between the donor, the host institution, and the CFO.

The Scholars

Name of Beneficiary: Ella Yadao Address: Manila City Donor/s: Filipinos Married to Taiwanese Association (FMTA) Start of Assistance: SY 2016-2017 Amount of Assistance Per Year: US$140.00 Project Partner/s: Carlos P. Garcia High School Status: On-going (Grade 8)	Name of Beneficiary: Jessa Mae L. Lumingkit Address: Siquijor Donor/s: Philippine Medical Foundation-Feed the Hungry, Inc. Start of Assistance: SY 2016-2017 Amount of Assistance: 9,440.00 Project Partner/s: Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Status: Graduated (2nd year Associate in Medical, Dental, Nursing Assistant)