The Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship in the Philippines is now open for Academic Year 2026–2027, offering a comprehensive educational assistance package to deserving Filipino students.
What is the Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship?
The Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship is part of the Educational Assistance Program of the Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines, a humanitarian organization committed to helping students from low-income families.
The program not only provides financial support but also promotes values formation, volunteerism, and personal development among scholars.
Tzu Chi Scholarship Benefits
Qualified scholars will receive a full package of student benefits, including:
- Monthly allowance
- Books and school supplies
- Internet support
- Uniform assistance
- Project and thesis support
- Field trips, training, and seminars
- Transportation allowance
- Lodging support
- Graduation fees
This makes the Tzu Chi scholarship one of the most comprehensive private scholarship programs in the Philippines.
Qualifications and Eligibility
To apply for the Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship Philippines, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in a state university or college partner
- Must be an incoming 2nd year college student
- Must belong to an economically challenged family
- Must have a GWA of at least 2.25 (82%) with:
- No failing grades
- No incomplete grades
- Must be a regular student
- Must pass the interview and home visitation
- Must be a resident of Metro Manila or areas in Rizal near NCR.
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Documentary Requirements
Prepare the following documents for your application:
- Duly accomplished Tzu Chi application form (encoded via website)
- Latest report card
- Latest registration form
- 1×1 ID picture
- Autobiography
- Recent family picture
- Photos of the inside and outside of your house
- Copy of utility bills
- Sketch map of residence with landmarks
- Latest ITR or parent’s payslip (if applicable)
- Barangay Certificate of Indigency
Partner Universities of Tzu Chi Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in partner institutions such as:
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar)
- Philippine Normal University (PNU)
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
- Quezon City University (QCU)
- Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)
- University of Caloocan City (UCC)
- Universidad de Manila (UDM)
- University of the Philippines (UP)
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How to Apply for Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship
Follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Prepare Requirements
Complete all documentary requirements listed above.
Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form
Accomplish the official Tzu Chi application form properly.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Step 4: Wait for Screening
Qualified applicants will undergo an interview and home visitation.
Application Deadline
Make sure to submit your application on or before April 30, 2026. For inquiries regarding the Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship, you may contact Maria Jelleen Ann R. Enriquez, RSW, Social Welfare Officer, via email at [email protected] or through mobile number 0947-477-8663.
Source: Tzu Chi Philippines
hello po pwede po ba educational assistance kahit high school ?
You can check the PCSO Educational Assistance. For Tzu Chi Scholarship, this is for incoming 2nd year college students.