Gold Eagle College Scholarship Grant For STEM | Apply NOW

The Gold Eagle College Scholarship Program offered to students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. Beginning with the academic year 2022–2023, Insular Foundation will provide grants to students enrolled in STEM program by its 6 partner schools. The aim of this scholarship program is to help bright and worthy students who require financial support get the education they need to better their lives, their communities, and the country.

Table of Contents

• Scholarship Benefits
• What are the Qualifications?
• What are the Requirements?
• Scholarship Renewal Terms
  • What are the PARTNER SCHOOLS of Insular Foundation?
  • What are the Courses covered in scholarship?
• Scholarship Admission Timeline 2023
• How to Apply?
• Ongoing Scholarships
• FAQ’s

Scholarship Benefits

• Each scholar will receive financial assistance every semester to cover for the stipend, and transportation and book allowance.
• Scholars who will graduate with honors will receive cash incentives from Insular Foundation.
• Gold Eagle scholars and alumni will have access to Insular Foundation’s network, leadership training, and other capacity-building programs.

What are the Qualifications?

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

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What are the Requirements?

1. Duly Accomplished Form, with 2×2 photo in white background (https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleApplicationForm)
2. Certified True Copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 Report Card with General Weighted Average (For the Grade 12 Report Card, available grades should be up to the first term or second grading period at the minimum.)
3. Certified True Copy of Parents or Legal Guardians’ Latest Income Tax Return. If not available, submit an Affidavit of Source of Income.(https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleAffidavitIncomeSource)
4. Certified True Copy of Certificate of Registration/Admission in the university/college

Scholarship Renewal Terms

The scholarship is renewable every semester until the recipient finishes his/her course provided he/she satisfies the following conditions:

1. Must maintain a general weighted average of 85% or its equivalent based on the partner school’s grading standards and must have obtained at least a passing grade of 3.0 or its equivalent in any subject with at least a load of 15 units, in any given semester. 

 Any grade of “4.00” or “Incomplete” must be removed or completed on or before the last day of the registration of the following semester.

If the scholar fails to meet the grade requirement in the semester he/she is currently enrolled in, the scholarship shall be “ipso facto” terminated.  However, an awardee may be reinstated in the semester immediately following the disqualification if he/she meets the requirement during the period he/she was disqualified. Should the scholar fail to meet the requirements for the second time, he/she shall be permanently disqualified to the scholarship.

1. Must not have received any disciplinary action from the partner school with a penalty heavier than a five-day class suspension.
2. Must not shift to another course nor transfer to another school.
3. Must not drop any subject nor go on Leave of Absence (LOA) without the prior approval from the partner school and the written consent of the Insular Foundation. Scholars who go on Leave of Absence may only be on LOA for a maximum of two (2)semesters. Scholars who take an LOA for more than two (2) semesters will be automatically disqualified from the program.
4. Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant for the duration of the Insular Foundation scholarship grant.

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What are the PARTNER SCHOOLS of Insular Foundation?

The following are its partner schools:

1. University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD)
   • eleven (11) students from UP Diliman: two (2) for BS Mathematics, four (4) for BS Statistics, and five (5) from any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses
2. Three (3) students each from for any Science, Technology, and Engineering courses
   • Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT)
   • Benguet State University (BSU)
   • Bohol Island State University (BISU)- Main Campus
   • Central Mindanao University (CMU)
   • Davao Oriental State University (DORSU)

What are the Courses covered in scholarship?

1. University of the Philippines – Diliman

• Applied Physics
• Biology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Food Technology
• Geodetic Engineering
• Geology
• Industrial Engineering
• Library and Information Science
• Materials Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Secondary Education, Major in Biology Education
• Secondary Education, Major in Chemistry Education
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Statistics

2. Aurora State College of Technology

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Forestry
• Industrial Technology
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Secondary Education, Major in Science
• Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Information and Communications Technology

3. Benguet State University

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Agricultural Technology
• Agriculture
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Forestry
• Industrial Engineering
• Industrial Technology
• Information Technology
• Library and Information Science
• Mathematics
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Secondary Education, Major in Science
• Statistics

4. Bohol Island State University – Main Campus

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Technology, Major in: Automotive, Civil, Cosmetology, Drafting, Garments, Food, HVACR, Mechanical, Wood
• Mechanical Engineering
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Technical-Vocational Teacher Education, Major in: Automotive Technology, Civil and Construction Technology, Electrical Technology

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5. Central Mindanao University

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Secondary Education, Major in Science

6. Davao Oriental State University

• Biology
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Industrial Technology
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mathematics with Business and Finance
• Mathematics with Research and Statistics
• Secondary Education, Major in Biology
• Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics
• Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Industrial Arts

Scholarship Admission Timeline 2023

• September 10: Deadline of Submission
• October 31 or prior: Announcement of Newly Admitted Scholars
• November 1 to November 15: Scholar Onboarding 

How to Apply?

Submit your application to https://tinyurl.com/GoldEagleScholarshipProgram. Ensure that all requirements are complete before submitting your application. Only the applications that are submitted through the link and with complete requirements will be reviewed.

For questions and clarifications, email Insular Foundation at info.foundation@insular.com.ph.

Ongoing Scholarships

• DSWD Educational Assistance Program
• Philippine Science High School Scholarships
• STEM Scholarship For Excellence
• Scholarships in the Philippines
• CHED Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) Program

FAQ’s