Aboitiz College Scholarship 2026: Nationwide Online Application

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• The Aboitiz College Scholarship Program is open exclusively to incoming sophomore students enrolled at 9 partner universities across the Philippines.
• Benefits include full tuition, monthly allowance, academic excellence and Latin honor incentives, and a mandatory 400-hour internship at the Aboitiz Group.
• There is no qualifying exam, selection is based on academic performance, leadership record, and an in-person interview for shortlisted applicants.

MANILA, Philippines – Most scholarships reward your past. This one invests in your future and asks you to show up for it.

The Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholarship Program has been running since 2000, and as of April 2026, it has supported 1,212 scholars and granted over ₱66 million in scholarships for high school and college students.

In the Philippines, it’s one of the most career-integrated private scholarship programs available: you don’t just get funding, you get mentorship, leadership development sessions, and a real internship inside the Aboitiz Group.

There’s one key requirement that catches a lot of students off guard: this scholarship is only for incoming sophomore students. Freshmen and continuing students beyond second year cannot apply. If you just finished your first year at one of the 9 partner universities, now is your window.

What do Aboitiz scholars receive?

• Full Tuition Fee
• Monthly Allowance
• Academic Excellence Incentive
• Latin Honor Incentive
• Board Topnotcher Incentive
• Learning Development Sessions

One important note on coverage: the scholarship does not cover extended semesters due to shifting, delays, or personal decisions. It covers only the standard program duration plus intersession terms that are officially required in your curriculum.

What is expected from scholars in return?

There is no return-of-service requirement after graduation but scholars are expected to:

1. Maintain good academic standing and moral character
2. Participate in leadership development activities and Foundation-led events
3. Complete a mandatory 400-hour internship within the Aboitiz Group’s business units

The internship is the most significant commitment. Four hundred hours is roughly 10 weeks of full-time work and it’s inside one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, which includes businesses in power, banking, food, real estate, and infrastructure. For students in engineering, business, or technology courses, that exposure has real career value.

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Are you eligible?

• Incoming sophomore student you must have completed your first year of college
• Enrolled in a partner university (see list below)
• Enrolled in a degree program identified by the Foundation
• First-year college GWA of at least 88% or its equivalent
• No dropped, failing, or incomplete grade in any academic subject
• No record of any disciplinary action

Who is NOT eligible:

• Incoming freshmen the scholarship does not accept first-year applicants
• Students enrolled at non-partner schools
• Students taking degree programs not on the Foundation’s pre-identified list
• Current recipients of scholarships from other corporate foundations note that CHED and DOST scholarship applicants can still apply, but holders of other corporate foundation scholarships cannot

If you started college a year ago but had to stop due to financial difficulties, you are still eligible to apply as an incoming sophomore students regardless of the gap year.

The 9 partner universities and where to apply

Partner University	Application Link
Ateneo de Manila University	Apply here
De La Salle University – Manila	Apply here
Mapúa University Manila	Apply here
Pampanga State Agricultural University	Apply here
University of the Philippines – Baguio	Apply here
University of the Philippines – Cebu	Apply here
University of the Philippines – Diliman	Apply here
University of the Philippines – Mindanao	Apply here
University of Santo Tomas	Apply here

Students outside Metro Manila are welcome to apply the scholarship is open to applicants nationwide, as long as you are enrolled at one of the partner schools.

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What documents do you need?

• Copy of Student ID
• Copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Copy of college grades starting from 1st year Transcript of Records or Certified True Copy of Grades
• Copy of Certificate of Enrollment or Registration for 1st and 2nd term or semester of SY 2025–2026
• Copies of certificates of college leadership, awards, or seminars attended

The leadership certificates matter. This scholarship explicitly values involvement and potential a strong leadership record alongside your grades gives your application a genuine edge.

How to apply for the Aboitiz College Scholarship

Step 1: Confirm your school and course are eligible

Check that your university is on the partner list and that your degree program is among those pre-identified by the Foundation. Both must be true for your application to be considered.

Step 2: Apply through your university’s scholarship form

Use the link for your school from the table above, or coordinate directly with your university’s scholarship office. All applications go through school channels there is no separate central portal.

Step 3: Submit complete documents

Upload all required documents through your school’s form. Make sure your leadership certificates are included they are part of the evaluation criteria.

Step 4: Wait for shortlisting notification

Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email. No exam is required selection is based on your academic record, leadership history, and submitted documents.

Step 5: Attend the in-person interview

If shortlisted, you will be invited for an in-person interview. Specific instructions and schedules will be sent via email.

Step 6: Watch for results

Final results will be announced through the Aboitiz Foundation’s official Facebook and Instagram pages, and through your university’s designated channels.

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Quick answers to common questions

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