Hi everyone! Just wanted to share an update on my previous post.

I’ll finally be going to Harvard this fall. Initially, I received around $3X,000 USD in financial aid, but shortly after, I was informed that I was nominated for a restricted scholarship. I’ve now been granted full funding, which I’m incredibly grateful for.

That said, living expenses will still be on me, but I’m prepared to cover them through part-time work and personal savings I’ve built over the years. I’m also still waiting to hear back from a private scholarship, which could help further.

Regardless, I made sure to prepare my finances in advance, so I’m ready to move forward.

Thank you so much to everyone who congratulated me and especially to those who shared advice and encouragement, it truly helped during the uncertainty.

Happy to answer any questions or help others going through the same process!

Hi! As mentioned po sa title, gusto ko lang po malaman if may chance ba yung isang average student na walang mga extracurricular activities or leadership roles sa college na mag-apply sa mga scholarships programs for postgrad degree sa ibang bansa? Gusto ko pa po sana ituloy pa yung study ko sa masters kaya lang kapag naiisip ko na magiging competitive siya since maraming mas deserving at magagaling na students kesa sa akin, baka masayang lang yung oras at pera sa pag-try.

Gusto ko lang pong malaman if meron ditong mga natanggap or may kakilalang natanggap kahit average student din at hindi walang mga ibang ganap nung college. Thank you po!

Hello, it’s my first time here on Reddit and I’m still getting a hang of it but I’m currently a Senior Highschool student who’s interested in studying abroad in Netherlands for a course related to International Business and/or Logistics. However, after researching for days up to months, I’ve realized that there aren’t much information I could get about people from my country going through the application process for studying in a university. In my country, there is this thing you call “strands,” which are specialized pathways that align with your interests or the career/course you plan to take once you graduate senior highschool. I chose the Humanities and Social Sciences strand which in turn has less Mathematic/Business related subjects so this wouldn’t benefit me as much since I don’t plan on becoming a lawyer anymore.

Other than that, I am aware that there are two types of universities (pls correct me if I’m wrong): WO and HBO, with HBO being applied sciences. However, the diploma I’d graduate with from my school is only equivalent to a direct pathway to an HBO university, so I’ve been given these two options (I’m not quite sure if there are more) from what I’ve searched up:

1. The HBO-P Route - I’ll be completing the first year of an HBO Bachelor’s program and obtain my propedeuse (P-certificate). Once I get my P-certificate with a high GPA (hopefully), I’ll apply for transfer to a WO university to start their Year 1. And since I’m a HUMSS student, I will have to take the OMPT-A exam or a similar deficiency test (pls correct me if I’m wrong..) and use the year to study/prepare for the exam as well
2. International Foundation Year - I’ll be taking a Foundation Year in the related course like Business and Management at EUR, and I believe this wouldn’t benefit also tailor my math and academic skills to EUR requirements. However, I am aware that this’ll be a higher cost and google told me it does not grant a degree certificate like the HBO route if I do decide to stay.

Could I ask anyone to give me tips on this or help me decide which path to take which would benefit me especially in the future? I’m really eager to study abroad.

P.S. I apologize if this post is too long

Hi. I was wondering if ever anyone here had experienced or had known someone who terminated their DOST graduate scholarship to pursue a fully-funded graduate studies abroad? I am currently a 1st year PhD student in the Philippines. After months of waiting, I got accepted for a fully-funded scholarship in the UK. It's been a dream to pursue molecular studies abroad, with great machineries and experties. I am willing to pay the total refund plus the 12% interest. However, I am worried that the DOST might not approved me terminating the scholarship and leaving the country. I was also a DOST graduate scholar during my MS. I don't know what to do now, but I really look forward to pursue my doctoral studies abroad. Please share your thoughts and experiences on the proper processes. Thanks!

Suggest me masters degree na preferably from top universities worldwide (Top 50) and with scholarship sana. I am aiming for masters degree related to Public policy/governance. I am open to any suggestions to how I can progress my career after. I have no plans to enter academe but I want to flexible to work for government/corporate.

My background:

- From UP

- Economics background (Summa Cum Laude)

- Many accolades mostly leadership roles

Naresearch ko so far:

- ✅️Schwarzman scholarship - Tsinghua university

✅️ Yenching scholarship - Peking university kaso 2 years ata to

-✅️Chevening scholarship - they have 1 year but need ata 2 years working experience:(

✅️ Erasmus mundus - parang mostly 2 years nakikita ko pero I like the idea of palipat-lipat ng european countries parang turista lang ganon

✅️ Japan Mext - i like japan pero not so much sa schools since feel ko mahihirapan ako sa language

✅️ Japan GRIPS - I like the public policy focus ng program and 1 year din siya pero idk about the school since not listed sa any ranking si school so not sure abt this.

✅️ Also heard about Mastercard scholarship, rhode scholarship etc. pero di ko pa masyado nareresearch to all I know is competitive siya and I like to be ambitious

- Please feel free to suggest

I received 100% tuition fee waiver, plus travel and health insurance for 2 years. Is it worth it to take a loan to cover living expenses in cases external funding would not be available even after trying? Please advise me! I really wanted to go to this program but I am not sure if the financial burden would be worth it. Countries are France, Finland, and Slovenia.

Main concern is visa approval for France. On top of the loan, think I can pool support from various member of the fam but would that be enough to have a long term visa approved in France?

hi, im planning on taking up my masters in EU (Spain, Italy, Germany, Czechia). still undecided which country to choose but im a graduate of Foreign Service major in Diplomacy. Kinda lost sa sobrang daming agency and courses available, was hoping any kind of guidance on what to prepare, how much and what am i to expec.

I am currently a 3rd year high school student studying here in the Philippines and am hoping to study abroad on a scholarship in the future. For those that are already studying there what advice can you give me so that I can have a better chance of qualifying for a scholarship and even hopefully be accepted into an Ivy-League?

Grabe I really want to take my Masters abroad pero parang lahat di nag-aalign 😭

Yung first choice ko puno na, tapos mostly UK programs ang mahal ng tuition. Hindi ko afford without scholarship. Sabi ng tita ko mag research Masters daw para fully funded, pero wala akong maisip na research topic 🥲

Pharmacist ako working in regulatory (FDA), pero feeling ko stagnant na ko and gusto ko mag grow (toxicology/regulatory sana) pero di ko alam pano magsimula or anong direction kukunin.

Anyone here naka-experience nito? Pano niyo nafigure out path/research niyo?

We are Filipino American Family living in Los Angeles my youngest son got in both Cal state Long beach for Accounting major and Ateneo de Manila a top university in the Philippines for Business Major. We will let him choose but if you have to choose where would you go?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some insights, especially from those who are currently first-year PhD students. I’m 28 and nearly finished with my Master’s. During my defense, I was asked about my future plans. I mentioned that a PhD isn’t a priority right now, as I want to focus on establishing career stability within the academia where I’m currently employed.

​I have a few questions:

1. ​Should I start the PhD application process now?

2. ​Is there a disadvantage to pursuing a PhD later in life, particularly regarding age?

3. ​What is the recommended track for someone teaching Biology with a focus on Ecology?

4. How will I know if I am ready for the rigor of the PhD education?

Thank you and may the forces of the universe be always in your favor 💯💯

Hello!

Just wanted to ask if there any applicants here for The France Excellence Philippines Scholarship 2026? Did you guys already receive any update whether you are invited for interview or not?

Thanks!

School payment option

Hi, I just really need advice. Sa Offer of Place ko kasi, Flywire talaga yung payment option nila, pero sinabi ko sa agent na mas prefer namin yung bank-to-bank transfer. Okay naman si agent and nag-request pa siya ng bank details sa school, pero nagbigay din siya ng other option na pwede daw sila ang magbabayad using their own account tapos sa kanila nalang namin ise-send yung money, kasi matagal daw ma-confirm pag bank transfer, which we’re not really comfortable with.

May cousin kasi ako sa NZ. Possible kaya na siya nalang mag-pay directly sa school tapos kami nalang magsesend ng money sa kanya? Feeling ko kasi mas safe and easier siya. Nag-aallow ba yung mga schools diyan ng personal payment from relatives or ibang tao? May nakagawa na ba nito before?

I’ve been thinking seriously about pursuing a Master of Arts abroad as a Filipino student, but I feel overwhelmed about where to start, what are the most reliable websites or platforms I can use to search for accredited programs, scholarships, and application requirements specifically for Filipinos? For instance, are platforms like MastersPortal or agencies like PACE PH helpful, and how do they guide applicants through the process? I’m also curious about scholarship opportunities such as Fulbright Foreign Student Program, CHED Foreign Scholarship and Training Program, or Erasmus+ how competitive are they, and what steps should I take first to become eligible? Should I prioritize preparing for exams like IELTS, building my documents, or gaining work experience, and realistically, how early should I start planning if I want to study abroad within the next few years?

Hi guys, Im currently a shs rn and I want to study abroad... can anyone give me some suggestions? Please be polite, this is my first time asking for some advice or help from reddit. Thanks!

It has been killing me.

For those who applied, let’s keep each other sane for the next few weeks. I need someone to talk to. Haha I have exceeded the word-count by 150 words and I have submitted 30 minutes before the deadline. Haha epic talaga.

Anyway, that’s done. I would like to hear everyone who applied to this scholarship.

What are your prayers?
What are you doing for Plan B?
What course and university did you apply to?
How many times have you applied for this?

Ako, im looking for BDO personal loan. Haha!

Maybe it's just a blurry dream I have to study internationally, but actually looking at it now, it feels impossible.

First off, the reality is that many colleges/universities don't offer full-ride scholarships, coming from a middle-class family I probably wouldn't be able to transfer even if I ended up being accepted with a fully funded tuition (I.e living expenses)

Second, there's too much preparation needed (SATs, IELTs, etc.) It isn't about taking the tests, but also the confusion that comes with a lot of foreign terminologies (AP, GPA, etc.) since my school doesn't have these, I feel like that would set me back

Third, the best possible outcome is to be accepted by an Ivy league for incoming undergraduates due to their scholarship, but even that is too much of a reach😭

Any suggestions? The process of preparing for college is hectic and I'll have to balance applications w the colleges here within the country

Hello, I had a student visa denied in australia 3 years ago, I was wondering if new zealand and germany will tag me as red flag and will automatically deny me a student visa? I mentioned 2 countries because Im still weighing my chances on applying for a student visa.