PCAFPD Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Required Documents

You will need the following materials for submitting a complete application. It is advised to gather all materials prior to starting the application form.

Grades

Submit your latest report card. Your report card must have a cumulative GPA on it.

• For Grade 12 students: Submit your Grade 11 report card.
• For SHS Graduates (not enrolled in college and 1st or 2nd year college students): Submit your Senior High School transcript of records or Grade 12 report cards.
• For 2nd year college students and up: Submit your latest copy of your college grades.

Essays:

All applicants are required to submit three essays. Your essays are a major factor in determining awards.

• Each essay must be no more than 400 words and written in English.
• Applicants are encouraged to prepare their essays offline and copy them into the application when ready.

Topics: Topics 1-3 are required for all applicants. For Grade 12 students and SHS graduates currently not enrolled in college, you only need to submit Topics 1-3.

• Topic 1: Tell us what course you want to study and how you believe that your education will prepare you to contribute to your country’s development.
• Topic 2: Describe any personal hardships or barriers you have had to overcome; OR, describe an event in your life that either demonstrates your character or helped shape it.
• Topic 3: Describe an example of when you volunteered either as a leader or participant in an extracurricular activity that supported your community. What did that experience teach you about leadership and service to your community?

Short Answers: If you are currently in college and/or already have a scholarship you must respond to the following short answers.

Each response must be no more than 200 words and written in English. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their responses offline and copy them into the application when ready.

• Short Answer #1: Required only for those that are currently in college. If you are not currently in college, skip this section. For those currently in college include a statement explaining how you supported your college education up until now and why you need additional support at this time.
• Short Answer #2: Required only for those that have a scholarship. If you do not currently have a scholarship, skip this section. For those who already have a different scholarship, please explain why you need the PCAFPD scholarship.

Income Certification:

• Submit the latest Bureau of Internal Revenue Income Tax Return (ITR) of your parents/guardians or yours, if you’re already working.
• If you or your parents/guardians do not have an ITR, you may submit a Certificate of Indigence from your Barangay or an Affidavit of Non-filing of Income Tax Return.

Two Recommendation Forms:

Every applicant is required to submit two (2) recommendation forms describing your experience in and commitment to community service, leadership potential, and overall suitability for the scholarship.

• Academic officials (teacher, principle, registrar, other senior academic administrative representative)
  • Note: For college students who have completed at least two years of college at the time of applying, academic recommendations must be from their college such as a professor, advisor, college counselor etc. 
• Barangay captain
• Religious leader
• Peace Corps Volunteer
• Civic leader (not related to you)

It is suggested that applicants have their recommenders complete our recommendation form template found on our website (https://rpcvphilippines.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recommendation-Form-Template.docx) digitally and submit them along with their application. Handwritten letters will not be accepted.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATION DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 31, 2024.

The final list of accepted applicants will be announced on our official website in March. To learn more, please check out our FAQ page.

Submit applications using the form below. Convert files to PDF and ensure each file is below 5MB before filling out the application fields to ensure they meet file size and format requirements.

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Personal Details

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Gender *

Date of Birth *

Marital Status *SingleMarriedDivorced / AnnulledWidowed

Address *

Barangay *

City / Municipality *

Province (Current Address) *AbraAgusan del NorteAgusan del SurAklanAlbayAntiqueApayaoAuroraBasilanBataanBatanesBatangasBenguetBiliranBoholBukidnonBulacanCagayanCamarines NorteCamarines SurCamiguinCapizCatanduanesCaviteCebuCotabatoDavao de OroDavao del NorteDavao del SurDavao OccidentalDavao OrientalDinagat IslandsEastern SamarGuimarasIfugaoIlocos NorteIlocos SurIloiloIsabelaKalingaLa UnionLagunaLanao del NorteLanao del SurLeyteMaguindanao del NorteMaguindanao del SurMarinduqueMasbateMetro ManilaMisamis OccidentalMisamis OrientalMountain ProvinceNegros OccidentalNegros OrientalNorthern SamarNueva EcijaNueva VizcayaOccidental MindoroOriental MindoroPalawanPampangaPangasinanQuezonQuirinoRizalRomblonSamarSaranganiSiquijorSorsogonSouth CotabatoSouthern LeyteSultan KudaratSuluSurigao del NorteSurigao del SurTarlacTawi-TawiZambalesZamboanga del NorteZamboanga del SurZamboanga Sibugay

Email *

Phone *

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Education Details

Educational Attainment *

• Currently in Grade 12
• Currently in College
• Not enrolled in School

Grade 12 students who are selected for a scholarship must pass the entrance exam and enroll in university by May 31 of the year they plan to start college. Do you agree to this requirement? *

• I agree

For those currently in college include a statement explaining how you supported your college education up until now and why you need additional support at this time. *

200 Word Limit

What is the full name of the school you plan to attend with the support of the scholarship? *

Is this school public or private? *

• Public
• Private

What is the estimated annual amount of tuition and other school fees? *

Amount in Philippine Pesos (PhP)

For Grade 12 students and SHS Graduates, have you already passed this school’s entrance examination?

• Yes
• No
• I’m Scheduled to Take the Exam

Degree Program: What degree do you plan to pursue or are currently taking? *

Note: For Grade students and SHS graduates, it is your responsibility to pass the school’s entrance exam and be admitted to the course you stated in this application form.

What is your expected college graduation year? *202520262027202820292030

If currently in college, how many years are you requesting for the scholarship? *

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Family Information

Father's Name *

First

Middle

Last

Father's Occupation *

Father's Annual Income *

Annual Income in Philippine Pesos

Father's Highest Level of Education Completed *

• Did Not Finish High School
• High School Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or Above (Ph. D, JD, MD)

Mother's Name *

First

Middle

Last

Mother's Occupation *

Mother's Annual Income *

Annual Income in Philippine Pesos

Mother's Highest Level of Education Completed *

• Did Not Finish High School
• High School Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or Above (Ph. D, JD, MD)

Spouse's Name *

First

Middle

Last

Spouse's Occupation *

Spouse's Annual Income *

Annual Income in Philippine Pesos

Spouse's Highest Level of Education Completed *

• Did Not Finish High School
• High School Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or Above (Ph. D, JD, MD)

Family Income: Do you currently contribute to the family income? *

• Yes
• No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your work and income. *

Other Scholarships: Do you have a scholarship other than the PCAFPD scholarship? *

• Yes
• No

For those who already have a different scholarship, please explain why you need the PCAFPD scholarship. *

Miscellaneous

How did you learn about the PCAFPD Scholarship?

• PCAFPD Alumni
• U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer
• School
• Facebook
• Online Search
• Friend
• Family
• Other

What is your preferred method of contact? *

• Email
• Mobile

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Essay Topics

All applicants are required to submit three essays on different topics. Your Personal Statements are the best means of getting to know you and are a major factor in determining awards. There is a 400 word limit for each topic. Be sure to format your essays and account for paragraph breaks. Titles etc.

Topic 1: Tell us what course you want to study and how you believe that your education will prepare you to contribute to your country’s development. *

400 Word Limit.

Topic 2: Describe any personal hardships or barriers you have had to overcome; OR, describe an event in your life that either demonstrates your character or helped shape it. *

400 Word Limit.

Topic 3: Describe an example of when you volunteered either as a leader or participant in an extracurricular activity that supported your community. What did that experience teach you about leadership and service to your community? *

400 Word Limit.

Upload one PDF File of the three Essay Topics *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Topic 1: Tell us what course you want to study and how you believe that your education will prepare you to contribute to your country’s development. Topic 2: Describe any personal hardships or barriers you have had to overcome; OR, describe an event in your life that either demonstrates your character or helped shape it. Topic 3: Describe an example of when you volunteered either as a leader or participant in an extracurricular activity that supported your community. What did that experience teach you about leadership and service to your community?

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Documentation

For college students who have completed at least two years of college at the time of applying, you need to submit two (2) recommendation forms, from a college professor, registrar, other senior administrative official, your Barangay captain, a religious leader, another professor, a Peace Corps Volunteer, or a civic leader (not related to you) describing your experience in and commitment to community service, extra-curricular activities, leadership potential, and overall suitability for the scholarship. For Grade 12 students, SHS graduates currently not enrolled in college, and college students who have complete less than two years of college, you need to submit two (2) recommendation forms, from your high school principal, registrar, other senior administrative official, your Barangay captain, a religious leader, a teacher, a Peace Corps Volunteer, or a civic leader (not related to you) describing your experience in and commitment to community service, leadership potential, and overall suitability for the scholarship.

Upload a PDF File of your first recommendation form. *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Max file size is 5MB

Upload a PDF File of your second recommendation form. *

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Max file size is 5MB

Upload a PDF File Containing Your Grade Records as Described in the Requirements Above. Your most recent report cards or grades must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) on it. *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Max file size is 5MB

Upload a PDF File of the latest Bureau of Internal Revenue Income Tax Return (ITR) of your parents/guardians or yours, if you’re already working. If you or your parent/guardians do not have an ITR, you may submit a Certificate of Indigence from your Barangay or an Affidavit of Non-filing of Income Tax Return. *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Max file size is 5MB

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Certification

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines that the information on this application is true and correct and represents the true financial status of my family. *

• Check to Certify

I affirm that completing the scholarship application was done without the assistance of artificial intelligence. *

• Check to Certify

Signature of Scholar Applicant Named Above *

Clear Signature

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