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.

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