The GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship Program supports aspiring and practicing educators who champion STEM in their schools and communities. The scholarship application for the Academic Year 2024-2025 is ongoing until October 15, 2024.
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The GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program is designed to prepare and equip aspiring teachers to become competent educators and STEM champions who provide their students with conducive and meaningful learning experiences.
1. Check your eligibility via this link https://bit.ly/teachstem_eligibility_questionnaire
2. Once eligible, you will be able to proceed to the application form at the end of the eligibility questionnaire.
3. Qualified applicants will be invited to live online exams and a panel interview.
List of Priority Courses
Other courses accepted, subject to availability of scholarship slots
Scholars shall receive benefits until graduation from their degree program, subject to compliance with scholarship retention requirements every semester.
Financial Grant (Sent directly to a scholar’s bank account)
State University: ₱65,000 per year
Private University: ₱85,000 per year
Scholar Development Programs
Access to capacity-building programs (e.g., leadership development, upskilling, subject content mastery)
Support from a community of educators
Currently enrolled as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year taking a bachelor’s degree in education with specialization in STEM-related fields, tech-voc training education, or general education. Student scheduled to graduate in AY 2024-2025 are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Must be enrolled in GBF partner teacher education institution (TEI) or enrolled in a teacher education institution (TEI) with LET performance above the national average
Must have no failed, dropped, or incomplete grades in the previous academic year
Must have a general weighted average of at least 85% or its equivalent from the previous academic year.
Has involvement in extracurricular or community activities
Willing to teach in a public school in their community after graduation
Must be of good moral standing and have no existing disciplinary case
Must be in need of financial support to complete studies
Preferably not a recipient of other scholarships
1. Fully accomplished online application form accessible which will be visible once the you complete the eligibility questionnaire
2. Proof of enrollment or admission
Submit certificate of registration from the current semester (1st Term AY 24-25)
3. Certified true copy of grades
If 1st year college, submit SHS Form 138 or Grade 12 True Copy of Grades
If 2nd year and above, submit True Copy of Grades from the previous terms attended for AY 23-24
4. Official grading system of university or school
This can be any document from the institution showing the transmutation of grades in the university/school. (E.g.: 2.0 = 80%)
5. Portfolio reflecting one's community involvement and its impact in the community
Link to the portfolio: https://bit.ly/gbfstudentportfolio2024
6. Certificate of good moral character from the current year (Dated 2024)
7. Proof of household income
If applicant has employed parents/guardians, submit one of the following: Certificate of Employment with position and salary, OR latest ITR, OR BIR Form 2316
If applicant has unemployed parents/guardians, submit a BIR Exemption certificate obtained from the BIR Office.
8. Proof of residence
Photo of residence, AND
Proof of billing OR barangay certificate
Kindly visit our FAQ page or email teachstem@gbf.com.ph.
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