LIST: International schools offering scholarships to Filipinos
As many Filipino students settle into the current academic year, it's time to prepare for the school year 2027–2028 and the numerous scholarships open to elementary and high school pupils.
Scholarship programs at international schools are particularly in high demand because of the perks given to scholars. Aside from tuition support and exposure to more global approaches to education, students in these institutions are also given more opportunities for further schooling overseas.
Many of these schools include the International Baccalaureate program in their curricula. The program is a rigorous educational framework that helps students develop critical thinking and research skills. It also exposes them to a global mindset. Because the program is globally standardized and recognized, IB graduates have an easier time getting into schools abroad for further studies.
Take a look at some international schools in the Philippines that still have open slots for Filipino scholars for the coming school year.
International School Manila
An ISM Filipino scholarship grants comprehensive financial aid that includes tuition and essential academic tools and resources. According to ISM's Facebook post, students are also exposed to local and international educational experiences, as well as opportunities to study at colleges and universities around the world.
The scholarship program runs for six years. It is now open for Filipino students who are incoming Grade 7 and 8 pupils in SY 2027-2028. Successful scholars will be enrolling either in Grade 7 or 8 and continuing until Grade 12.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Filipino citizens
- Students who will have completed Grade 6 and will be 12 years old by Sept. 1, 2027
- Students who will have completed Grade 7 and will be 13 years old by Sept. 1, 2027
- Those who can demonstrate financial need
- Students with grades 85% and above in all subject areas
- Those with an excellent command of oral and written English
Complete applications should be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Nov. 27. Click here for more details.
Beginning SY 2028–2029, only applicants who are incoming Grade 7 will be accepted.
Domuschola International School
Every year, Domuschola International School Manila offers scholarships to deserving students from Grades 1 to 12. The scholarships have a one-month application cycle and are managed by Global Schools Foundation.
Scholars at Domuschola will be given opportunities beyond academics. They'll be developed "into global citizens poised to make meaningful contributions to society," according to the school's website.
Currently, there are three scholarship programs available.
The 9GEMS Development Scholarship is open to Grades 6 to 12 for the following curricula: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Cambridge Lower Secondary Program, and International General Certificate of Secondary Education. The scholarship covers one year.
The Universal Values MERIT-CUM-MEANS Scholarship applies to Grades 1 to 12 for the following curricula: Cambridge Lower Secondary Program, International General Certificate of Secondary Education, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. The scholarship covers one year.
The Global FUTURE-READY Merit Scholarship is available to students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 for the following curricula: Cambridge Lower Secondary Program and American Curriculum. The scholarship covers two years.
The processing of applications is ongoing without a deadline as of writing. Find more details here.
Enderun Colleges
Twenty percent of students in Enderun Colleges are recipients of scholarships or financial aid. Aside from academic and athletic scholarships, qualified students may also avail of grants from the school's industry partners.
At the end of each school year, the Enderun student with the highest GPA in the batch is awarded a 100% scholarship for the next academic year. The student with the second-highest GPA receives a 50% scholarship.
Scholarships are also open to incoming graduates from top-ranked high schools: Valedictorians receive a 100% scholarship, while salutatorians get 50%.
Incoming freshmen may also vie for industry partner grants, which are renewable for up to four years.
Underprivileged yet deserving student-athletes may apply for an athletic scholarship, which will deduct 50–100% from their tuition per semester. It is renewable every semester up to four years.
Other financial plans that assist students in need are the Study Now Pay Later scheme, Work Study Program, 100k Tuition Grant, and Bukas Tuition Installment Plans.
Check here for more details. As of writing, the application for scholarships is open without a deadline.
Southville International School and Colleges
A premier international school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southville, which has preschool to graduate studies offerings, has various college scholarship programs for student achievers.
The school has three scholarship programs for deserving students.
The Top Outstanding Performing Students Scholarship is open to graduating public and private high school students from all over the Philippines. Applicants must be in the top 10% of their graduating batch. The program offers up to 100% tuition fee discount.
The Founder Scholarship Program is designed for exceptional students who have genuine financial needs. Aside from academic excellence, priority is given to students who are facing severe financial hardships. The program offers 100% coverage of tuition fees, direct costs, and miscellaneous expenses. Allowance per semester is provided for school materials, uniforms, and school shoes. Dormitory accommodation will also be provided, as well as a weekly allowance.
Aside from all these, graduates of this program are also given an opportunity to work within the Southville Global Education Network after graduation.
The Merit Scholarship program is open to high school graduates looking to enter the Southville Bachelor of Elementary Education with specialization in special education. Applicants who belong to the top 20% of their class with no grade below 85 may qualify for a P25,000 tuition discount per semester, plus two years of teaching in an assigned SGEN school. Those who belong to the top 25% of their class with no grade below 85 may qualify for a P40,000 discount per semester and the opportunity to teach for one year at any SGEN school.
Contact Southville for more details here. Applications are ongoing and have no specific deadline as of writing, but keep in mind that specific criteria and requirements may vary depending on the academic year.
Chinese International School Manila
Three scholarship programs are available to Filipino and International students hoping to study at Chinese International School Manila by next school year.
The Universal Values Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is designed for students from modest-income families who share the values of the CISM community: responsibility, respect, integrity, and leadership.
Tuition fee support ranges from 80% for families with a gross income below P400,000 to 15% for those with income ranging between P1,000,001 and P1.5 million.
The applicant must have no grade lower than 85% in the past two years.
The Global Future-Ready Merit Scholarship is offered exclusively to the top students in their batch.
Applicants for incoming Grades 6 to 8 can be given from 4% to 10% tuition fee coverage if their grades average from 90.1 to 97.1% and above.
Applicants for incoming Grades 9 to 12 have to be, at a minimum, IGCSE/GCSE "O" levels 9A* students. They can enjoy from 6% to 15% tuition fee support if their grades range from 90.1% to 95.1% and above.
The 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship offers coverage to students who prove their excellence both in academics and extra-curricular activities, i.e., podium finishes in international sports tournaments, arts and science competitions, such as the Palarong Pambansa, SEA Games, Asian Games, Olympics, Philippine Art Awards, Asian Basketball Club, and Petron National Art Competition.
Those who have received a medal in an international-level tournament may receive 60% scholarship benefits; at the national level, coverage is 40%; regional level, 20%; and interschool level for the listed tournaments and competitions, 7%. Students applying for this scholarship program must also have no grade lower than 85%.
All applicants for any of the programs must be legal Philippine residents, not necessarily Philippine citizens.
While applications can be done anytime without a specific deadline as of writing, keep in mind that the processing time for each application is one to two months. Click here for more details.
