Foreign Scholarship and Training Program (FSTP)
The Foreign Scholarship and Training Program (FSTP) is a component of the Official Development Assistance to the Philippines by foreign donor countries. The objective is to enhance the capabilities of institutions in accordance with the national development thrusts and strategies. It consists of degree and non-degree short-term courses.
Pursuant to Executive Order 402 series of 2005, the FSTP is administered by the Department of Education (DepEd) for basic education, the Commission on Higher Education for degree courses, and the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for non-degree courses.
Target beneficiaries are officials and employees of government agencies, the private sector, and accredited non-government organizations.
Below are the scholarship programs:
The program aims to strengthen South-South Cooperation through focusing on human resource development and to share Thailand’s culture, tradition and experiences globally. Additional information can be accessed through the Thailand International Cooperation Agency website
Priority areas:
- Food Security
- Climate Change
- Public Health
- Applied Biological Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Toxicology
- Chemical Biology
- Other topics related to Sustainable Development Goals and
Sufficiency Economy Philosophy
The program aims to develop personnel with advanced practical knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment. Additional information can be accessed through the website http://www.jica.go.jp/philippine
Priority areas:
- Maritime Safety and Security Policy
- Seismology
- Earthquake Engineering
- Flood disaster Risk Reduction
The program is designed to nurture key leaders in developing countries who can contribute to the socio-economic development of the Philippines. Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the Korea International Cooperation Agency website.
Priority areas:
- Education
- ICT
- Economic Development
- Public Administration/Public Management/Finance and Tax Policy
- Global Health Security
- Urban Development
- Energy Science
- Atmospheric Environment
- Community Development
- Agricultural Economics/Agricultural Production
- Water Resources Management
- Fisheries Science
This scholarship program is the most prestigious higher education scholarship program offered by the Hungarian Government, offers a wide range of courses for international students of excellent academic track records. Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program website
Priority areas for undergraduate studies (full BA)/ Graduate programs (MSc Program):
- Agriculture and sustainable development
- Medicine
- Water Management Engineering and Hydrology
- Architecture and protection of cultural heritage
- Natural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
Any course of study for Ph.D. programs
This program provides Filipino undergraduate and postgraduate (Master’s and Ph.D. program) students and trainees the opportunity to study in China by the agreement on bilateral exchanges between the Philippine and Chinese governments and the goodwill of the Chinese government to promote bilateral educational exchanges. Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the Campus China website
Priority areas:
This international scholarship program is run by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Brunei. It is a fully-funded scholarship for international students for diplomas, undergraduate, and post-graduate degree programs.
Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
This program is open to regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies.
Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the SEAMEO SEARCA website.
Priority areas:
MS and Ph.D. Programs in Agriculture and related fields
These programs aim to educate and inspire current and future generations of leaders, to raise standards of governance in Asia, transform lives and create a more sustainable world. Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy website.
Courses available:
- Master in Public Policy- 2 years full time
- Master in Public Administration-1 year full time
- Master in Public Management- 1-year full time
- Master in International Affairs- 2 years full time
This program is offered by The Philippine American Education Foundation which aims to contribute to the personal and professional development of students, develop future leaders in their respective fields of study and promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the Philippines.
- Fullbright Foreign Student Program
- Fullbright-CHED Ph.D. Scholarship Program
- Fullbright Advanced Research and University Lecturing Program
- Fullbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program
- Fullbright-Philippine Agriculture Scholarship Program (FPASP) for Advanced Research
- Fullbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
- Fullbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teacher (Fullbright DAI)
- Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
- Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
- Fullbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship
Eligibility and specific country requirements can be accessed through the Fullbright Philippines website.
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Documentary Requirements
For Government employees:
- A letter of nomination addressed to The Director, International Affairs Staff, CHED signed by the Secretary or Head of agency/institution or its duly authorized official indicating among others the following:
- Assurance of utilizing the services of the nominee, for two (2) years for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof not less than six (6) months as provided under E.O. 367 amending E.O. 129; and,
- That the nominee shall be paid his/her salary and other financial privileges while on training under the said Executive Order.
- Certified Copy of Service Record
- Certified Copy of Statement of Actual Duties and Responsibilities
- Photocopy of Transcript of Academic Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
- Photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
- Certification that the nominee has no pending administrative and criminal case
- Certification that the nominee has no pending scholarship nomination for another program and has no pending service obligation for a previous scholarship for Government employees
- Updated bio-data/resume with a list of in-service training and seminars attended (Spell out acronyms; certificates of training need not be submitted)
For private individuals:
Letter of Intent
Recommendation from an employer or former dean/professor
Certificate of Employment (if applicable)
Photocopy of Transcript of Academic Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
Photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)
NBI/Police Clearance
Updated bio-data/resume with a list of in-service training and seminars attended (spell out acronyms; certificates of training need not be submitted)
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FAQs
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