Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Thesis Writing Grant: MA

Financial Assistance for Thesis Writing (AC Angara and AC UP-funded)

1.  To qualify for assistance, the student must:

  • Have successfully defended a research proposal or, if already in the writing stage at the time of application, have submitted a progress report certified by the adviser;
  • Be on active status (i.e. currently enrolled); and
  • Submit a recommendation from the thesis adviser indicating capacity of the student and potential contribution of the study to knowledge and development of Philippine/Asian studies.

2.  The benefits of the thesis assistance are as follows:

  • For Angara grantees: P15,000.00
  • For UP-funded grantees: P3,000.00

3. The grant shall be disbursed as follows:

  • 40% upon the approval of the research proposal;
  • 40% upon the submission and acceptance of the first draft; and
  • 20% upon passing the oral defense.

4. The obligations of the grantee are as follows:

  • Submit a financial report and proof that he/she used the funds only for the intended purpose;
  • Strive to abide by the highest standards of scholarship in the conduct of the thesis research;
    • Reimburse the first disbursement equivalent to 40% if unable to proceed after the approval of the proposal within the maximum residence period;
    • Reimburse the first and second disbursements equivalent to 80% if unable to proceed after the acceptance of the first draft within the maximum residence period.

5. To apply, please email the Office of the College Secretary for procedures at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 981.8500 local 3578. Kindly coordinate with Mr. Robert Silleza.