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

Travel Grants: MA Thesis

Travel Grants for Thesis Writing (AC Angara fund only)

1. To qualify for the travel grant, the student must:

  • Have successfully defended his/her thesis proposal;
  • Be on active status (i.e. currently enrolled);
  • Have a GWA of at least 1.50; and
  • Have submitted a research plan and budget approved by the Admissions and Scholarship Committee.

2. The benefits of the grant are as follows:

  • For field study outside the Philippines, a maximum of P45,000.00 per student, given as a lump-sum, to be used for airfare, inland transportation, pre-departure expenses, board and lodging, and other research-related expenses.
  • For Philippine field study outside of Metro Manila, a maximum of P25,000.00 per student, given as a lump-sum, to be used for airfare, inland transportation, pre-departure expenses, board and loding, and other research-related expenses.

3. The grantee, upon return, has the following obligations:

  • Submit a written report of the research trip within 30 days of return;
  • Give an oral presentation of research experience in an appropriate forum to be determined by the Asian Center;
  • Liquidate all expenses; and
  • Reimburse the entire amount of the grant if unable to present an oral defense of the thesis within the maximum residence period.

4. 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.. Kindly coordinate with Mr. Robert Silleza.