Applying for Scholarships at the UP Asian Center

Applying for scholarships at the UP Asian Center provides eligible graduate students access to financial support for coursework, research, and academic activities. This page outlines the qualifications, requirements, and application forms to guide applicants through the process clearly and efficiently.

Only for students of the UP Asian Center's MA programs

Download the Application Forms

DOWNLOAD AC ANGARA APP FORM DOWNLOAD AC UP-FUNDED APP FORM

Requirements and Qualifications for the AC Angara and AC UP-Funded Scholarships

A. Master's Coursework Scholarships

1. 1. Application Letter addressed to the Dean and endorsed by the Program Adviser
  2. Be in good academic standing (i.e., must not be in violation of the maximum residency rule);
  3. Have a GWA of at least 1.66 in the program he/she is enrolled in;
  4. Not enjoy any other scholarship; and
  5. Have a load of 9-12 units per semester (Based on the True Copy of Grades)
  6. Signed scholarship contract.
  7. Proof of Source of Income

B. Retaining My Master's Coursework Scholarship

1. 1. Application Letter addressed to Dean endorsed by the Program Adviser
  2. Be in good academic standing;
  3. Have a GWA of at least 1.66;
  4. Not enjoy any other scholarship;
  5. Have a load of 9-12 units per semester (TCG)
  6. Not have an outstanding grade of INC as of the date of registration;
  7. Not have been given any disciplinary action worse than 5 class days suspension;
  8. Not have exceeded 5 semesters as a beneficiary of the same scholarship
  9. Sign the scholarship contract.
  10. Proof of Source of Income

C. Requirements for the Thesis Writing Scholarship

1. 1. Application Letter addressed to Dean endorsed by the Program Adviser
  2. 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 (Report of Proposal Defense)
  3. Be on active status/Form5 (i.e. currently enrolled)
  4. 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.
  5. Proof of Source of Income

D. Requirements for the Thesis Writing Travel Grant

1. 1. Application Letter addressed to Dean endorsed by the Program Adviser
  2. Have successfully defended his/her thesis proposal;(Report of Proposal Defense)
  3. Be on active status/Form5 (i.e. currently enrolled);
  4. Have a GWA of at least 1.50 (TCG); and
  5. Have submitted a research plan and budget approved by the Admissions and Scholarship Committee.
  6. Proof of Source of Income

Submit your Scholarship Applications

To submit your applications, please email the AC Office of the College Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Use the subject and the filenaming guide below:

Email Subject: DELA CRUZ_Juan_MAAS - Angara Scholarship App for 2nd Sem, 25-26

File Name: DELA CRUZ_Juan_MAAS - Angara Scholarship App for 2nd Sem, 25-26

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