Future educators, here’s some good news worth sharing. The PLDT-Smart Foundation Gabay Guro Scholarship Program is once again accepting applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. For over 15 years, this program has stood beside young Filipinos who dream of teaching, backing more than 2,300 scholars and helping nearly 1,900 of them reach graduation. If you’re stepping into your first year of college and hoping to become a teacher, this could be your chance to study with real support behind you.
Benefits
- Financial assistance to help cover the cost of an education degree
- Support and mentorship for students preparing to enter the teaching profession
- Access to a nationwide network of partner state colleges and universities
- A pathway to serve Filipino communities that need dedicated teachers most
Document Requirements
- Completed application form
- Undertaking consent form
- A personal essay titled “My Autobiography”
- Copies of your Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards
- Proof of family income (Income Tax Return or Certificate of Indigency)
- One 2×2 ID photo
Schools/Campuses Covered
- Cebu Technological University – Main Campus
- Cebu Technological University – Guba Campus
- Cebu Technological University – Dumanjug Campus
- Cebu Technological University – Naga Campus
- Cebu Technological University – San Fernando Campus
Eligible Programs
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Special Needs Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – Filipino
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – Science
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – Social Studies
- Bachelor of Secondary Education – Values Education
- Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education – Home Economics
- Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education – Industrial Arts
- Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education – Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Automotive Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Civil and Construction Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Drafting Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Electrical Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Electronics Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Garments, Fashion and Design Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Food and Service Management Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education – Welding and Fabrication Technology
Qualifications
This scholarship is open exclusively to Education students of Cebu Technological University (CTU) who are enrolled for Academic Year 2026–2027. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in any of the following degree programs:
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Special Needs Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) — with majors in English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Values Education
- Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLE) — with majors in Home Economics, Industrial Arts, or Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd) — with majors in Automotive Technology, Civil and Construction Technology, Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Garments/Fashion and Design Technology, Food and Service Management Technology, or Welding and Fabrication Technology
In addition to being enrolled in one of these programs, applicants must be a Filipino citizen, must not be receiving any other scholarship, and must have a family gross income that falls within the program’s financial eligibility threshold. Good moral character and a strong academic background from high school are also expected.
Procedure How to Apply
- Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements before proceeding.
- Prepare your required documents — your Grade 12 report card, a personal essay on “My Autobiography,” the completed GG Application Form, and the signed Gabay Guro Scholarship Consent Language form.
- Rename each file using this format: Last Name, First Name before uploading.
- Open the official Google Form application provided by CTU.
- Fill in all required fields accurately — this includes your ID number, campus, full name, degree program, year level, sex, birthdate, address, contact number, email address, and Facebook account name.
- Enter your total parents’ gross income when prompted.
- Upload the required files in their designated fields within the form.
- Review your entries before submitting to make sure everything is complete and correct.
- Hit submit and wait for official communication from the Gabay Guro program or your campus Scholarship Office regarding next steps.
Application Form
CTU applicants will fill out an official Google Form provided by the university. The form asks for your ID number, campus, full name, degree program, year level, sex, birthdate, complete address, contact number, email address, and Facebook account name. You’ll also need to enter your total parents’ gross income. Once the personal details are done, you’ll upload three files — your Grade 12 report card, your “My Autobiography” essay, and a single combined file containing both the completed GG Application Form and the signed Gabay Guro Scholarship Consent Language form. Remember to rename each file using the format: Last Name, First Name before uploading.
Deadline
No specific submission deadline is stated in the official CTU application form. To avoid missing your chance, reach out directly to Cebu Technological University’s Scholarship Office for the confirmed cutoff date. Don’t wait too long, scholarship slots fill up quickly, and it’s always better to submit early.