Filipino students aiming for a college slot at eight of Manila’s top universities now have a fresh shot at fully funded education. The Security Bank Foundation External Scholarship for 2026 is officially accepting applicants, with support that can reach ₱100,000 a year plus real work experience along the way.
The program targets incoming freshmen bound for partner schools who are pursuing courses tied to banking and finance. Beyond the money, scholars gain a foot in the door at one of the country’s biggest banks.
Benefits
- State university scholars (UP, PUP, PLM): ₱100,000 yearly stipend, with tuition covered under the Free Tuition Law
- Private university scholars (Ateneo, DLSU, UST): ₱50,000 yearly stipend, plus tuition and fees up to ₱100,000
- Internship slots within Security Bank or its partner organizations
- Involvement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects
- Access to training sessions and learning programs from partner institutions
Document Requirements
- Completed online application form
- Grade 7–12 Transcript of Records showing your General Weighted Average
- Proof of financial standing: Income Tax Return, Certificate of Indigency, or OFW employment contract
- Acceptance letter from one of the eight partner schools
- Applicant’s birth certificate
- Recent portrait photo
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Security Bank External Scholarship must meet all of the following qualifications:
- Must be an incoming first-year college student enrolled in one of the program’s 8 partner universities.
- Continuing college students may also apply, subject to limited slots available at selected partner universities.
- Must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 93%, or its equivalent.
- Must have no grade lower than 86% in any subject, or its equivalent.
- Must have earned at least 90% in relevant high school subjects from Grades 7 to 12 that are aligned with the applicant’s intended college course.
- Must not be the child of a Security Bank employee.
- Must not have another family member within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity who is currently a Security Bank scholar.
- Must not be receiving another scholarship, except for discounts or benefits provided directly by the school.
Eligible Courses
The Security Bank External Scholarship covers selected degree programs related to banking, finance, business, technology, and other fields that support financial operations. Eligible courses include:
- Accountancy
- Accounting Information Systems / Accounting Technology
- Internal Auditing
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Management Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Business Analytics / Statistics
- Data Science
- Computer Science / Computer Technology
- Information Systems / Information Technology
Procedure How to Apply
- Head to the Security Bank Foundation website and find the External Scholarship section.
- Open the online application form.
- Fill in your personal and academic details carefully.
- Upload each required document, following the naming instructions given.
- Complete the acknowledgment and agree to the data privacy consent.
- Submit and wait for the email confirmation. Keep your contact details active—the Foundation reaches out by call and email.
Application Form
Access the online application form through the provided application link. Before starting your application, make sure all required documents are complete and ready for upload.
Application Deadline
The 2026 application period has already closed. Applications opened on April 15, 2026, with different submission deadlines depending on the applicant’s school:
- June 15, 2026 – Chiang Kai Shek College
- July 17, 2026 – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- July 31, 2026 – Ateneo de Manila University, UST, PUP
- August 9, 2026 – Far Eastern University, UP Diliman
- August 31, 2026 – De La Salle University
These dates are provided as a reference for future applicants. Students interested in applying in the next cycle should watch for the official announcement and prepare the required documents ahead of time, as deadlines may change each year.