GBF TeachSTEM College and Master’s Scholarship 2023 is Open

The GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship 2023-2024 Program supports aspiring and practicing educators who champion STEM in their schools and communities. The TeachSTEM scholarship supports scholars by providing them with scholarship grants to complete their degrees.

GBF TeachSTEM College and Master's Scholarship 2023 Application
GBF TeachSTEM College and Master’s Scholarship 2023 Application

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation TeachSTEM also provides scholars with opportunities that will equip them in fostering a STEM-oriented culture among Filipino learners and educational stakeholders.

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GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation TeachSTEM Scholarship for Educators provides support for:

  1. Aspiring teachers through college degree scholarship
  2. Current teachers through master’s degree scholarship

TeachSTEM College Scholarship 2023

The GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship Program is designed to prepare and equip aspiring teachers to become competent educators and STEM experts who can provide the students with conducive and meaningful learning experiences.

Scholarship Benefits

Following are the benefits of TeachSTEM College Scholarship 2023:

  • Financial Grant
    • State University: Php 65,000
    • Private University: Php 85,000
  • Scholarship Grant
    • Scholarship grants are sent directly to bank accounts of scholars  
    • Financial grants may be used for educational expenses like tuition, books, supplies, living expenses, and conduct of research.  
  • Scholar Development Program
    • Access to capacity-building programs  
    • A chance to be part of an educators’ community

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Qualified Degree Programs

Following is the list of degree programs qualified for the scholarship:

  • Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in:
    • Math (BSEd Math) ​
    • Science (BSEd Sci)​
    • Biology ​
    • Physics​
    • Chemistry ​
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in:
    • Science and Mathematics​
    • Mathematics (BEEd Math)​
    • Science and Health Education​
    • General Education ​
    • General Curriculum ​
    • Early Education
  • Information Technology Courses:
    • Bachelor of:
      • Information, Technology (BITED) with Certificate in Elem, Junior HS & Senior HS Teaching​
      • Technology and Livelihood Economics
      • Technology and Livelihood Education, Major in Information and Communication Technology​
  • Technical-Vocational Teacher Educ Courses:​
    • Bachelor of Technical Vocational Major in:
      • Drafting Technology                             ​
      • Civil Tecnology and Construction Technology​
      • Electronics Technology​
      • Automotive Technology​
      • Construction Technology​
      • Computer Systems Servicing​
      • Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Technology​
      • Mechanical Technology​
      • Computer Programming​
      • Civil Technology​
      • Electrical Technology ​
      • Computer Hardware Servicing

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GBF TeachSTEM Requirements

Here is the eligibility criteria required to apply for the scholarship:

  1. The candidate must be an incoming or ongoing college student taking a course in Education with specialization in STEM-related fields, Technical Vocational Program, or General Education.
  2. He or She must be enrolled or intend to enroll in a TEI with LET performance above the national average.
  3. The student must not have failed, dropped, or incomplete grades in the previous academic year.
    • If senior high school, academic records from grades 11 and 12 will be evaluated.
  4. The applicant must have a general weighted average of at least eighty-five percent (85%) or its equivalent from the previous academic year.
    • If senior high school, GWA from grade 11.
  5. Should have involvement in extracurricular or community activities.
  6. Must be willing to teach in a public school in their community after graduation.
  7. Must be of good moral standing. Must have no existing disciplinary case.
  8. Must be in need of financial support to complete studies.
  9. He or She must preferably not be a recipient of other scholarships.
  10. He or She must be in good health.

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TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship 2023

The goal of the GBF TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship 2023 Program is to give working educators the chance to improve vital information that will help them in the future to change and reform educational practices, policies, and institutions.

Scholarship Benefits

Following are the benefits of TeachSTEM Master’s Scholarship 2023:

  • Financial Grant
    • State University: Php 45,000
    • Private University: Php 65,000
  • Scholarship Grant
    • Scholarship grants are sent directly to bank accounts of scholars.  
    • Financial grants may be used for educational expenses like tuition, books, supplies, living expenses, and conduct of research. 
  • Scholar Development Programs
    • Access to capacity-building programs  
    • A chance to be part of an educators’ community

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Qualified Degree Programs

Following is the list of degree programs qualified for the scholarship:

  • Master of Arts/Science in Education
    • Science
      • Major in Biology Education
      • Major in Chemistry Education
      • Major in Physical Education
      • Major in General Education
      • Major in Advance Science Education
    • Math
      • Major in Mathematics
      • Major in Secondary Mathematics
    • Others
      • Non-Formal Education
      • Tech-Voc Teaching (Major in STEM)
      • Special Education

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GBF TeachSTEM Requirements

Here is the eligibility criteria required to apply for the scholarship:

  1. The applicant must have at least 1 year teaching experience
    • In either public or private school with the intent to teach as a K-12 public school teacher of Science or Math (or any STEM-related subject) OR
    • a tertiary level instructor/professor of any STEM-related subject or course
  2. He or She must be a model of teaching excellence, innovativeness, care for learners, and commitment to serve
  3. The candidate must be an incoming or ongoing MA student in education specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Alternative Learning System, TechVoc training OR Special Education
    • If currently an enrolled student, the applicant must NOT be in the comprehensive exam or thesis stage of his/her graduate studies and is enrolled with at least 6 units
  4. Must have a weighted grade of at least 2.0 or its equivalent from the previously enrolled academic year
  5. He or She must be enrolled in TEIs within or above the national average LET performance
  6. Must have no failed, incomplete, or dropped grades from the previous semester
    • An applicant with an incomplete, dropped or failed subject can be admitted as long as they are able to present proof of completion of the said subjects
  7. The applicant must have at least a “Satisfactory” rating in teaching performance from the previous year
  8. Must be of good moral standing with no existing disciplinary case at the university he/she enrolled in and at the public school he/she is teaching
  9. Must be in need of financial support to complete his/her studies
  10. Preferably not a recipient of other scholarships
  11. He or She must be in good health

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Number of Slots Available

The GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship 2023 application period is open to apply. A total of 142 seats available for each of the GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship.

GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship Selection process

The scholarship selection process will happen in the following three (3) steps:

  1. Application Review / Eligibility Screening
  2. Portfolio Evaluation and Live Online Exam
  3. Panel Interview

How to Apply for GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship 2023:

All interested and eligible applicants can visit the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation website for more information and application process. Visit the links below:

Application Deadline

  • The GBF TeachSTEM College and Master’s Scholarship is open to apply now.
  • Deadline to apply for GBF TeachSTEM Scholarship 2023 is July 31, 2023.

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[Source: Gokongwei Brothers Foundation]