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    Funding guide · updated 2026-11-13

    Scholarships in Philippines for international students

    In short

    • Global Admissions lists 3 scholarships open to international students in Philippines, of which 1 cover tuition in full.
    • 2 come from universities themselves.
    • By level: Master's (3).
    • Typical tuition to weigh them against: a master's degree in Philippines has a median listed fee of US$585 a year across 659 programs at 17 institutions.

    Philippines funding by the numbers

    Scholarships listed
    3
    Cover full tuition
    1
    Universities in catalog
    17
    Programs you can apply to
    659
    Taught in English
    659
    Distinct funders
    2

    What an award is worth against a year's fees

    A scholarship figure means nothing until you set it against what the year actually costs. These are median annual fees — over the programs billed per year — from the 659 Philippines programs in the Global Admissions catalog, not survey estimates.

    Bachelor's
    Median US$1,973/yr · middle half US$1,706 – US$3,142 · 0 awards
    Master's
    Median US$585/yr · middle half US$585 – US$1,973 · 3 awards
    PhD
    Median US$585/yr · middle half US$585 – US$1,930 · 0 awards

    Source: Global Admissions program catalog, 2026-11-13. Tuition is the published international fee and excludes living costs, which a tuition-only award does not cover.

    Every scholarship we list for Philippines

    University awards (2)

    Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the program first.

    Philippines·University

    Neil Mark Scholarship (AIM)

    Asian Institute of Management

    $2,500

    Master's
    Open·Next: No fixed deadline
    Philippines·University

    AIM Institutional Scholarship

    Asian Institute of Management

    Full or partial tuition

    Master's
    Open·Next: No fixed deadline

    other awards (1)

    Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.

    Philippines

    ADB-Japan Scholarship Program at AIM

    Asian Development Bank

    Full Ride

    Master's
    Open·Next: Dates announced each year

    Who can apply

    By level of study

    What this list does not tell you

    • 3 of the 3 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
    • Nationality eligibility is recorded for 0 of 3 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
    • Funding in Philippines changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programs get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many scholarships are available in Philippines for international students?▾

    Global Admissions lists 3 scholarships open to international students studying in Philippines. 1 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.

    Are there fully funded scholarships in Philippines?▾

    Yes. 1 of the 3 awards listed for Philippines are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.

    How much does it cost to study in Philippines without a scholarship?▾

    Across the 659 programs at 17 institutions in Philippines in the Global Admissions catalog, a master's degree has a median listed tuition of US$585 a year, with the middle half of programs falling between US$585 and US$1,973. Living costs sit on top of that and are not covered by a tuition-only award.

    Do universities in Philippines offer their own scholarships?▾

    Yes — 2 of the 3 awards listed for Philippines are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programs but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.

    Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Philippines?▾

    It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Philippines are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the program first. Government and foundation programs vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.

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    Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions program catalog as of 2026-11-13. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.