Grab Philippines is preparing to accept applications for its GrabScholar program, marking the third generation of Filipino GrabScholars since its launch in 2023. The program offers full-time college scholarships, bursary support for educational needs, and a career acceleration pathway for aspiring Business Process Outsourcing professionals. The latest iteration covers merit-based college scholarships for three- and four-year Business, Sustainability, and STEM degrees at any Philippine college or university and extends bursary support from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
With these updates, the leading superapp intends to create professional pathways for the next generation of leaders in the abovementioned fields. Grab is geared to provide more meaningful support to its college scholars by connecting them to training, mentorship, internship, and potential employment opportunities within the company.
GrabScholar is part of Grab’s broader GrabForGood initiative, aimed at creating opportunities for social progress and growth for more Filipinos and Southeast Asia.
Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda shares, “I am fortunate to have had the privilege of accessing education through scholarships. As the son of educators and a scholar from elementary to graduate school, I deeply understand the transformative power of educational opportunities. Through the GrabScholar Program, we will empower more young and hardworking Filipino students with access to quality education. We hope this program will widen their path towards achieving their dreams.”
Grab will award full-ride merit-based scholarships to six first-year college students in this batch and provide School expense aid worth PHP 2,500 to 300 K 12 students. The leading super app is also co-funding scholarships for a fellowship program for 150 aspiring BPO professionals.
Among the scholars from the program’s second batch is Sophia Sy, a college GrabScholar taking up BS Medical Technology at PHINMA-St. Jude College Manila and the niece of GrabCar driver-partner Mary Sy. Sophia shares, “There are many Filipino students like me who are determined to achieve our aspirations. However, despite their passion and hard work, many lack access to essential opportunities to pursue academic goals. GrabScholar has bridged this gap for me, and I express my gratitude through my hard work and commitment to excellence as I finish my Bachelor’s Degree – a step closer to my dream of becoming a medical doctor.”
“Sophia’s story is a testament to how Grab’s positive impact on its driver community goes beyond providing livelihood. It extends to transforming the lives of their loved ones for the better,” Roda adds. Sophia joins the community of Filipino GrabScholars, which is now composed of 12 full-ride college scholars, over 600 bursary awardees, and 300 BPO Skills training graduates.
Interested applicants for the third batch of GrabScholar can visit this link for more information.
