St. Miguel Febres Cordero Scholarship Program (Term 1, AY 2026-2027)

Applicants admitted for Term 3, AY 2025–2026 who wish to defer their graduate school enrollment while waiting for the results of their St. Miguel Febres Cordero Scholarship application (which will take effect in Term 1, AY 2026–2027) may contact:

• Graduate School enrollment deferment: [email protected]
• Scholarship concerns: [email protected]

Please reach out to the Admissions and Scholarship Office (AdSO) for any matters related to graduate admissions or scholarships.

• Full tuition and miscellaneous fee waiver
• Monthly stipend of Php 35,000
• Support for up to four (4) academic years, subject to term-by-term evaluation and adviser endorsement

• Applicants to any PhD program at DLSU
• Incoming students, current DLSU graduate students, and pre-graduation applicants (enrolling in the PhD program within one year)

• Full-time study with at least 6 units per term (12 units encouraged)
• 40 hours per week devoted to study and research
• Completion timeline:
  • Coursework and exams: Years 1–2
  • Dissertation: Years 3–4
• No outside employment; official leave from work is required
• Benefits apply only during active enrollment
• Applications must be submitted through an official full-time DLSU faculty adviser, who will serve as the applicant’s sponsor and submit an endorsement letter

All applicants must secure a full-time DLSU faculty member as their official sponsor. To identify a suitable adviser:

(1) Visit the De La Salle University website

(2) Navigate to the College / School offering your PhD program

(3) Select the specific academic department

(4) Review the faculty profiles and areas of expertise (where available)

Note that not all colleges or departments display detailed faculty profiles and research expertise listings on their pages. In such cases, the list of college administrators by college and department, available at [this link], can still be very helpful. It provides the names of department chairs, coordinators, and other key administrators, who are often full-time faculty members and can either serve as potential advisers themselves or guide you to appropriate faculty in their unit.

Email Guidance:

In most cases (approximately 90% of DLSU faculty), email addresses follow a standard format: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (e.g., if the faculty member’s name is Dr. Allan Bernardo, the likely email is [email protected]). Use this pattern to construct probable email addresses based on the names you find, or contact the department office for confirmation if needed.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential advisers before submitting the scholarship application.

January 28 – May 8, 2026

• To be announced.
• Notifications will be sent via email

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  Academic background, research experience, publications, awards, and other achievements.
• Personal Statement (max 500 words)
  Academic goals, research interests, topic relevance, and commitment to full-time study.
• Faculty Endorsement Letter
  A signed letter from a full-time DLSU faculty adviser confirming their sponsorship and support for the applicant’s scholarship application. A sample template can be found here.
• Transcript of Records (Undergraduate and Graduate)
  Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Certified CGPA / GWA
  Official certification from the Registrar.
• Proof of Academic Excellence (if applicable)
  Awards, honors, publications, or other recognitions.
• Research Proposal
  Detailed outline of the research topic, objectives, methodology, significance, and expected outcomes.
• Extended Master’s Thesis Abstract (up to 1,000 words)
  An extended summary of the completed Master’s thesis.

• Apply for admission to a PhD program at DLSU.

  Note: Those who wish to apply for the St. Miguel Febres Scholarship ahead of the GS admissions period for Term 1, AY 2026–2027 may contact the following for assistance: [email protected], and copy Mr. Bienvenido Jr. Tolibas ([email protected]).

• Identify and secure a full-time faculty adviser as your sponsor.
• Fill out the St. Miguel Febres Cordero Scholarship Application Form using this link.
  Note: If the link above doesn’t work, use the direct link below to submit your requirements.
  [https://forms.gle/xbMDbUcoVDAf1K52A]
• Upload all required documents in PDF format, including the endorsement letter from your faculty sponsor

• Applications are evaluated based on academic merit, topic relevance, research quality, and adviser endorsement.
• Renewal is term-by-term, subject to compliance with program requirements and continued adviser support.

Q1: I am not yet admitted to any PhD program at DLSU, and I did not apply for Term 3, AY 2025–26, because my program choice was not available during that application period. Can I apply now even though the Graduate Admissions application for Term 1, AY 2026–27 is not yet open?

A1: Yes. Once the St. Miguel Febres Cordero PhD Scholarship application opens, you can apply even if you haven’t submitted a Graduate Admissions application yet. You may file your scholarship application in advance, and once the Term 1 admission period opens, you will need to submit your Graduate Admissions application.

​​Please note that even if you are granted the scholarship, you must be admitted to a PhD program to use it. If you are not admitted, the scholarship will automatically become invalid. Therefore, it is important to submit your graduate admissions application as soon as the application period opens.

Q2: I got admitted to Term 3, AY 2025–26. Can I defer my enrollment to Term 1, AY 2026–27 while waiting for my scholarship results before officially enrolling?

A2: Yes. You may defer your enrollment to Term 1, AY 2026–27 if you wish to wait for your scholarship application results before enrolling.

Q3: Where can I find the endorsement letter template that the adviser/sponsor needs to fill out?

A3: The template for the adviser/sponsor endorsement can be found [here].

​Q4: ​​If I am granted the scholarship, am I allowed to work or have a job while studying?

A4: No. As a St. Miguel Febres Cordero Scholar, you are required to be a full-time student and dedicate 40 hours per week to research. You will receive a monthly stipend of Php 35,000 to support your research work.

For the list of PhD programs at DLSU and the terms in which they are offered, please refer to this link.

For further details on admission to the DLSU Graduate School, please visit the Graduate School Admissions page.

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