Basic Eligibility

All applicants must meet the basic eligibility requirements below to be considered. Each scholarship also has its own specific requirements. Applicants must first satisfy the basic eligibility, then meet the requirements for the scholarship or scholarships they are applying to.

Note: All applicants attest they meet these requirements; missing required items may result in disqualification.


  • Provide one of the following: 

    • Canadian passport for citizens

    • Philippine passport for Canadian permanent residents

    • two government issued photo IDs such as a driver’s licence, PR card, or provincial health card.

  • Applicants must have Filipino heritage and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

    • Canadians: Acceptable evidence includes a Citizenship Certificate, Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport

    • Permanent Residents: Philippine passport with a valid Canadian PR card 

  • There are two options (A or B) to satisfy this requirement.

    • Option A: Most recent CRA Notice of Assessment showing household income at or below the 55,000 CAD.

    • Option B: A personal letter of up to 300 words explaining financial circumstances such as family size and responsibilities, caregiving, need to work part time, and steps taken to manage costs.

  • Applicants must be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. To demonstrate enrolment, provide one of the following:

    • acceptance letter

    • upcoming class schedule

    • tuition receipt

    • confirmation of enrolment

    • If final admission is pending, submit a signed statement of intent plus evidence of ongoing applications or waitlist status.

  • A minimum overall B average or equivalent in the most recent studies is required to receive this scholarship. Provide proof by submitting a recent official transcript or grade report.

  • Applicants must submit a personal statement specific to the scholarship they are applying for. Choose one format:

    • 300 to 500 words (PDF) in a readable 12 point font

    • 3 to 5 minute video or audio statement

    Please refer to the requirements under your scholarship of choice for the prompt for this statement.

  • Provide one PDF letter of up to 500 words from a teacher, mentor, employer, community leader, or similar. The letter should describe your relationship, highlight key qualities, and include at least one concrete example. When possible, it should be signed or provided on official letterhead.

    Note: Reference letters are not scored and are used for context.


Scholarship Categories

Recurring FCNSP Scholarships

The FCNSP offers several recurring scholarship categories, each aimed at recognizing and supporting a different segment of the Filipino Canadian student community. All scholarship streams share the basic eligibility criteria listed above.

Applicants may choose up to two scholarship categories to apply for in a single cycle. Multiple applications for the same scholarship in the same cycle are not allowed.

Each scholarship provides a minimum award of $1,000 and typically has at least one recipient per category per year.

List of Scholarships

Exclusive Sponsored Scholarships

Sponsored exclusive scholarships operate on a distinct timeline and follow a separate application process. Applicants should carefully monitor the official instructions posted on the Scholarships page and stay connected through the FCNSP newsletter and social media channels for announcements and step-by-step guidance.

The eligibility requirements and timelines are set in collaboration with each sponsor, which means they may either align with or fall outside of the regular application cycle. In most cases, applicants who are identified as candidates for these sponsorships will also participate in a one-on-one meeting with the sponsor. This meeting provides an opportunity for the sponsor to personally assess the candidate’s qualifications.

Many of these sponsorships also extend beyond financial support, offering mentoring opportunities in which the sponsor serves as a mentor and the recipient gains direct guidance and professional development as a mentee.

Application Process and Key Dates

  • How to apply

    • Create an account on the application portal when applications open. Applications typically open after the Golden Balangay Awards led by the Golden Balangay Foundation.

    • Choose up to two scholarship categories.

    • Upload the required documents (basic eligibility + scholarship-specific requirements) for each selected category.

    • Review your application and submit it before the deadline.

    • You will receive a confirmation message after successful submission.

    After you apply

    • Successful applicants will be announced during Pinoys on Parliament, hosted by Kabangka. 

    Sponsored exclusive scholarships

    • Sponsored exclusive scholarships follow a different timeline and application process. Application to these exclusive scholarships do not count under the maximum of two application limit, as such, feel free to apply to as many as you prefer. Please watch for official instructions on the Scholarships page and stay tuned through the FCNSP newsletter and social media channels for announcements and step by step guidance.

  • Note: The timeline may change. Please check this page regularly for the latest updates and confirmed dates.

    • Applications open
      Typically after Golden Balangay Awards night in September, led by the Golden Balangay Foundation. The application portal link will appear on this website once live.

    • Information sessions
      Hosted by the FCNSP team throughout the application window to clarify the process and answer questions. These sessions are usually conducted on Zoom. Please check this page for dates, times, and registration details after they are announced.

    • Application deadline
      Submit all required materials by the posted deadline, typically around the first half  of December. For the current cycle, the deadline for submissions is on January 15, 2026. Late or incomplete submissions are not accepted.

    • Judging period
      Eligible applications are reviewed during the posted evaluation window.

    • Winners announced
      Announced during Pinoys on Parliament, which Kabangka typically hosts in February.
      For this cycle, announcement is on February 20, 2026 during the POP gala.

    Tip: Start early to allow time for document gathering and any technical issues.