This is a press release from the University of the East.
The University of the East (UE) is now accepting applications for the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. (TYKFI) scholarship program for school year 2025-2026.
The scholarship is open to deserving incoming college freshmen who wish to pursue accountancy, dentistry, engineering, information technology, and business courses. Applicants must have a general weighted average of at least 90% in their first semester of Grade 12 and achieve a high passing mark in the UE college entrance test, among other qualifications.
“We urge all eligible and driven students to seize this invaluable opportunity — not only to fulfill their academic dreams but also to carve a path toward becoming future leaders and innovators, equipped with the education and skills they will gain,” UE president Zosimo Battad said.
Qualified UE-TYKFI scholars shall be entitled to 100% free tuition and miscellaneous fees, along with a book allowance, uniform subsidy, transportation allowance, and a monthly stipend, which they can continue to receive each semester by meeting grade requirements and finishing their respective courses within the prescribed period.
The UE-TYKFI scholarship program was established in 1998 to provide free quality education to deserving UE undergraduate students and faculty members. At least 6,955 grantees consisting of 4,610 from UE Manila and 2,345 from UE Caloocan have benefited from the program.
Interested applicants may inquire via www.ue.edu.ph or on campus at the UE Admissions Office in Manila or Caloocan, and must submit their applications before April 11, 2025.
Founded in 1986 by Dr. Lucio C. Tan in honor of his late father Tan Yan Kee, TYKFI aims to uplift the lives of Filipinos through sustainable programs in education, culture and sports, research, health and social welfare, and manpower development.
Tan’s support to the education sector stems from his conviction that learning is a powerful equalizer that can lift individuals out of poverty and foster social and economic growth. He believes that investing in quality education helps create a brighter future for the country and its citizens.
Founded in 1946, UE is a private academic institution that once held the record for having the largest student enrollment in Asia. – Rappler.com
