Abraham Dain Dela Cruz
More than Spare Change
I pick up any spare change I get.
A peso from a tricycle fare, coins left from a cheap lunch, or the difference when I skip snacks altogether—these little amounts matter. With...
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Alwyn Mendoza Gegajo
When I was a kid I was afraid of change, until I learned that staying the same was far scarier.
Looking back at the little kid I was, I remember being constantly rushed to the hospital because of my...
Anjello Nyzmuel Deñoso
I often daydream that one day my name and my life story would be one of those “rags to riches”, where I can be an inspiration to other aspiring students. I, Anjello Deñoso, the eldest son of my...
Chloe Amara Basbas
When I was younger, my grandmother—whom I fondly called Naynay—and I had a routine. We’d walk toward the gates of a nearby subdivision where “outsiders” weren’t technically allowed....
Chloe Sophia Formilleza
Throughout my academic career, I have consistently pursued challenges and passion. I believe that the greatest challenge is to not just face new information but to have the ability to explain to the...
Dane Benedict Dionisio
A distant, yet vivid memory of mine as a little boy reminds me of when my mother and I used to dream about studying in a science high school. After I graduated as a valedictorian in pre-school, she...
Gian Francis Linga
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom
This quote reminds me that worrying about the future does not solve problems; it only...
Jacob Iñigo Lopez
As a student at Quezon City Science High School, one of the most prestigious science high schools not just in Quezon City but in the whole National Capital Region, I often stop and think about the...
Jairus Basmayor
In all the ways that I can, I have always wanted to help my family. Every time I come home to our province, I make it a point to assist my father on our farm and lend a hand in our business. Whether...
Jaylord Kriestoff Narte
In a community once known for its challenges and tragedies, I was raised with a strong determination to rise above difficulties and achieve success. My name is Jaylord Kriestoff T. Narte, an...
Maria Lian Yalung
“Ano to-do list natin?”
“Paano ‘to?”
“Puwede patulong?”
I hear these kinds of questions frequently in school. Most of the time, I end up being the one people approach when something is unclear or...
Mary Therese Reyes
Tick.. Tick.. Tick..
I was nine when I set an alarm to practice piano with my grandmother in the morning. That night never led to morning practice. Instead of waking up to music, I woke up to...
Robi Reinland Otia
Ever since I was a kid, I have taught myself that education is a power and key to multiple doors of opportunity. Without it, my life would be different, as it shaped me into who I am today. As I...
Sabina Glen Colegio
I am applying for this scholarship because I believe it can help me and my single mother in achieving my academic and career goals. I am the second born out of the three children my single mother...