Foundation

History

Megaworld Foundation, Inc. was established in 1999 as Megaworld Corporation’s socio-civic arm. It initially offered scholarship grants to students taking up Engineering and Architecture courses at the University of the Philippines and Mapua Institute of Technology, where it sponsored 70 scholars from first to fourth year. In 2000, it included the following schools in its scholarship program: University of Sto. Tomas, University of the East, Far Eastern University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Since 1999, the Foundation has also given financial assistance and support to a variety of organizations that aim to promote social justice and improve the lives of Filipinos. In 2005, it made the leadership grant part of its scholarship program as its way of supporting the country’s future leaders. Leadership grants are given to students that excel both in their academic and extra-curricular activities.

Vision

To be a leading foundation that promotes corporate social responsibility by organizing and supporting educational and charitable programs geared toward the social and economic development of the less privileged.

Mission

• To provide scholarship grants to financially handicapped but academically qualified students
• To acknowledge students with leadership qualities and support their activities
• To provide financial assistance to foundations and socio-civic organizations that share the same vision as the Foundation

Officers of the Megaworld Foundation

• Andrew L. Tan – Chairman
• Francisco C. Canuto – President
• Antonio T. Tan – Treasurer
• Lourdes G. Clemente – Corporate Secretary

Scholarship Grant

Regular Scholarship

For applicants who are incoming freshmen:

• Final grade report in fourth year high school with no failing grade, and with an average of at least 85 percent or its equivalent
• Certification of upper 10 percent ranking in the graduating batch
• A passing result in the university entrance exam, a letter of admission or certificate of enrollment

General Requirements:

• Medical certificate with attending physician’s license number
• Certificate of good moral character from the most recent school attended
• Barangay clearance stating no derogatory record
• NBI or police clearance
• Income tax return (ITR) or affidavit and BIR certification for tax exemption of father and mother or guardian (combined gross annual income should not exceed P300,000)
• NSO-certified birth certificate
• Two 2x2 pictures
• Two 1x1 pictures
• Photograph of applicant with family or guardian

Upon completion of the above requirements, applicants will be asked to fill out documents, take exams and undergo interviews to further assess their qualifications.

Accredited Schools for Regular Scholarship

• Adamson University
• Ateneo de Manila University
• Centro Escolar University
• Far Eastern University
• Far Eastern University – East Asia College
• Lyceum of the Philippines
• Mapua Institute of Technology
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Technological Institute of the Philippines
• Technological University of the Philippines
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the East – Manila
• University of the Philippines – Diliman

Accredited Schools for Leadership Grant

• Ateneo de Manila University
• University of the Philippines – Diliman

Accepted Courses

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Accountancy
• Business courses

Donation-giving

Primary Areas of Concern

• Education for marginalized Filipino youth
• Alleviation of poverty
• Social justice
• Good governance
• Environmental conservation

Criteria for Selection

• Formal/non-formal/special education
• Early childhood care and development
• Shelter and rehabilitation
• Health and nutrition/health and medical care
• Provision of medical, school or training equipment
• Environmental awareness and conservation
• Community assistance and livelihood programs

Contact Details

MEGAWORLD FOUNDATION, INC.
G/F The World Centre
330 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
Makati City
Tel: 8678826 loc.505
Fax: 8678001
Email: csr [at] megaworldcorp.com
Website: www.megaworldcorp.com