The University of the East campus in Manila. — UE FILE PHOTO

The University of the East (UE) announced on Thursday the expansion of its scholarship offerings for School Year (SY) 2026-2027 to create more learning opportunities for Filipino students.

“We continue to strengthen pathways to access and opportunity in higher education through our scholarship programs to support qualified and deserving students,” UE President and Chief Academic Officer Zosimo Battad said in a news release.

According to data from the forensic company The Nerve in 2025, 46% of working students dropped out of school due to limited financial capacity, 38% due to family responsibilities, and 29% due to difficulty balancing work and life.

To ease the financial burden among students, Mr. Battad noted that the expanded scholarship initiatives reflect the university’s commitment to an inclusive higher education.

One of the scholarship offerings is the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. legacy scholarship, in partnership with the corporate social responsibility arm of the LT Group of Companies. This program offers full coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees, along with allowances for books, transportation, and uniforms, and a monthly stipend.

Scholars under this program who meet the prescribed academic requirements each semester will continue to receive benefits for the duration of their degree.

Senior high school graduates who received honorary awards from both public and private schools can also apply for entrance scholarships.

Meanwhile, Filipino senior high school graduates, children of UE alumni, overseas Filipino workers, and dependents of employees of LT Group member companies can apply for financial assistance programs, including special tuition discounts.

Student athletes who compete in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and those who qualify for membership in UE’s performing groups, including the UE Chorale, UE Silanganan Dance Troupe, UE Band, and UE Drama Company, can also apply for financial grants.

Qualified undergraduate students can gain up to P15,000.00 per semester under a separate Student Financial Assistance Program.

UE, founded in 1946, currently has two branches located in Manila and Caloocan. In October last year, it broke ground for its new campus in Eton City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, is its first expansion outside Metro Manila. — Almira Louise S. Martinez

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