Scholarship Grants- Ateneo Social Science Research Center (ASSRC)

Scholarship Grants

The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) is a private, not-for-profit organization of professional social science assocations in the Philippines. It was founded in 1968 by leading Filipino social scientists to promote the development of social sciences and enhance the use of social science knowledge and expertise in social analsis and public policy-making. Since its inception, the Council has done this by encouraging the growth of Filipino social science associations and institutions; supporting training activities that upgrade and update social science teaching and research in the Philippines; and disseminating social science knowledge and research findings via conferences and publications.

As an IFP International Partner, the PSSC helps shape the Program globally and implements it locally. PSSC performs the main tasks of interacting with Fellows, from initial outreach to selection, through placement, ongoing support, and post-Fellowship acitivites. Visit the PSSC website at www.pssc.org.ph

What is the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP)?

The Ford Foundation International Felllowships Program (IFP) awards graduate fellowships to candidates who have demonstrated social commitment, leadership and academic achievement. The IFP reaches out to a new generation of potential leaders from groups and communities that have traditionally lacked access to higher education and know at first hand the problems facing their countries and communities. Worldwide, IFP is being implemented in 22 countries and territories in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as Russia.

More than 1,500 IFP Fellows have been selected since 2001. By 2005, over 1,000 Fellows will have enrolled in more than 300 universities in their home countries and regions, Australia, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.FordIFP.net

What's in store for IFP Fellows?

Successful applicants will be able to pursue their program of study in schools in their own country or abroad. IFP will cover the cost of up to three years of graduate study, including full tuition and other fees, travel allowances, living allowances, and health insurance coverage. They will also undergo a pre-academic training on English language proficiency, social research conceptualization and methodologies and basic computer operations and programs.

Who may apply?

Any resident of the Philippines or resident Filipino citizen residing or working in a 4th, 5th or 6th class municipality or 4th or 5th class city may apply. Women, members of indigenous cultural communities, persons who work in civil society social development organizations, and those with physical disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

How are the IFP-Philippines Fellows chosen?

IFP Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic preparedness, leadership potential, service to community and socio-economic need.

How to apply?

You may visit the IFP-Philippines website and access the pre-application form at www.ifpphil.ph or contact the IFP-Philippines National or Regional Offices at the following locations:

National Office IFP-Philippines

IFP-PSSC
2/F PSSCenter
Commonwealth Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel. No: (02) 922-9630
Fax: (02) 922-9621
E-mail: ifp.phil@pssc.org.ph
Website: www.ifpphil.ph

For Northern Luzon

Human Resources Department
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio Street, Baguio City 2600
Tel. No: (074) 442-3043/442-2793
Fax Number: (074) 442-2842
Email: assthrd@slu.edu.ph

Office of the Academic Officer
Saint Louis College
Lingsat, San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No: (072) 242-5535
Fax Number: (072) 888-3955

Human Resources Department
Saint Mary's University
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Telefax: (078) 805-1263

For Southern Luzon

Office of the Executive Director
Ateneo Social Science Research Center
Ateneo de Naga University
G/F F.C. Dolan, S.J. Hall, Bagumbayan, Naga City 4400
Directline/Telefax: (054) 472-3178
E-mail: ssrc@sili.adnu.edu.ph

For Visayas

Office of International Linkages
University of San Carlos
P. del Rosario Street, Cebu City 6000
Telefax: (032) 253-7183
E-mail: int.linkages@usc.edu.ph

Center for Research and Publications
University of San Agustin
Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City 5000
Tel. No.: (033) 337-4841 to 44 local 242
Fax Number: (033) 337-7716
E-mail: research@usa.edu.ph

For Mindanao

Office of the President
Notre Dame of Dadiangas Business Resource Center Foundation, Inc.
Marist Avenue, Gen. Santos City 9500
Tel. No: (083) 301-4606
Fax: (083) 552-5400
E-mail: brbm@nddc.edu.ph

Office of the President
Andres Bonifacio College
College Park, Dipolog City 7100
Tel. No.: (065) 212-8462
Fax: (065) 212-9178