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Philippines School International English Scholarship 2026

We award $500 once a year to help a student anywhere in the world learn English abroad. No application fee, no purchase necessary — just a short essay.

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About the scholarship

Learning English abroad changes lives — but cost is often the barrier. To help, Philippines School offers an annual $500 (USD) scholarship toward the cost of an accredited English-language course, anywhere in the world. The award is paid directly to the winner's chosen English school.

Eligibility

  • Open to students aged 16 or older, of any nationality, worldwide.
  • You must be planning to take (or currently taking) an English-language course.
  • No application fee. No purchase necessary. You do not have to book through us.

How to apply

Send us a short essay (200–400 words) on the topic:

“Why learning English abroad matters to me.”

Email your essay together with your full name, country and age to [email protected] with the subject line “Scholarship Application 2026”.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: December 1, 2026
  • Winner announced: by January 15, 2027 (by email and on this page)

How winners are chosen

Entries are judged on merit — the clarity, sincerity and motivation of the essay. The decision is final. By applying you give us permission to publish your first name, country and essay if you win.

Questions?

Write to [email protected] or message us on Telegram @Julietta_Eng. Universities and organisations are welcome to share this scholarship with their students.

Thinking about studying English abroad?

Beyond the scholarship, we help students choose the right English school for free — no mark-ups, ever.

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Philippines School is an independent school-matching service. This scholarship is funded and administered by Philippines School and is not affiliated with any government or university.