• Full tuition and miscellaneous fee waiver
• Monthly stipend of Php 35,000 
• Support for up to four (4) academic years, subject to term-by-term evaluation and adviser endorsement

• Applicants to any PhD program at DLSU
• Incoming students, current DLSU graduate students, and pre-graduation applicants (enrolling in the PhD program within one year)

• Full-time study with at least 6 units per term (12 units encouraged)
• 40 hours per week devoted to study and research
• Completion timeline:
  • Coursework and exams: Years 1–2
  • Dissertation: Years 3–4
• No outside employment; official leave from work is required
• Benefits apply only during active enrollment
• Applications must be submitted through an official full-time DLSU faculty adviser, who will serve as the applicant’s sponsor and submit an endorsement letter

All applicants must secure a full-time DLSU faculty member as their official sponsor. To identify a suitable adviser:

(1) Visit the De La Salle University website

(2) Navigate to the College / School offering your PhD program

(3) Select the specific academic department

(4) Review the faculty profiles and areas of expertise (where available)

Note that not all colleges or departments display detailed faculty profiles and research expertise listings on their pages. In such cases, the list of college administrators by college and department, available at [this link], can still be very helpful. It provides the names of department chairs, coordinators, and other key administrators, who are often full-time faculty members and can either serve as potential advisers themselves or guide you to appropriate faculty in their unit.

Email Guidance:

In most cases (approximately 90% of DLSU faculty), email addresses follow a standard format: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (e.g., if the faculty member’s name is Dr. Allan Bernardo, the likely email is [email protected]). Use this pattern to construct probable email addresses based on the names you find, or contact the department office for confirmation if needed.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential advisers before submitting the scholarship application.

January 28 – May 8, 2026

• To be announced.
• Notifications will be sent via email

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   Academic background, research experience, publications, awards, and other achievements.
2. Personal Statement (max 500 words)
   Academic goals, research interests, topic relevance, and commitment to full-time study.
3. Faculty Endorsement Letter
   A signed letter from a full-time DLSU faculty adviser confirming their sponsorship and support for the applicant’s scholarship application. A sample template can be found here.
4. Transcript of Records (Undergraduate and Graduate)
   Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
5. Certified CGPA / GWA
   Official certification from the Registrar.
6. Proof of Academic Excellence (if applicable)
   Awards, honors, publications, or other recognitions.
7. Research Proposal
   Detailed outline of the research topic, objectives, methodology, significance, and expected outcomes.
8. Extended Master’s Thesis Abstract (up to 1,000 words)
   An extended summary of the completed Master’s thesis.

1. Apply for admission to a PhD program at DLSU.
2. Identify and secure a full-time faculty adviser as your sponsor.
3. Complete the St. Miguel Febres Cordero Scholarship Application Form via Google.
4. Upload all required documents in PDF format, including the endorsement letter from your faculty sponsor

• Applications are evaluated based on academic merit, topic relevance, research quality, and adviser endorsement.
• Renewal is term-by-term, subject to compliance with program requirements and continued adviser support.

Applicants who have not yet been admitted to any PhD program at De La Salle University (DLSU) may apply for the scholarship in advance, even if their intended start term is Term 1, AY 2026–2027. Once admitted to a PhD program, the applicant may request a deferment, and the scholarship will take effect in Term 1, AY 2026–2027.

During the Term 3 Graduate School application period of the current Academic Year, certain PhD programs may not be available in the Archer’s Hub portal. Applicants whose intended PhD program is offered exclusively during Term 1 may submit their scholarship application in advance and complete the program application once the program becomes available.

For the list of PhD programs at DLSU and the terms in which they are offered, please refer to this link.

For further details on admission to the DLSU Graduate School, please visit the Graduate School Admissions page.

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