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Apply for a FilCom Scholarship

Everything you need to apply for a Filipino Community scholarship. Applicants must be a current FilCom member, or have a parent/guardian who is a member.

Scholarship Program Bylaws

Download the official Filipino Community, Inc. Scholarship Program Bylaws to review scholarship categories, eligibility requirements, membership expectations, Damayan service information, application deadlines, and required documentation before applying.

Scholarship Application Checklist

Please review carefully before submitting your application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

One complete packet is required per applicant.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• 18 years or older: Filipino Community, Inc. membership dues paid

• Under 18 years old: Parent or legal guardian’s FCI membership dues paid

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Initial College

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Official high school transcript

  • Proof of attendance for six (6) General Membership meetings, or
    six (6) two-hour Damayan service sessions, or a combination totaling six

    • Immediate family members who are active FCI members may attend or complete Damayan on behalf of the applicant

  • Letter of acceptance to an accredited U.S. college or university

    • Must be submitted by August 1 prior to check disbursement

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College Book and Transportation Incentive

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Official transcript for the full academic year

  • Official registration for the upcoming term

  • Proof of six (6) General Membership meetings or Damayan service

    • Combination allowed

    • Immediate family participation permitted

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Athletic Excellence / Extracurricular Award

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Most recent school report card

  • Certification letter from school administration verifying participation in one or more school-sponsored sports

    • Includes dance and cheerleading

  • Proof of six (6) General Membership meetings or Damayan service

    • Combination allowed

    • Immediate family participation permitted

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Academic Incentive

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

  • Most recent school report card

  • Proof of six (6) General Membership meetings or Damayan service

    • Combination allowed

    • Immediate family participation permitted

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Career and Technical Education Incentive

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Certificate of completion for the training course

  • Copies of tuition payment receipts

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Cultural Dance Incentive

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed and signed application

  • Proof of participation in a Filipino Community cultural dance performance

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Important Notes

  • Only complete applications will be reviewed

  • Requirements must be met within the current scholarship year (July–June)

  • Questions about eligibility or documentation can be directed to the Filipino Community, Inc. Scholarship Committee

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Where FilCom Scholars Are Today

From Scholarship to Success

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Mia Ruffin

Visual Communication Design, Co-founder of Creative Glow Agency 

Keuka College, 2024

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Rachelle Roldan

Advertising Producer, Apple 

University of Oregon, 2019

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Ciera Kelly

Resident Dental Surgeon at CHAS Health Family Dental Clinic. 

University of  Washington Dentistry, 2025

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Tristan “TJ” Guevarra 

2nd Year - Kineseology student at Seattle University

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Koneal Laguidao

Sales & Marketing Manager, Coastal Helicopters

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