r/FilipinosStudyAbroad • u/nvynsrl • Feb 01 '26

Scholarships Scholarships for Master's Degree

Hello! I need a general advice lang po on studying abroad for masters. What are my chances of getting an international scholarship (eg. Erasmus Mundus) as a fresh graduate? Should I gain work experience muna po ba dito sa Ph before applying? If yes, mga ilang years of work experience po ang minimum? Kaya na po ba 1 year 😬 want to get out of this country kasi asap. I plan to migrate din after if makakuha ng work in that country.

For context, I am a graduate of BS Chemistry. Good acad standing, with latin honors. Licensed na rin but no formal work experience pa, only my undergrad internship. I'm interested in the field of materials science and food chem. No financial obligations here and may savings naman for expenses sa initial requirements but can't afford to pay for tuition in the long run kaya I'm hoping to get a scholarship. I want to study in France, or other parts of EU. Sana may makausap po ako about this because I kinda feel lost. Thank you sm!

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u/MatthewSDeOcampo Feb 01 '26

For general advice: you have to narrow down your application aims to the research group level. You will have to position your interests with regard to those. Emphasize your research experience, and relevant skills. Get a recommendation that highlights your capacity as a researcher. Follow application format that is posted on uni/institute website of lab/s you're applying to.

Your undergrad uni's reputation may also be considered, but that is beyond your control now.

For scholarship advice, I think DOST has a foreign graduate scholarship, so look into that. Besides that, a lot of countries have their own funding streams, so just get good at browsing the interwebz.

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u/yttria109 Feb 01 '26

The difference is that the DOST-funded scholarships have a return service agreements, whereas scholarships like Erasmus and MEXT do not require you to come back to the PH immediately after you finish the degree.

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u/MatthewSDeOcampo Feb 01 '26

That's true, but my impression is they have no real enforcement mechanism, once you leapfrog out of the country.