Over 50 individuals participated in the 1st Online Session on International Scholarship Opportunities hosted by DA-BFAR XI on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
The virtual gathering aimed to connect aspirants with esteemed alumni who have successfully pursued higher studies abroad. The initiative seeks to provide information on various international scholarship grants to enhance expertise and contribute to the economic growth of the Philippines.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Relly Garcia, Officer-in-Charge Regional Director of DA-BFAR XI, emphasized that international scholarship opportunities go beyond academic excellence.
“They foster cross-cultural exchange, enabling individuals to broaden their perspectives and contribute to a global community of thinkers and change-makers,” Garcia said.
The session, organized by Ms. Christie Mae Ranque Balucos, Officer-in-Charge of the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit of DA-BFAR XI, featured insights along with her fellow accomplished alumni of international scholarship programs. The speakers shared highlights from their academic journeys, provided overviews of Masters and PhD Programs, and offered valuable tips to excel in the application process.
Esteemed resource speakers included:
1. Ms. Rose Antoneth F. Loquere
*Scholarship: VLIR-UOS
*Program: Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
*Institutions: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ghent University, University of Antwerp in Belgium
2. Ms. Floriele M. Gonzaga
*Scholarship: VLIR-UOS
*Program: Master of Science in Aquaculture Major in Health Management
*Institution: Ghent University Belgium
3. Engr. Philip Donald C. Sanchez
*Scholarship: SEARCA-UPM Joint Scholarship Program
*Program: Master of Science in Agricultural Process Engineering
*Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia
4. Mr. Michael Dela Rosa
*Scholarship: FAO – Ministry of Agriculture in Hungary Scholarship
*Program: Master of Science in Crop Production Engineering
*Institution: Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences Hungary
5. Ms. Jolly Mae G. Catalan
*Scholarship: Académie de Recherche Et D’Enseignement Supérieur (ARES) Scholarship
*Program: Specialized Masters in Public Health Methodology
*Institution: Université Libre de Bruxelles Belgium
6. Ms. Christie Mae Ranque-Balucos
*Scholarship: VLIR-UOS
*Program: Advanced Master of Development Evaluation and Management
*Institution: University of Antwerp Belgium
7. Mr. Abdulwahid H.G. Panganting
*Scholarship: VLIR-UOS
*Program: Advanced Master of Governance and Development
*Institution: University of Antwerp Belgium
8. Ms. Thea Mae Q. Baltazar
*Scholarship: VLIR-UOS
*Program: Advanced Master of Globalisation and Development
*Institution: University of Antwerp Belgium
9. Ms. Jennifer E. Hinlo
*Scholarship: Higher Education for ASEAN Talent (HEAT) Program of the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) and ASEAN-KOREA Cooperation Fund (AKCF)
*Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Major in Agricultural and Resource Economics
*Institution: Kangwon National University South Korea
10. Ms. Ivee V. Fuersaz
*Scholarship: Postgraduate Studentship Award
*Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Policy and Management
*Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
11. Mr. Gerald Gumera Aguilar
*Scholarship: DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service
*Program: Master of Environmental Science
*Institution: Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Vietnam, University of Greifswald Germany
Participants are to be provided with presentation materials to ensure that the valuable information shared continues to benefit them in their academic pursuits.
DA-BFAR XI remains committed to strengthening the capabilities and expanding the horizons of the country’s promising nation-builders.
