We will not lose (the elections) to those Igorots. They urinate anywhere . . . that is why we club them. . . . The Igorots are traitors. They are civil in front of you, but once you turn your back they stab you.

– Baguio ex-Mayor Ramon ‘Jun’ Labo, Jr.
as quoted in a Manila Chronicle column (September 4, 1988)

This, in part, is the reason why Mauricio Domogan kept on winning in the local elections. Backlash.

And why some don’t see the value of this artwork.

To qualify, an applicant must
• be a a Filipino citizen or resident of the Philippines who resides or works in a 4th, 5th class city or 4th, 5th, 6th class municipality;
• hold at least a baccalaureate degree with above average performance; and
• have had at least three years of relevant work experience that relates to his or her proposed graduate study program and to the kind of work or community service that he or she plans to do after completing graduate school

Application Procedure

Pre-application

Prospective applicants are required to fill out a pre-application form to qualify for a fellowship application. The form may be requested from PSSC or any of its regional offices, or can be downloaded here.

Application

Only pre-qualified applicants will be given or sent an IFP application form. Applicants must submit the duly accomplished application form together with the required documents to PSSC or its regional offices on or before the end of the application period. INCOMPLETE or LATE applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Fellowship applications are generated and reviewed on a yearly basis. Please check out our Events section for the schedule of IFP applications.

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The application for The Ford Foundation’s International Fellowship Program (IFP) opens on JULY 1, 2006 and will last until October 31, 2006.

The Philippine Social Council (PSSC), which administers the program in the Philippines, is looking for the best suitable and deserving candidates for the program. The IFP program is open to individuals whose opportunities for pursuing GRADUATE STUDIES (i.e. Masterals or Doctoral) are limited to geographic isolation, family poverty or other forms of discrimination as those arising from physical disability, ethnicity or gender. IFP believes that a graduate education will help develop the professional expertise of these individuals and enhance their service orientation to the communities/institutions they come from.

Eligibility Requirements:

Filipino citizen and currently residing in the Philippines
Has earned a baccalaureate degree with above average grades (B+ or better or its equivalent)
With at least 3 years relevant work experience that relates to the proposed study program and to the kind of work community service that one plans to do after completion of studies
Proposed field of study must be related to one of the 12 Ford Foundation grant-making areas, i.e.: Arts & Culture; Civil Society; Community & Resource Management�ECommunity Development; Economic Development & Economic Security; Education & Scholarship; Governance; Human Rights; Religion, Society & Culture; Media, Sexuality & Reproductive Health�Eand Workforce Development
Is not residing and/or working in Metro Manila
Has not previously studied or trained abroad
Is not working or affiliated with an institution/organization that offers opportunities for an advanced degree
Does not have pending administrative or criminal case.

Application Process

Interested candidates should complete an IFP-PSSC Pre-Qualification Form and return these forms as early as possible to the IFP-PSSC National Office or the Regional Partner.

Step 1: Review of all pre-qualification forms for eligibility
Step 2: Eligible candidates will be sent an IFP-PSSC Full Application Form with all documentary requirements. They should be returned to the IFP-PSSC National Office or Regional Partner
Step 3: Screening of complete applications based on exclusion criteria, social commitment criteria and leadership potential criteria by the Regional Screening Committees
Step 4: Review by a panel of experts who will look more closely into the candidate’s academic potential and preparedness
Step 5: Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview by the National Selection Panel.

Fellowship Benefits:

Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. IFP will cover the costs of up to three years of graduate study, including:

Tuition and other university fees
Living allowances
Travel allowances, and
Health insurance coverage.

To request for pre-qualification forms and for other inquiries, please contact:

NATIONAL OFFICE
IFP-PSSC
2/F PSSC Center
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel. No. (02) 922 9630; Fax. No. (02) 922 9621
E-mail: ifp.phil@pssc.org.ph
www.ifpphil.ph

Or their Regional Partners nearest you:

NORTHERN LUZON
Human Resource Development
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio Street, Baguio City 2600
Tel. (074) 442 3043 / 442 2793
Fax. No. (074) 442 2842
E-mail. assthrd@slu.edu.ph

Office of the Academic Affairs
Saint Louis College
Lingsat, San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No. (072) 242 5535
Fax No. (072) 888 3955

Human Resource Development
Saint Mary’s University
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Telefax. (078) 321 2117
E-mail: jtayaban@digitelone.com

SOUTHERN LUZON:

Office of the Executive Director
Ateneo Social Science Research Center
Ateneo de Naga University
Bagumbayan, Naga City 4400
Tel. No. (054) 472 3178 / 472 2368 loc 2550 / 2551
E-mail. asrc@sili.adnu.edu.ph

VISAYAS
Office of International Linkages
University of San Carlos
P del rosario St., Cebu City 6000
Telefax. (032) 253 7183
E-mail: intl.linkages@usc.edu.ph

Center for Research & Publications
University of San Agustin
Gen Luna St., Iloilo City 5000
Tel. (033) 337 4841 to 44 loc 242
Fax. (033) 337 7716
E-mail. research@usa.edu.ph

MINDANAO

Office of the President
Notre Dame of Dadiangas Business Resource Center Foundation Inc
Marist ave., General Santos City 9500
Tel. (083) 552 3252
Fax (083) 552 5400
e-mail. brbm@nddc.edu.ph

Office of the President
Andres Bonifacio College
College Park, Dipolog City 7100
Tel (065) 212 4645
Fax (065) 212 4884