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Originally Posted by Comjuka
The Filipinoes know that too. That's why they are willing to sell themselves to break out of the poverty cycle. Of course everyone will try to get into the subsidized Government Universities first, but there are only a limited number of places in those Universities. If unsuccessful the next step is to apply for any University that will accept you and that's why some end up studying in a University located in another province far from their home.
The fees in these private Universities are quite steep. Factor in the board and living costs and many families cannot afford it.
My sister is doing a 4 year BSBA-HRDM course at the Holy Angel University. This is a private University run by the Catholic Order.
A breakdown of the costs to be paid to the University is something like this :-
a) Course Fees - 180,000p (to be paid in 8 installments before the start of each semester);
b) Books/Materials - 10,000p (paid to university for course materials & not including those you buy on your own at your own cost);
c) Boarding Fees - 86,400p (stay in dormitory + meals).
This does not include daily expenses.
My sister is fortunate that the Holy Angel University is located in San Fernando which is near our home so she saves on her boarding fees.
But 190,000p is still a lot of money to pay.
The costs varies from different Universities as each have their own rates but I believe the range is about thereabouts.
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I hope I don't sound rude, but I guess for 4 years of education, its not too expensive by Singapore standards - of course, reading the post here, I know this is alot of money for the normal Filipino. Comes to about SGD2100/year - SGD1,000 every 6 months. I think I can afford that...
So I guess Brothers here should be encouraged to provide a scholarship to a needy and deserving student? I guess the challenge is where to find someone like that to help... Next time I'm there I need to start looking for applications to the Boat Collector Scholarship Fund! hahaha.. I like the sound of that!
BTW, I was fortunate enough to once upon a time to receive an ang-moh scholarship to study overseas too. My parents couldn't afford to send me.