In Taguig, education is treated as more than a program — it is treated as an investment in the city’s future. Since 2011, the City of Taguig’s scholarship programs have provided educational assistance to more than 130,000 students, giving Taguigeño families the opportunity to pursue academic goals that once felt out of reach. What started as a local initiative to support students has grown into one of the city’s most impactful long-term programs, helping students from different backgrounds and fields of study stay in school, finish their degrees, and prepare for professional life.
Beyond One Scholarship: Support for Every Kind of Learner
Taguig’s approach to scholarships is not limited to one type of student. Through its various scholarship programs, the city supports learners across a wide spectrum. This includes students pursuing higher education at Centers of Excellence such as the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University, students with disabilities, graduate students, and those taking up law and medicine. The city also extends support to scholars preparing for board and bar examinations — a crucial stage where financial assistance can determine whether a graduate can fully focus on review and licensure. It is a system designed to recognize that educational needs are different, and that support should be inclusive and continuous.
Expanding Access, Expanding Opportunity
Through the years, Taguig has continued to invest in education by expanding access to financial assistance and creating more opportunities for Taguigeños to pursue their studies and achieve their aspirations. For many families, the scholarship does more than cover tuition. It eases daily expenses, allows students to choose better schools, and gives parents confidence that their children can finish their education in the city they call home. For the city, each scholar represents a future professional, educator, health worker, lawyer, and leader who will eventually give back to the community.
More Than Numbers
The figure — over 130,000 scholars since 2011 — is impressive, but the real story is what those numbers represent: students who were able to stay in college, parents who were able to support their children longer, and graduates who are now pursuing careers they once only dreamed of.
In Taguig, the investment in scholarships is an investment in people. And as the program continues to grow, it continues to show how a city can shape its future by prioritizing education today.
