2018 PHINMA National Scholarship Graduates

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Fourteen scholars from the PHINMA National Scholarship graduated this past school year. From this batch, 6 of the education majors from the Philippine Normal University-Manila Campus graduated with honors – 1 Magna Cum laude, 4 Cum Laude, and 2 others were recognized as top students from their respective departments. There were also 3 scholars who are set to graduate this June from the University of the Philippines Diliman with degrees in Civil Engineering.

Jenny Rose Clemente, a scholar from PNU, spoke in behalf of the graduates. She shared about what she learned during her four years as a PHINMA Scholar and challenged her co-scholars to think about their roles now as professionals and citizens of this country:

“Ngayong lalo pa tayong namulat sa katotohanan ng ating bansa, sana maliwanaw sa atin kung sa paanong paraan din tayo positibong makapag-aambag sa ating bayan. Kulang ang mga katagang “Maraming salamat po” para sa lahat ng taong nasa likod ng aming matagumpay na pagtatapos, kaya naman hamon ko sa kapwa ko Batch 9 scholars na “let’s pay it forward” at sana ay lalo nating pagbutihin ang ating sarili sa ano mang tinatahak nating propesyon hindi lang para sa ating pansariling kapakanan, kundi para rin sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan.”

Together with the PHINMA Executives, scholarship donors, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the members of the scholars’ families also graced the event.

The PHINMA National Scholarship now has 154 graduates in the fields of education, engineering, and accountancy.

Proud 2017 PNS Graduates

user — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:10:13 +0000

Be better than your best: PNS 2017 Graduation
“So whatever your field is, there is a place for you to develop people to be excellent citizens of this country,” Oscar Hilado, chairman of PHINMA Inc. told the graduating batch of the PHINMA National Scholarship.

Last May 25, 2017, PHINMA National Scholarship held a party for the graduating batch of PNS Scholars at the Career Academy Asia, 5F PHINMA Plaza, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

Be better than your best

“Be better than your best,” said Pythagoras Brion, EVP of PHINMA said during his speech to the students. This year, there were 13 PNS scholars who graduated (11 from Philippine Normal University and two from University of the Philippines). Nine out of the 13 students will be finishing with honors. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the PNS scholars in their academic and non-academic activities.

PNS alumnus Curt Cruz welcomed the graduating batch to the PNS Alumni Association (PNSAA). Through the PNSAA, the graduates are encouraged to continue the leadership and mentorship training that they had in the PNS program. The PNSAA provides training, mentoring, and volunteering opportunities for former PNS scholars.

Proud of being a scholar

Yanna Rubio, the PNS graduation speaker, recalled her four years in the program. She stresses that it is not the financial assistance that she was looked forward to – it is the leadership and mentorship activities provided by PNS. She looks back at the Leadership Conferences and Summer Service programs with fond memories.

“I am proud to be a PHINMA Scholar because we are not just beneficiaries, but we are partners of change.” Yanna Rubio she said.

graduation – PHINMA Foundation, Inc.

2018 PHINMA National Scholarship Graduates

Proud 2017 PNS Graduates