Professional Documents
Culture Documents
was set up in 1992 to help uplift the socio-economic condition of Filipinos through the funding of
educational projects.
The first of these was the Technical Training Center for skilled graduates in various engineering fields. A
significant endowment by the foundation to the Ateneo de Manila University then led to the John
Gokongwei School of Management (JGSOM), a regional powerhouse in the field of management
education. It has also aggressively donated facilities and scholarships, and supported educational
programs to help train our next generation of business and government leaders in schools such as
Immaculate Concepcion Academy, Xavier School, De La Salle University, the University of Asia and the
Pacific and the University of San Carlos. The foundation even donated its prime lot in Ortigas for the EDSA
Shrine. In 2007, GBF granted 34 young Filipinos, the first batch of GBF China Scholars, with full year-long
scholarship to the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University, in Beijing China. These scholars
study Mandarin and Chinese culture in the hopes of strengthening the Philippines global competitiveness
by application of knowledge in their home country.
PROJECTS
The GBF Technical Training Center (GBF TTC) is a P100 million facility in Rosario, Pasig City, a finishing
school for graduates in various technical and engineering fields.
Technical Courses: GBF offers scholarship programs for engineering graduates, with focus on technology
Continuing Technical Professional Education: GBF offers programs for JG Summit incumbents, with focus
on upgrading technical knowledge and skills
Retail & Service Academy: started in 2003, courses that address the needs of the retail and service
businesses
Dedicated to empowering the Filipino youth, The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) launches the
Scholarship for Excellence program that grants 50 scholarships to the brightest and most deserving
young leaders.
This program demands a high level of excellence, accepting only applicants who belong to the top 10
percent of their high school batch. Moreover, GBF aims to provide opportunities to less privileged students
thus offering the program to graduates of public high schools who will pursue any of the following
engineering courses: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, and Electronics & Communications. GBF
partnered with top Engineering schools namely: University of the Philippines - Diliman, Polytechnic
University of the Philippines, and Technological University of the Philippines in NCR; Batangas State
University; Bulacan State University; University of San Carlos and Cebu Technological University in Cebu;
University of Negros Occidental Recoletos in Bacolod; University of San Agustin in Iloilo; and University
of Southeastern Philippines in Davao. Each qualified scholar will be awarded a lump sum amount per
academic year, from their first year up to the fifth year, provided that they maintain their academic standing
of being part of the top 10 percent of their batch, semester after semester.
GBF recognizes Engineering as one of the best courses for tomorrows world, as well as one of the
most valuable professions in JG Summit Holdings. A testament to this would be the foundations Technical
Training Center in Pasig City.
Aside from the Engineering Scholarship program, GBF is also offering another 40 scholarships to the
dependents of JG Summit employees for any college degree in their chosen college or university.
JG-ILED
The John Gokongwei Institute for Leadership and Enterprise Development (JG-ILED) was developed in
2005 to: (1) further strengthen the commitment to continued learning, organizational growth and
career development; (2) enable leaders to develop strategies for competitiveness of the company;
and (3) help in the development of JG Summit employees.
Currently, JG-ILED is in the process of developing different training programs that will cut across the
different employees of the conglomerate. These programs will be geared towards building business
success, developing leadership and strengthening functional capabilities. As JG-ILED is being evolved, it is
positioned to become the platform for systematic and sustained development programs that maximize
internal resources across JG Summit and create a one leadership brand among its employees.
The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Learning & Development Center is an educational institution and
traning facility owned and operated by the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation.
Born from JG Summits commitment to social responsibility, the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation was set
up in 1992 to help uplift the socio-economic condition of the Filipinos through the funding of
educational projects.
The first of these was the P100 million Technical Training Center (now known as Learning & Development
Center) in Rosario, Pasig, for skilled graduates in various engineering fields. A significant endowment by
the foundaion to the Ateneo de Manila University then led to the John Gokongwei School of Management
(JGSOM), a regional powerhouse in the field of management education. GBF has also aggressively
donated facilities and scholarships, and supported educational programs to train our next generation of
business and government leaders in schools such as Immaculate Concepcion Academy, Xavier School, De
La Salle University, the University of Asia and the Pacific and the University of San Carlos. The foundation
even donated its prime lot in Ortigas for the EDSA Shrine. In 2007, GBF granted 34 young Filipinos, the
first batch of GBF China Scholars, with full year-long scholarships to the prestigious Beijing Language and
Culture University, in Beijing, China. These scholars study Chinese culture, management strategies,
economy and politics, in the hopes of strengthening the Philippines global competitiveness by application
of knowledge in their home country.
The center covers three (3) hectares within the Litton Mills Compound in Rosario, Pasig City. It is
strategically located to benefit from the neighboring URC food plant, the Litton integrated mills and the
Westpoint power plant, all of the JG Summit Group.
The center proper building overs an area of 1,800 square meters plus a 50-bed dormitory and hostel.
Classrooms, auditorium, conference rooms, science labs and workshops are furnished and equipped with
state-of-the-art instrumentation reflecting the objectives of the institution.
JG Summit Leadership believes in giving back to society a portion of the honest profits derived from its
business. While it does not subscribe to giving alms and mendicancy, it believes in helping people help
themselves. Hence the strong thrust of the GBF towards education.
Through the Gokongwei Brothers Foundations continuing commitment to education, JG Summit intends to
fulfill its responsibility to the country and lead Filipinos to an even better life ahead.
I saw in your application that you intend to ______. Can you give us some examples,
outside of your own research, of some successful studies in this field?
Can you explain exactly what techniques or methods your propose to use in your
research?
What do you think will be the big thing happening in your field in the next ten years?
Tell me about your honors thesis topic and describe the research methods you propose
to use in your research.
Is there anyone you would specifically like to work with?
What did you learn on your mission? How can you justify "soul snatching?" Isn't it
presumptuous to intrude on other cultures?
Is it possible to have academic freedom at a religiously affiliated university?
Why do so many athletes get kicked out of BYU for honor code violations?
_______ at BYU recently received attention in the news. What can you tell me about
this?
What is your stance on ______?
What do you do for fun when you're not studying, doing research, or performing
community service?
I see you've accomplished some amazing things in your short life. In what areas do you
think you can improve?
I see you've done a lot of community service. Which service project are you most proud
of and why?
I also assume you've been involved in some leadership experiences. Please describe
your most meaningful leadership experience and explain why it was most meaningful.
What kind of music do you listen to?
What is a novel or book that you've read for pleasure recently and like, and why did you
like it?
How would you define life? And what is your position on abortion? What is more
important--someone agreeing with you on these issues or someone figuring out their
own stance on these issues?
What is your "Top 5 " list for the following? Favorite novels, favorite non-fiction books,
favorite movies, favorite contemporary political leaders, favorite historical political
leaders.
What would you do if you won a billion dollars in the lottery?
You have a strong desire to give back to the world. Where does this desire come from?
Your family, religion or somewhere else?
If someone was writing your obituary, what would you want it to say, and what work of
literature would it quote?
What is your philosophy on service that keeps you dedicated to it?
3. Why do you want to pursue this particular subject?: Chances are that
you will be asked by the interviewer, why do you want to pursue this very
subject, knowing well that you cannot afford the course. He or she might go
so far as to tell you some cheaper courses which you can opt for. However,
it is important to note that this is merely a test. No matter what is told to
you, you must not show that you are unsure about what you want. Let it be
communicated to the examiners that, you will find a way to pursue this
subject which you love so much.
4. Why do you think we should give you this opportunity?: Interviewers
ask the person applying for scholarships a variety of questions. The students
must be prepared for any question which comes their way. A popular
question asked for scholarship applicants is, why do you think that we
should give you this opportunity as opposed to all others who have also
applied for it? Giving a proper answer to this question could really seal the
deal for you, so ensure that you give a proper answer which is bound to
leave a very lasting impression in the mind of the person who is interviewing
you, so that he is convinced that you deserve the chance.
2. What is the biggest challenge you have over come?: In this day and age,
without money hardly anything is possible. So if you have come from a
financially weak background chances are that you have to face a
considerable amount of hurdles while growing up. This is a very popular
sample interview question which is asked to applicant. It is important that
you figure out what you are going to say before simply blurting out an
answer. So be sure to answer in a proper manner, what has been the biggest
challenge which you have faced in your life. If you have faced the obstacle
without fear in your heart and eventually overcame it, that will assure you
as someone with character.
3. Is there anything you would like to say?: This is another question which
is often asked by the interviewer Is there anything which you would like to
share. It is advisable that you use this time in a wise manner and give a
good answer which will really be able to win over the interview. At no point
in time should you act in a needy manner, but simply say that your financial
condition is the only thing which is standing in the way of you achieving your
dreams.
A scholarship interview is not as hard as you might think it is, all you have to
do is prepare on yourself thoroughly. It is only after you put in your sincere
efforts will you be able to emerge from the interview with flying colors.
Keep in mind all that you have learnt and no matter what, you must ensure
that you are always acting in a respectable manner. Scholarships are
granted only after an intensive screening purpose, it is for this reason that
you have to show that you are someone who is truly deserving and would
never waste the opportunity which has been granted to you on a golden
platter.