To formalize the partnership between GBF and St. Stephen’s, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed last March 31, 2012 at the 43rd Boardroom of the Robinsons Equitable Tower.

“Our faculty and guidance councilors go through a strenuous process of screening these deserving students,” explained Ms. Judy G. Tan, Principal of St. Stephens. Apart from having proof of financial need, candidates must belong to the Top 20% of the current Grade 6 St. Stephen’s High School batch. To keep the scholarship, awardees should also maintain their academic standing and be a part of the top 30% of their group. GBF will grant a full scholarship to each of the selected students; this will cover six school years from Grades 7 to 12.

“St. Stephen aims to provide quality education and all of our scholars must be able to embody the school’s vision,” Ms. Tan continues.

While we want to produce students who are after God’s own heart and are capable of being lighthouses in the community, we also want to make sure that they are competent enough to face the challenges of the real world. Having GBF’s scholarship will provide more of our students with this amazing opportunity.

The Right Reverend Bishop Dixie C. Taclobao, Chairman of St. Stephen’s Board of Trustees, was likewise enthusiastic about the school’s partnership with GBF.

I believe that this is a very strong partnership because it is forged with the best of intentions. The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation has helped a lot of bright individuals reach their goals, so it’s great that they’ve extended help to the students of St. Stephen’s.

St. Stephen’s High School will have its 100th year anniversary this 2017, and beginning a partnership with GBF is a great way of celebrating 100 years of academic excellence.

Committed to empowering the youth, and uplifting the lives of Filipinos, the JG Summit Holdings Group founded the GBF in 1992. Since then GBF has made significant contributions towards bettering Filipino education. To know more about GBF visit http://www.jgsummit.com.ph/csr.html

In the photo are (L-R, seated) Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, General Manager of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation; Elizabeth Gokongwei; The Right Reverend Bishop Dixie C. Taclabao; and Judy G. Tan, St. Stephen’s High School Principal. (L-R, standing) Victor G. Rabelas, Talent Management and Organization Development Director of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.; Dr. Tiu Pai Suan, former Principal of St. Stephen’s; and Alezander D. Zupancic, Talent Management and Organization Development Associate of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

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