In its efforts to give back as “Iskolar ng Bayan” [Scholars of the State], the University of the Philippines Alumni and Associates in Manitoba, Inc. (UPAA-MB) extends its bursary project to the Philippines.
This bursary which reflects the value the organization places on higher learning and community support, will have its first recipient in the Philippines: an underprivileged but deserving student of the University of the Philippines (UP) Tacloban campus.
The choice of campus was chosen primarily through the following criteria: potential for UPAA-MB to create impact; overall need by students for financial support; and ease with which to administer the bursary.
UP Tacloban was severely damaged by Typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda), the super typhoon which ravaged several cities and caused over 6,000 lost lives.
Starting 2012, UPAA-MB, Inc. has been awarding a bursary to a first year university student in Manitoba, of Filipino descent, who has demonstrated strong inclination to pursue post-secondary education.
University of Manitoba students in the names of Fredieson Jem Tumambing and Coleen Valdez have been the first recipients of this bursary in Manitoba. The recipient for this year’s bursary in the Philippines will undergo a screening and selection process by a UPAA-MB, Inc. Bursary committee in cooperation with UP Tacloban.
Flapjack Fundraiser
In line with this year’s bursary project in the Philippines, UPAA-MB, Inc. will hold its Flapjack fundraising. Flapjack fundraising is a campaign driven by ticket sales for a pancake and drink breakfast, a 50/50 draw, individual/corporate sponsorship, and door prizes to lucky attendees. This year’s The Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser will be held on June 28, 2014, Saturday, from 8-10am, at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1150 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg. Tickets cost $10.
Through this fundraiser, donor companies and individuals can give hope, support, and change one life through educational endeavours. After the devastation of typhoon Haiyan where almost everything was lost, education will surely be one sweet gift.
UPAA-MB, Inc. is a Manitoba-based Filipino organization which helps the community through Immigration Info Sessions and volunteer work at the Winnipeg Harvest, Siloam Mission, and Christmas Cheer Board Sponsor-a-Family Program, among others.
