Quezon City launches Filipino, literature scholarship program

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January 25, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has launched a new scholarship program that would support students, educators and researchers pursuing degrees in Filipino language, literature, linguistics, translation and related disciplines.

Mayor Joy Belmonte recently approved the ordinance establishing the Manuel L. Quezon Filipino language and literature scholarship, which aims to help support cultural development and promote the national language.

It covers scholarships for tertiary and postgraduate students as well as provide creative writing and literary grants.

“The program aims to promote academic excellence in Filipino studies, encourage creative and literary production, support scholarly research, strengthen national identity and expand opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented communities,” the city said.

Qualified college students enrolled in Filipino Language, Filipino Literature, Journalism, Philippine Studies or Education programs with a Filipino major may receive up to P160,000 per academic year at private institutions or a P50,000 annual stipend at public institutions.

Those pursuing postgraduate studies in Filipino Language, Philippine Studies, Philippine Literature, Comparative Literature or Linguistics with a Filipino focus may also receive up to P105,000 per school year, subject to the submission of a research proposal that promotes Filipino language and literature.

A separate Creative Writing and Literary Grant will be established to support authors of original works in Filipino. Recipients may receive P10,000 in stipend support and up to P30,000 in publication assistance.

“Quezon City is the home of the nation’s capital heritage and the legacy of President Manuel L. Quezon, the Father of Filipino Language. By institutionalizing this scholarship program, we are investing not only in our students, but also in our identity as a people,” Belmonte said.

“This initiative ensures that Filipino language and literature continue to thrive in our schools, our communities and future generations,” she added.

The new ordinance amended the Expanded Scholarship Code of Quezon City, which outlines the different scholarship programs provided by the city government to students.