Hello there! The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ #OpportunitiesCorner is an update on available scholarships, exchange programs, conferences, workshops, and other skill-enhancing initiatives for UP Diliman students. Here’s for the 4th week of September 2025:

ASIAN FORUM ON ENTERPRISE FOR SOCIETY 2025 IN MAKATI

The Asian Institute of Management Ramon V. del Rosario, Sr. Center for Enterprise and Society (AIM-RVR Center), together with the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), is hosting the fourth edition of the Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society (AFES). This year’s theme is “Navigating Disruption: Enterprise Priorities for a Resilient Future.” AFES goes beyond raising awareness by equipping participants with insights on how enterprises can drive resilience and inclusivity in Asian society. Keynote speakers include His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General, and Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation. The Forum will serve as a premier platform for building connections among thought leaders, including the next generation of future leaders.

Event Details
🔍 Detailed Info: Primer
📅 Date: November 11-12, 2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
📍 Place: Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines

The Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society (AFES) is a long-running premier platform for dialogue on the evolving role of enterprises in creating meaningful contributions for society. The Forum highlights thought leadership and innovative practices that advance social, economic, and environmental development in the Philippines and across the Asian region. AFES 2025 will bring together global practitioners, thinkers, and business and community leaders to exchange ideas on society’s most pressing challenges and explore how businesses can serve as agents of resilience and inclusivity toward a better, brighter, and more sustainable future.

Outstanding individuals from leading universities across the country will join this experience alongside prominent business, political, and economic figures. Ten (10) students will receive complimentary two-day passes to the Forum, each valued at ₱25,000.

The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) will nominate both undergraduate and graduate students to the AIM-RVR Center for consideration. The AIM-RVR Center encourages a diverse slate of nominations across gender, degree programs, and backgrounds. Selected students must be able to actively engage in meaningful discussions and commit to attending the entire two-day program.

Application
📅 Deadline: September 29, 2025 (Mon), 12NN
📝 Apply now: forms.gle/Mkuf4XhLKc9McSbo6 (10 slots only)

Questions?
Contact Yam of UPD OVCSA via email info.ovcsa.upd@up.edu.ph.

ASIAN YOUTH LEADERS TRAVEL AND LEARNING CAMP IN JAPAN

The 14th Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) is now open for applications from youth leaders worldwide. Recognized as a premier leadership program rooted in Asia with a global outlook, AYLTLC seeks to enhance participants’ abilities in cross-cultural interaction and cooperation.

Event Details
🔍 Detailed Info: ayltlc.com
📅 Date: March 1 to 5, 2026
📍 Place: Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan

Eligibility

• Students from high schools, colleges and universities around the world
• Students who are healthy, curious, aspirant and outgoing
• Students who love travelling and learning

Application
📅 Deadline of First Round of Registration: October 1, 2025
📝 Register now: https://www.ayltlc.com/registration

Questions?
Contact Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp via email at ps@ayltlc.com.

PHD FELLOWSHIP SCHEME 2026-2027 IN HONGKONG

The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong is launching the 17th Round of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (the “Scheme”) for 2026/27 academic year intake. The Scheme established in 2009 aims to attract top international students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong’s world-class research universities.

At present, the fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$28,400 (approx. US$3,640) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approx. US$1,820) per year for a period of three years. A total of 400 fellowships will be awarded for PhD studies commencing in the 2026/27 academic year.

Program Information
🔍 Website: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
🔍Leaflet: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/Leaflet_HKPFS.pdf
🔍Poster: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/Poster_HKPFS.pdf
📅 Scholarship Perio: 2026-2027
📍 Place: Hong Kong

Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the eight UGC-funded universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background are welcomed to apply.

How are awardees selected
Shortlisted applicants, subject to their proposed areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels:

• Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology
• Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies

While candidates’ academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors such as the candidates’ research ability and potential, communication and
interpersonal skills as well as leadership abilities.

Application
📅 Deadline of First Round of Registration: December 1, 2025, 12:00 NN Hong Kong Time (GMT + 8 hours)
📝 Initial application: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp

Questions?
Contact Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme via email at hkpf@ugc.edu.hk.