It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Tinidor Foods is a veteran-owned, San Diego-based pop-up and catering business that celebrates Filipino flavors while connecting communities through vibrant food events. By sharing meals and cultural experiences, Tinidor Foods fosters connection, supports local causes, and inspires the next generation to create impact through community and culture.
Tinidor Foods understands the importance of uplifting the Filipino community so that they can grow and thrive together. As kababayan, those at Tinidor Food believe in the strength of lending a helping hand and nurturing the spirit of bayanihan—a deeply rooted value of unity, support, and collective progress.
The concept of bayanihan centers around community and togetherness, a tradition that continues to guide and inspire us. In today’s world, building and sustaining a sense of community—through family, friendship, culture, and shared experiences—is more vital than ever.
This scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has immigrated from the Philippines may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how the concept of “bayanihan” has impacted your life, being sure to talk about your personal immigration journey.
In a minimum of 250 words, describe how the concept of “bayanihan” has influenced your life.
In your essay, make sure to talk about your personal immigration journey from the Philippines.
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The application deadline is Dec 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 5, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 5, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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