MANILA, Philippines — The Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI) honored 16 scholars who embarked on their college journey during the pandemic.
The students have completed their degrees through the scholarship programs.
Facing financial hardship during the pandemic, Maria Krzandra Ong, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate from Manila Tytana Colleges, sought a scholarship to ease her family’s burden.
“With the pandemic and having no source of stable cash flow, I have decided to repay my parents’ hard work by applying as a scholar,” she said.