Many organizations donate funds to those who identify as Filipino. The Corazon C. Aquino Scholarship, which covers tuition, rent and books, requires the recipient to actively participate in her community and have outstanding grades. The Filipino Excellence Scholarship has no specific acceptance criteria other than an impressive essay. Check with your school first, as many have their own scholarships for Filipino students, and conduct web searches to look for more scholarships.
Many teaching scholarships exist, all with different criteria. The Anne Look Scholarship requires community involvement. The Carl and Winifred Woodward Sandoz Memorial Scholarship rewards those with a high grade point average. Check a scholarship specific website, such as fastweb.com, to find a large list of available teaching scholarships.
Many colleges have scholarships for specific ethnicities or majors that they do not advertise publicly. Check with the desired school to see if there are any Filipino-specific or teaching-specific scholarships, and make sure to call several departments. The teaching department, Asian studies department, or minority services may each have different scholarships to meet the needs of future Filipino teachers.
Those with specific cultural or ethnic identities have an advantage when applying for scholarships. Scholarships potentially receive thousands of entries, so add any details to differentiate. Highlight a challenging childhood, a tradition of service, or good grades - any feature that demonstrates superior work ethic or neediness. Research past recipients and find any qualifications that may have given them an advantage. When writing the application use clear mission statements and make a clear connection between receiving the scholarship and changing the lives of future students.