UPOU Faculty of Education

20/08/2026

[SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY]

Call for Applications for the HFI-HCF Nursing Scholarship Program
First Semester AY 2026-2027

📅 Deadline of Applications: 7 September 2026

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and Health Carousel Foundation (HCF), has launched the Nursing Scholarship Program to support three (3) UPOU students pursuing the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN). The program aims to support Filipino licensed nurses in pursuing graduate education, advancing their professional development, and contributing to the sustainability and strengthening of the nursing workforce.
Applicants who wish to apply for the scholarship must complete the following steps:

Before submitting your application, applicants are encouraged to:

✅ Review the eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, and documentary requirements.
✅ Prepare and complete all required documents.
✅ Upload the completed application form and supporting documents through the UPOU-OSA Scholarship Application Form:
🔗 https://url.upou.edu.ph/UPOU-OSASchoApplication
📱 Or scan the QR code provided in the publication materials below.

Please ensure that all submitted documents are complete, clear, and legible. Incomplete applications or applications with missing requirements may not be considered for evaluation.

📌 All applications will undergo evaluation and validation by the UPOU Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance (CSFA). Applicants will be notified of the status of their application through email.

20/08/2026

UPOU in the news:

The UP Open University’s “Talk Story” Learning Caravan brought opportunities for accessible, quality education closer to Filipinos in Hawai‘i—connecting communities, opening possibilities, and strengthening UPOU’s commitment to reaching learners wherever they are.

Read the full story from the Philippine Daily Inquirer: https://usa.inquirer.net/.../up-open-university-brings...

UP Open University brought together Filipino community leaders across Oahu to explore learning opportunities beyond geographical borders.

20/08/2026

Maging Bahagi ng UPOU Sustenableng Float!

Para sa Banamos Festival Parade 2026, bubuo ang UPOU ng isang float na gagawin mula sa mga recycled na tela na ambag ng komunidad.

KAILANGAN NAMIN ANG INYONG MGA RETASO!
* Katsa, flour cloth, cotton, o iba pang reusable na tela
* Hugis tatsulok, 5 pulgada hanggang 1 talampakan
* Anumang kulay
* Huwag mag-ambag ng tarpaulin

Ang bawat piraso ay magiging bahagi ng isang kolektibong likha na sumasalamin sa pagkakaisa at pagkamalikhain ng UPOU community.

SAAN AT KAILAN MAG-AAMBAG?
Office of Public Affairs (OPA) hanggang Agosto 31, 2026 (Lunes)�8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Lunes–Biyernes

MAKIBAHAGI RIN SA PAGBUO!

Maging volunteer sa construction workshops mula Setyembre 5–15, 2026. Mag-sign up sa url.upou.edu.ph/SustainabilityFloatWS2026

Mula sa bawat piraso, bubuo tayo ng isang likhang kumakatawan sa UPOU community.

19/08/2026

Something's about to bloom again! 👀🌼🌺🌸🏵

The rain couldn't stop the garden magic! The 56th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show, in collaboration with the Los Baños Horticulture Society Inc., is blooming soon!

Mark your calendars this October, clear your plant shelves, and prep those plantita and plantito hearts for a spectacular showcase of nature’s best. 🌿💚

19/08/2026

ICDE 2027 Logo Spotlight: The Balangay

For ICDE World Conference 2027, the Balangay represents educators, learners, researchers, and institutions from around the world coming together to share knowledge and learn from one another.

Alongside it is a globe of connected partners, showing how collaboration across countries and communities can help make education more accessible to all.

More than a logo, it is a reminder that meaningful progress happens when we move forward together.

Learn more and register interest to the conference: icdeworldconference2027.com

19/08/2026

What does it take to advance ASEAN Studies—not just in Southeast Asia, but beyond the region? 🌏

Join us for 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒕 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 as we turn the conversation toward advancing ASEAN Studies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

In celebration of ASEAN Month, this special episode of the ASEAN Studies Lecture Series (ASLS), titled “Advancing ASEAN Studies in Southeast Asia and Beyond: Scholarship, Relevance, and Regional Contributions,” will explore the current state, emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in ASEAN Studies scholarship, drawing from the experiences and insights of the UPOU ASEAN Studies Graduate Program.

Event details:
📅 22 August 2026, Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Philippine Standard Time)
📍 Via Zoom
📌 Register at: https://url.upou.edu.ph/LTIO-Reg22Aug26

We invite students, scholars, and all those interested in ASEAN to join the conversation.

19/08/2026

Wika, kultura, at identidad: Paano tayo hinuhubog ng wika?

Bilang bahagi ng Buwan ng Wika, tampok sa “OUtlook: Perspectives of Transformation” si Dr. Jayson Petras, Associate Professor sa Faculty of Education ng University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), para talakayin ang ugnayan ng wika, kultura, at identidad.

Tinalakay niya kung paano nagsisilbing pahayag at daluyan ng kultura ang wika. Mula sa Filipino hanggang sa mahigit isang daang lokal na wika sa Pilipinas, isang daan ang wika upang makilala natin ang ating mga pamilya, komunidad, bayan, at ang ating mga sarili.

Sa pag-aaral ng ibang wika, mas nakikilala natin ang iba’t ibang komunidad at kultura, at mas nauunawaan natin ang sarili nating identidad bilang mga Pilipino.

Panoorin ang feature at tuklasin ang ugnayan ng wika, kultura, at identidad.

19/08/2026

For PDLs, learning can open a way forward

The University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Open University (UPOU), together with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), honored 119 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who participated in the Workforce Development for PDLs Program.

Sixty-eight learners of the 119 participants completed courses in programming with scratch, permaculture, functional English literacy, and business concepts, ideation, and business plan development. During the culmination ceremony, learners received certificates and shared reflections on how education helped them gain new skills, discover their strengths, and see possibilities beyond their present circumstances.

The program reflects the continuing partnership of UP, UPOU, BuCor, and UPAA to expand access to lifelong learning and workforce development opportunities for PDLs.

Read the full story: https://www.upou.edu.ph/.../up-upou-bucor-and-upaa.../

The University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Open University (UPOU), in tripartite partnership with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), conducted the Workforce Development for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) Program Culmination Ceremony on 14 August 2...

18/08/2026

Transforming learning into social impact

At the 5th SEAL Asia Conference, FMDS Dean Dr. Finaflor Taylan highlighted how open universities drive social entrepreneurship and community empowerment. Featuring UPOU initiatives like the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) and OUgnayan, she emphasized the power of open distance e-learning in democratizing access to education and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Read more at https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/news-and-events/11197/

18/08/2026

Malayo man, pero malapit pa rin sa pagkakataong matuto at umunlad

For Filipinos working and building their lives abroad, pursuing education and professional growth can come with unique challenges.

Through the “Talk Story” UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Honolulu, UPOU connected with Filipino workers in Hawaii to share opportunities for accessible education, lifelong learning, and skills development while listening to their experiences, needs, and learning goals.

Because being away from home should never mean being far from opportunities to learn and grow.

Are you an OFW looking to continue your learning journey?
Discover how UPOU can help you access education and lifelong learning opportunities beyond borders.

Read the full story: https://www.upou.edu.ph/.../talk-story-learning-caravan.../

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Honolulu, brought its Learning Caravan to Hawaii on 11 August 2026, m...