FWD and Security Bank Foundation back future leaders with full scholarships

FWD Philippines and Security Bank Foundation have launched the Future Leaders College Scholarship Program, providing 10 full college scholarships annually for dependents of agency personnel. The initiative reflects a growing trend of corporate-backed education support in Southeast Asia, where private organisations are stepping in to address persistent inequities in access to higher education.

With one in four young Filipinos out of school, scholarships like this are increasingly seen as essential to unlocking long-term economic mobility and building future-ready talent. For FWD, the move complements broader investments in financial literacy and community resilience, positioning education as central to both social impact and sustainable growth.

Read the full article` to see how corporate partnerships are reshaping access to higher education in the Philippines.