Two bright minds from the Philippines emerge as the Top 2 winners at the Next Generation Innovations international student competition.
The Filipino scholars won in the international competition, which was hosted by leading international education specialist, Study Group. The finale was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with 8 students from schools across Southeast Asia.
The Top 3 winners have been awarded scholarships worth over ₱1,578,900.
Next Generation Innovations, Study Group’s inaugural international student competition, aims to provide opportunities for driven students to secure scholarships for their higher education in the UK.
Students were required to create a 5,000-word project proposal showcasing how they plan to use their higher education to make a difference in the world. These projects spanned topics from engineering to health sciences and business.
The winning project, “DivorceDialogue,” by Stephanie Jane Magbitang from the Philippines, captivated all judges with its innovative fusion of business and advocacy to benefit her local community. She expressed her excitement after being crowned champion, “It’s a dream come true! I’m grateful for the judges’ feedback and can’t wait to use this scholarship to further my studies at the University of Sheffield. I’m so grateful that applying through Study Group has given me access to scholarships like these to help me study in the UK!”
With this scholarship, Magbitang will be attending her International Foundation Year at Study Group’s University of Sheffield International College this upcoming September, before progressing to her first year studying Law at the University of Sheffield in 2025.
The second runner-up project, “Superheroes Need Saving Too: Innovative Dual-Chip Tracker and a Cross-Border Protection System for Overseas Workers,” by Crescia San Angel also from the Philippines creatively merged modern engineering with advocacy for the protection of overseas foreign workers.
San Angel will be entering her International Foundation Year this upcoming November, at Study Group’s Durham University International Study Centre to progress towards her first year in International Relations at Durham University in 2025.
The third runner-up project, “Pangéstu,” by Vanessa Shannon Suryandi from Indonesia, inspired wellness with an innovative approach toward revitalizing wellness tourism in Indonesia ethically. Vanessa will be entering her International Foundation Year at Study Group’s University of Sheffield International College this upcoming September, to progress towards her first year studying Business at the University of Sheffield in 2025.
The Next Generation Innovations competition serves as a platform that increases students’ access to top-notch academic opportunities on a global scale. International student competitions have a rich history of establishing environments where students can engage with peers and mentors from diverse locations, to broaden their perspectives and build valuable networks.
By creating these opportunities for students, Study Group advocates for accessible global higher education, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.
