Bridging Education and Healthcare: Nursing Scholars for the Cabulihan Clinic

At WE Foundation, we believe education is one of the most practical ways to

build a better future. Through our scholarship program, we help young people

from underserved communities take real steps toward healthcare careers—and

eventually bring those skills back home.

This year is a major step forward. Three new scholars from the Self-Reliant Farm

Scholarship Program will begin nursing school, joining three scholars already in

their first year of nursing school in Olongapo and one scholar in Puerto Princesa

who is on track to graduate in 2027. With more students moving forward, our

need for support is also increasing.

Even in state schools, the annual cost per scholar is close to $5,000 (₱250,000).

This covers not only tuition, but also required laboratory and practicum fees,

uniforms, nursing supplies, books, school supplies, and living expenses. For many

families, these costs are not manageable without help.

We are grateful to Philippine International Aid for renewing partial support for

two of our scholars. Their continued partnership makes a meaningful difference.

However, as we prepare for three more students starting this fall, we will need

additional funding to keep these students on track.

For some scholars, nursing is also a pathway to further training, including dentistry

or medicine. These students are preparing not just for jobs, but for long-term

service as healthcare providers and community leaders.

This scholarship program connects directly to our clinic work. Through the

planned Cabulihan Medical and Dental Clinic, we are preparing a future

service site where scholars can return after graduation to help strengthen local

healthcare access. This supports Fr. John’s vision of a more self-sustaining

community—built with local capacity, not dependence.

To help supporters connect more personally, we will be launching a

separate GoFundMe page for each scholar, so donors can choose a student to

sponsor and follow their progress.

If you are looking for a high-impact way to help, supporting a scholar is a direct

investment in future healthcare access. We invite you to donate, share, or

volunteer to support WE Foundation’s work—because today’s students can

become tomorrow’s nurses, and tomorrow’s nurses can serve where they are

most needed.

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