The Scholarship of Hope (SOH) is a Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD) Covenant Community program inspired by its former Spiritual Director, Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. It is BLD’s response to our society’s need for quality education among its poor and marginalized members. The BLD SOH brings hope not just to a child. To break the yoke of poverty we hope to change not only a child’s life but create a commu
nity devoted to God, responsible and self-sustaining. The BLD Manila Poverty Alleviation Ministry through the Scholarship of Hope (SOH) provides holistic program to improve the lives of our SOH scholars and their families, thru educational assistance, spiritual growth and physical wellbeing. We provide the following to our scholars and their families:
- Monthly school stipend
- Back to school supplies allowance (shoes, bags, notebooks, pen, etc.)
- Evangelization thru formation of prayers groups, teachings, kasalang-bayan, and various spiritual seminars/encounters
- Medical and Dental mission
- Vitamin supplements (when funds allow)
- Mark 10 program
- Family assistance for incidental expenses (deceased family member, serious illness, calamity and pandemic victims, etc)
- Livelihood program
Sponsors receive the following:
- A welcome Kit with photo and family information of the sponsored child.
- Annual progress report of sponsored child
- Official Receipt of sponsorship payment
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How long will I have to make donations:
Our objective is for each student to complete a college degree under our public school system. We request that you continuously donate until we achieve this objective. If this is not possible, we also accept and appreciate any donation that can help us achieve this goal. You may cease donating for the following reasons:
- Sponsored child has become independent. Sponsored child has graduated college.
- Family of sponsored child's economic situation improved above the poverty threshold or has moved to a different location.
2. What if I miss paying my committed pledge.? We understand that due to our busy schedules, we sometimes miss out on our pledges. We also understand that there are personal circumstances and constrains that cause us to miss our pledges. Should it happen, please inform us immediately. Should you decide to cancel your support, we will look for new sponsor to ensure continued education of you sponsored child.
