U-GO Scholar Grant 

U-GO is a global non-profit that provides higher education scholarships to high-potential young women in low-income countries. Today, U-GO operates in nine countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Tanzania, and the Philippines. 

In doing so, U-GO works with established local partners to provide financial support and guide scholars throughout their university journey. In the Philippines, Ayala Foundation serves as U-GO’s sole implementing partner and has supported over 1,000 scholars nationwide since 2023. 

Why Your Support Matters 

For many young women, university remains out of reach —  not because of a lack of talent or ambition, but because of the cost of lodging, transportation, food, and other essential school expenses. These barriers limit access to opportunities and deepen gender inequality. 

Investing in women’s education creates lasting impact. When a woman earns a degree, her income potential rises, her quality of life improves, and she is better equipped to create opportunities for herself, her family, and her community. The effects extend across generations and contribute to long-term national growth. 

U-GO amplifies this impact through its international funding network, which matches local donations peso-for-peso. This means every contribution goes twice as far in helping more young women complete their education and build better futures. 

Because when you educate a woman, you don’t just change one life — you help uplift communities and build a more inclusive future.