CREATIVE INNOVATORS PROGRAMME WITH APL DE AP

APL DE AP, together with THAMES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL is teaming up to help ignite the Creative Industry in Davao City by awarding scholarship both for undergraduates and creative professionals.

On Independence day of 2018, Apl de Ap visited Davao City together with Thames International Business School President, Mr. Joel Santos, to share the recently launched CREATIVE INNOVATORS PROGRAMME. They invited many creative and artists of the city to talk about their program and invited them to apply for the INNOVATION AND CREATIVE ENTERPRISE scholarships of Thames International and Apl de Ap Foundation.

The scholarship are open to those who are want to be a part of the creative industry and is also open to individuals who are already professionals and currently working on the creative industry such as painters, graphic artists, singers, etc.

Apl de Ap expressed his determination to do such as he sees a lot of potential in so many Filipinos.

“The Filipinos are naturally creative and super innovative. It only makes sense that we embrace the creative industries. These raw potentials can be maximized by training & education supported by creative hubs and investments. Through the Thames Scholarships, we hope to transform our artists into creative entrepreneurs. Together with the British Council, DTI, Design Center and PTTC, we aim to be a catalyst to the Creative Industry in the Philippines.” – APL DE AP.

An Open call for application of Creative Hub Fellows will run nationally from June 8, 2018 to July 8, 2018. A total of fifteen (15) creative hub managers will be selected to be a part of the fellowship. Aside from this, a scholarship for 40 creative entrepreneurs, which will be funded by the Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Thames International will also be offered through this program.

About the scholarships:

1.       Twenty scholarships for undergraduate degrees in B.S. Entrepreneurship of B.A. Communications

a.       Both degrees have a focus on Creative Enterprise. The scholars will be trained to succeed in their start-up with the twin goal of hiring artists and creative.

b.      A 3-year program starting in both August or November 2018

c.       This full scholarship is equivalent to USD 15,000.

2.       Twenty scholarship for Professional Diplomas in Innovation and Creative Enterprise

a.       A 9 – month part-time program for working individuals. It combines business, innovation and creative thinking skills. The program starts in October 2018.

b.      The scholarship is worth USD 3,000.

For more information, please visit www.britishcouncil.ph to download the application forms and email scholarships@thames.edu.ph for questions about the said scholarships.

About APL.De.AP

Who doesn’t know this proudly Filipino member of the award winning group BLACK EYED PEAS? This is his way of giving back and showing how proud he is of his roots by creating awareness and inspiring the youth and entrepreneurs to learn and invest in innovative and creative projects and ideas.