PHSA Applications for SY 2008-2009

The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA), a government-run
special secondary school for young artists, is now accepting
applications for full special secondary education scholarship for SY
2008-2009 intake. PHSA conducts screening of applicants annually to
search for artistically gifted and talented children who will be
given special training in their chosen art field of inclination. The
school's programs are intended to ensure a continuing source of
artists of excellence and leaders in the conservation and promotion
of the Filipino artistic and cultural traditions.

The successful applicant is awarded free tuition, free board and
lodging, a monthly stipend, classes with Master Teachers, plus the
chance to represent the country in local and international
competitions and exchange programs. The grant is renewable every
year for four consecutive school years upon satisfaction of academic
and non-academic requirements.

Applicants must be Filipino citizens with outstanding ability in an
art discipline, i.e. Music (instrument and voice), Dance (ballet and
folk), Theater Arts, Visual Arts, and Creative Writing; graduating
Grade VI or VII pupils this School Year 2007-2008; of above-average
intelligence; proficient in oral and written Filipino and English;
without any debilitating illness; willing to study in a residential
school; and determined to pursue a college degree in Architecture,
Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater Arts, Journalism or any related
courses upon graduation from PHSA.

The application form and brochure are inclosed for your reference.

All fully accomplished application forms and other requirements must
be sent to Director III Reynaldo O. Wong, Chair, ANSYAS 2008,
Philippine High School for the Arts, National Arts Center, Mt
Makiling, Los Baños 4030, Laguna. Applicants will be notified by
the PHSA to report for assessment and live audition at a specified
Regional Test and Audition Center (RTAC) scattered all over the
country. The exact location of the RTAC and date of examination and
audition will be announced by the PHSA directly to the applicant by
mail or email and in leading newspapers.

For enquiries, please visit the PHSA website at www.phsa.edu. ph or
email Director III Reynaldo O. Wong at yergnow@yahoo.com or at
reynaldo_ong_wong@yahoo.com.ph or call +63917.545.6653 or
+63917.544.0013.

We are hopeful that this appeal will merit your preferential
attention and prompt action in the interest of national development
through art and culture education for the artistically gifted and
talented young Filipino children.

From:
Reynaldo Ong Wong
Director III
Philippine High School for the Arts
NAC, Mt Makiling, College 4031
Los Baños, Laguna

Website phsa.edu.ph
Email yergnow@yahoo.com
Alternate reynaldo_ong_wong@yahoo.com.ph