Bright future kids

MANILA, Philippines - For young expat children who want to boost their careers (very) early in the game, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 2011 Search for the Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children is definitely worth looking into.

This year, BPI brings a bigger and wider search for exemplary OF children as it celebrates its 160th anniversary celebration.

This nationwide Search is open to college students not more than 21 years old, with no failing grade and with a parent holding a current work contract abroad. To join, applicants must submit an essay titled “What is the strongest characteristic that you have which you think is unique to an OF Son/Daughter that you believe is beneficial to change the community around you?” or alternatively “Ano sa palagay mo ang natatangi mong katangian bilang anak ng isang Overseas Filipino Worker na makatutulong sa pagpapaunlad ng iyong pamayanan?” in either English or Filipino with at least 1,500 to maximum of 2,000 words. The applicants are judged by a screening committee based on their academic excellence, community contribution, and other non-academic talents or skills such as sports, music, or arts.

Now on its fifth year, the Search for Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy children will award seven (7) students with exceptional achievements in academic and non-academic fields for the Ibang Klaseng Talino award, and three (3) students will be given the Ibang Klaseng Community Leader, Ibang Klaseng Entrepreneur, and Ibang Klaseng Artist/Athlete categories.

Application period is until August 15, 2011. Promo details and application forms are available at www.bpiexpressonline.com.