The Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP), funded by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, awarded merit-based legal scholarships to USC Law seniors Bri Unabia, Myka Reambonanza, and Michelle Aubry Vergara. 

FLP opens a limited number of scholarship shots annually, looking for “the best and brightest law students” in the Philippines. This year, the University of San Carlos College of Law, represented by Unabia, Reambonza, and Vergara, secured 3 slots out of 10, for Academic Year 2024-2025. The students were in their third year when they applied for the legal scholarship and are part of the top 20 of their batch. 

Aside from the grade requirements, they were required to write an essay on “safeguarding of liberty and nurturing of prosperity under the rule of law” and how this philosophy applies in their present and future endeavors as legal practitioners. 

When asked about the impact of the legal scholarship to their law students, the students shared their thoughts and insights. 

“The scholarship is considered by many as the most prestigious legal scholarship in the country. The strict initial requirements to be qualified to apply, and the highly competitive selection process thereafter, make this scholarship a true honor to receive. But beyond the prestige and the financial relief the scholarship provides, it is a challenge to us to make sure that in our future practice of law, we become true advocates of liberty and prosperity under the rule of law,” Unabia shared. 

Aside from being an FLP scholar, Unabia was also recognized as the Overall Best Oralist in the National Rounds of the 2025 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. She is also part of the team who bagged the Overall Best Memorial Awards in the 2025 Jessup Global Rounds. 

Meanwhile, Vergara considers the FLP scholarship as both an honor and responsibility. “It not only eases the financial burden of my last year in law school, but it also serves as a constant reminder that there are people who believe in my capacity to create meaningful change as a future legal professional. This is not my win alone, but also for all who have supported me. It inspires me to continue working with liberty and prosperity under the rule of law, both in mind and in heart, especially for the most vulnerable.” 

As for Reambonanza, the scholarship is a reminder of her purpose. “My application for the scholarship was anchored on a steadfast commitment to serve those at the margins and to make the law accessible to those who need it most. Thus, this grant is more than just an award — it is a constant reminder of that commitment to serve. Above all, it has given me the strength to face the final year of my law school journey with purpose and resolve.”

As recipients of the prestigious scholarship, the Carolinian students will receive a monetary scholarship award of Php 250,000, of which Php 150,000 shall be for tuition fee, Php 80,000 for stipend, and Php 20,000 for book allowance. 

The USC College of Law has been consistent in producing FLP scholars every year. In 2024, USC Law also had three senior students who received the merit-based scholarship, including dissertation awards given by the same Foundation.