Papers, Newsletters, Reports & StatementsPCID Awards STAR Scholarship for the Diploma in Women, Peace and Security in MSU-Maguindanao
Maguindanao del Norte, 12 December 2025 — The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) is honored to announce the scholarship awardees from the second cohort of the Diploma on Women, Peace and Security (DWPS), under the Santanina T. Rasul (STAR) scholarship program.
The STAR scholarship initiative commemorates the enduring legacy of the late Santanina T. Rasul, the first Muslim woman elected to the Senate of the Philippines, and principal author of the law recognizing March 8 as National Women’s Day in the Philippines. Through this program, PCID reaffirms its commitment to Senator Rasul’s lifelong advocacy for women’s empowerment, education, peace, and equal opportunity.
The DWPS Scholarship Committee has successfully screened applicants from the second cohort of the diploma program, identifying four (4) eligible students to advance in the program. The selected scholars were identified on the basis of their professional experience, academic qualifications, and associated personal objectives. STAR scholarship awardees are set to receive substantial benefits including full tuition fee, all associated program costs, allowance, incidentals, and Mentorship and capacity-building programs to enhance leadership and life skills.
Listed below are the STAR scholarship awardees:
- Elene Mae E. Allanic
- Esnaira S. Salem
- Dermayna A. Jamar
- Mar-Udzna A. Sawadi
The second-cohort scholars represent the next generation of leaders who will carry forward Senator Rasul’s vision in the fields of peace, gender, security, and development. PCID congratulates the new scholars and expresses deep gratitude to all supporters and stakeholders who have made the STAR scholarship possible.