Of the total graduating SEARCA scholars at UPLB, 8 have completed their PhD degree programs while 11 finished with a Master of Science degree. The graduates are:
- Bounxou Xayxana, MS Community Development
- Hoang Ha Anh, MS Environmental Science
- Hor Rathna, MS Food Science
- Karen Grace P. Jullado, MS Agronomy
- Keosangkhom Phommaseng, MS Environmental Science
- Kyi Mon Mon Ko, MS Agronomy
- Myo Win Maung, MS Environmental Science
- Nouansisavad Sombounsack, MS Animal Science
- Outhevy Vongmany, MS Environmental Science
- Peter James C. Icalia, MS Animal Science
- Stanan Phanapaipong, MS Extension Education
- Areerat Lunpha, PhD Animal Science
- Cherdpong Kheerajit, PhD Development Communication
- Emelyn S. Peñaranda, PhD Environmental Science
- Florante Victor M. Balatico, PhD Agricultural Economics
- Mac Nhu Binh, PhD Environmental Science
- Myint Myint Soe, PhD Entomology
- Queenie Ann L. Curayag, PhD Food Science and Technology
- Pattaraporn Poommarin, PhD Animal Science
In a simple send-off program for the graduating SEARCA scholars, Dr. Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr., SEARCA Director, reiterated just how proud SEARCA is of them for completing their degree programs. He likewise reminded the new graduates that their bond with SEARCA has not ended with the completion of their degree programs, as they are now part of the SEARCA graduate alumni, who have formed country associations in almost all Southeast Asian countries.
Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Cristeta N. Cuaresma, SEARCA Program Head for Graduate Scholarship said that the new graduates are likewise considered as SEARCA Ambassadors of Goodwill.
On the other hand, Mr. Stanan Phanapaipong, in behalf of the graduating class extended his gratitude to SEARCA for all the support that the Center has given from the start to completion of their study programs and assured the Center that they will do what they can to help SEARCA in its development agenda in the region.
Since its establishment in Academic Year 1968/69, SEARCA Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded 1,555 various scholarship grants to nationals of SEAMEO member countries.