The University of Santo Tomas welcomed the largest first batch—11 fellows—of European Union SHARE scholars last January 16, 2017 (Monday), through an orientation and mini-Thomasian Welcome Walk in the campus. Assoc. Prof. Karen S. Santiago, PhD, Associate Director of the Office of International Relations and Programs, gave the welcome address and introduction to the students, who were likewise oriented on policies of the Office of the Registrar by Mr. Reynaldo Isidro; the Library services by Ms. Arlene Matias; and on dormitory concerns by Mr. Patrick Blanco.
The EU-SHARE program, which aims to promote, among others, student mobility across the Association of Southeast Asian Nation—funds the studies of fellows for one whole term, with credit.
UST will host the 11 fellows from January to May 2017, in which the scholars will be taking courses in their degree programs.
| Name | Home University & Country | Host College | Degree Program |
| Ms. Myat Thet Khine | University of Mandalay, Myanmar | Science | BS Applied Physics |
| Ms. Thandar Aye Nyein | University of Mandalay, Myanmar | Science | BS Chemistry |
| Ms. Eaindra Moh Moh Lwin | University of Mandalay, Myanmar | Science | BS Applied Physics |
| Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoang | Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam | Engineering | BS Civil Engineering |
| Ms. Vindy Dwi Paramitha | Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia | Commerce and Business Administration | BS Entrepreneurship |
| Mr. Sivixay Bouhapa | National University of Laos | Arts and Letters | AB English Language Studies |
| Ms. Poe Ei Khaing | University of Mandalay, Myanmar | Arts and Letters | AB Asian Studies |
| Ms. Munyrath Keo | University of Cambodia | Arts and Letters | AB Legal Management |
| Ms. Solinda Boy | University of Cambodia | Arts and Letters | AB Legal Management |
| Ms. Nay Chi Tun | University of Yangon, Myanmar | Arts and Letters | AB Asian Studies |
| Ms. Nurul Fatihah Mohamad Arof | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Arts and Letters | AB Legal Managem |
