SPU Dumaguete

(Any of the Degree Programs except in BS in Hospitality Management, BS in Tourism Management and BS in Nursing)

The Student Assistance Program (SAP)/Working Student are dedicated to providing opportunity for students who are academically qualified – in need of financial assistance to pursue their studies towards a Degree by working on campus as student assistants.

Benefits:

Ø Free tuition fee for every semester for a maximum load of 21 units

Ø May enroll in any of the Degree Programs except in BS in Hospitality Management, BS in Tourism Management and BS in Nursing

Ø SAP Scholarship sponsor’s the tuition fee only and the grantee is obliged to pay the miscellaneous and other school fees.

Ø The 3^rd and 4^th year students may take up 24 units but they pay the extra 3 units

Documentary Requirements:

1. Application for Scholarship/Financial Assistance Form (c/o Scholarship Office)
2. Application Letter addressed to:
The University President
St. Paul University Dumaguete
Dumaguete City

3. Form 138/Report Card (photocopy) (New student)
4. Transcript of Records (Transferee)
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character (photocopy)
6. Most recent copy of monthly Electric Bill 7. Recommendation letter from the Principal/Guidance Counselor
8. Proof of Income: (any of the following)

Latest ITR of parents or Guardian if employed
Certificate of tax exemption from BIR (both parents)
Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay (both parents)
Case Study from the DSWD (both parents)

9. PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
10. 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 recent ID pictures (1 pc. each)
11. Long Brown Envelope (1 pc.)
12. Long Folder (1 pc.)
13. Entrance Examination Result

Work Conditions:

Ø As their counterpart to the benefit, the grantee is to render four (4) hours a day or twenty-four (24) hours a week.

Ø Be assigned to a particular office within the campus for the duration of the scholarship grant, and render clerical, housekeeping and/or messengerial duties in the said office

Ø Render office duty for one (1) month during summer in the office that the grantee is assigned to

Ø Render two (2) years return service to the grantor after graduation, for those who will be hired by the grantor in whatever capacity and in accordance to the needs of the grantor

Ø In the event that the grantee, although qualified, cannot be accommodated or hired by the grantor, after grantee’s graduation, the grantor may endorse the grantee to any of the CEAP member-school in Dumaguete City, where the grantee shall serve the required 2-year return service.

Ø In the event that the grantee, if hired by the grantor after his/her graduation, does not finish or fails to render the minimum two (2) years return service to the scholarship grantor, for whatever reason, the grantee shall be liable to pay the scholarship grantor the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 5,000) as damages before the grantee shall be given clearance by the grantor, which amount is exclusive of any legal action and other damages that might be filed by the grantor against the grantee for breach contract.

Guidelines and Policies:

Ø The student may not be a recipient of other scholarships grants

Ø The student is expected to be present in all meetings and sessions required of the SAP recipients. Regular meetings are every 2^nd Saturday of the month.

Ø A Daily time Record is to be filled up and submitted monthly to the Scholarship Office.

Ø Absence is to made-up with the approval of direct supervisor

Ø When the student fails to meet the required grade, he/she may be given consideration for one semester. After this, if he/she still fails, the working student shall voluntarily resign from the program.

Ø The grant is not automatic. The student must apply every semester if he/she wishes to continue.

Ø The direct supervisor shall evaluate the working student using the evaluation sheet which must be submitted together with the re-application letter.

Ø The working student signs a contract upon acceptance to the program

(for Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Values Education/Religious Education)

The Religious Education Scholarship is dedicated to providing opportunity for students who are academically qualified – in need of financial assistance to pursue their studies towards a Degree.

Benefits:

Ø Free tuition fee every semester for a maximum load of 21 units which includes tuition and miscellaneous fees.

Ø The 3^rd and 4^th year students may take up 24 units but they pay the extra 3 units

Documentary Requirements:

1. Application for Scholarship/Financial Assistance Form (c/o Scholarship Office)
2. Application Letter addressed to:
The University President
St. Paul University Dumaguete
Dumaguete City

3. Form 138/Report Card (photocopy) (New student)
4. Transcript of Records (Transferee)
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character (photocopy)
6. Most recent copy of monthly Electric Bill 7. Recommendation letter from the Principal/Guidance Counselor
8. Proof of Income: (any of the following)

Latest ITR of parents or Guardian if employed
Certificate of tax exemption from BIR (both parents)
Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay (both parents)
Case Study from the DSWD (both parents)

9. PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
10. 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 recent ID pictures (1 pc. each)
11. Long Brown Envelope (1 pc.)
12. Long Folder (1 pc.)
13. Entrance Examination Result

Work Conditions:

Ø As their counterpart to the benefit, the grantee is to render four (4) hours a day or twenty-four (24) hours a week.

Ø Be assigned to a particular office within the campus for the duration of the scholarship grant, and render clerical, housekeeping and/or messengerial duties in the said office

Ø Render office duty for one (1) month during summer in the office that the grantee is assigned to

Ø Render two (2) years return service to the grantor after graduation , for those who will be hired by the grantor in whatever capacity and in accordance to the needs of the grantor

Ø In the event that the grantee, although qualified, cannot be accommodated or hired by the grantor, after grantee’s graduation, the grantor may endorse the grantee to any of the CEAP member-school in Dumaguete City, where the grantee shall serve the required 2-year return service.

Ø In the event that the grantee, if hired by the grantor after his/her graduation, does not finish or fails to render the minimum two (2) years return service to the scholarship grantor, for whatever reason, the grantee shall be liable to pay the scholarship grantor the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhP 5,000) as damages before the grantee shall be given clearance by the grantor, which amount is exclusive of any legal action and other damages that might be filed by the grantor against the grantee for breach contract.

Guidelines and Policies:

Ø The student may not be a recipient of other scholarships grants

Ø The student is expected to be present in all meetings and sessions. Regular meetings are every 2^nd Saturday of the month.

Ø A Daily time Record is to be filled up and submitted monthly to the Scholarship Office.

Ø Absence is to made-up with the approval of direct supervisor

Ø When the student fails to meet the required grade, he/she may be given consideration for one semester. After this, if he/she still fails, the working student shall voluntarily resign from the program.

Ø The grant is not automatic. The student must apply every semester if he/she wishes to continue.

Ø The direct supervisor shall evaluate the working student using the evaluation sheet which must be submitted together with the re-application letter.

The Religious Education scholar signs a contract upon acceptance to the program.

How to apply for the SPUD Religious Education Scholarship?

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

StuFAP is a program that aims to provide financial assistance to students who are enrolled in an authorized Public and Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This helps to ensure that education shall

be accessible to underprivileged and deserving students. Qualified beneficiaries shall enroll or must be currently enrolled in any CHED priority courses per CMO No. 10, s. 2021.

The Applicant can also apply through their Congressman and the Congressman may endorse the qualified applicant to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

• Full Private Education Student Financial Assistance (FPESFA) – Php 60,000/semester - Priority Courses

• Half Private Education Student Financial Assistance (HPESFA)

– Php 30,000/semester - Priority Courses

• Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) – Any course (To be applied through your Congressman) – Php 7,500/semester

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:

1.) Citizenship: Certified true copy of Birth Certificate (PSA/NSO)

2.) Academic Requirements/Grades:

- For K12 graduates, duly certified true copy of Grade 12 Final Grades/ First Semester

- For ALS, Accreditation and Equivalency Test Passer Certificate

3.) Income Requirements: (whichever is applicable):

- Latest Income Tax Return of parent/s or guardian;

- Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR of parent/s or guardian;

- Certificate of Indigence either from the Barangay or DSWD;

- Case Study from the Department of Social Welfare and Development; or

- Latest copy of contract or proof of income, for the children of Overseas Filipio Workers and seafarers.

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Additional Requirements for Priority Groups/Special Groups (as applicable):

For Indigenous Peoples (IPs):

- Certificate from National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)

For Dependent of Solo Parent:

- Solo Parent ID or Certification from DSWD/MSWD)

For Persons With Disabilities (PWDs):

- PWD ID

For Dependent of Senior Citizen:

- Senior Citizen ID

CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY:

1. Filipino Citizen

2. Graduating high school students/high school graduate

3. General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 93 % or above.

• Full Private Education Student Financial Assistance (FPESFA), GWA must be 96% or above.

• Half Private Education Student Financial Assistance (HPESFA), GWA must be at least 93% above but not more than 95%.

4. Combined annual gross income of parent/s, guardian who does not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 400,000.00), or in cases where the income exceeds Php 400,000.00 an applicant must present a written certification or medical findings of illness of a family member, or school certification of two or more dependents enrolled in college.

5. Applicant shall not be a recipient of any government-funded assistance except for Free Higher Education in SUCs and LUCs under RA 10931, the “UAQTE Act of 2017.

List of Priority Courses:

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)

• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM)

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSP)

• Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in Science

• Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in Mathematics

• Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED)

• Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)

• Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAED)

• Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)

How to apply for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Scholarship?

1. Apply here: http://chedro7.com/csp

2. Fill out and upload all the documentary requirements

3. Save your username and password

4. Follow your CHED Regional Office to stay updated

Requirements to be submitted by the approved CHED grantee to SPUD:

Enrollment Form

Certification of Grades with General Weighted Average (GWA) from the previous semester

The Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education or UniFAST is the government agency in charge of implementing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931). The UniFAST was created in 2015 by the virtue of RA 10687 as a system to unify existing government student financial assistance programs for Tertiary Education in the Philippines.

The UniFAST will ensure that deserving Filipinos are given equitable access of educational opportunities.

Financial Benefits

Tertiary Education Subsidy Grant to Student-Grantees enrolled in Private Higher Education Institutions

Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) student grantee shall be entitled to a maximum of Sixty Thousand Pesos (Php 60,000) as a grant per academic year or Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php 30,000) as grant per semester. The maximum payment to the HEI of Php 60,000 per academic year is set regardless of the actual amount of tuition and other school fees charged by the institution.

The grant is intended to cover academic and extra-curricular expenses, including tuition, miscellaneous and other school fees, purchase of textbooks, board and lodging, transportation, clothing, admission/entrance fees, health and other valid related education expenses and support services to complete the student-grantee’s degree program.

Particulars Unit Cost (Php) Total Cost/Year (Php)

1. Tuition and Other School Fees Php 10,000/semester Php20,000 (TOSF) (TES 1)

2. Textbooks/other learning Any stipend must be Php40,000 Maximum

materials, any further academic divided over 10 months and extra-curricular expenses, stipends (including food, lodging, clothing, transportation, health/medical needs, and

school supplies) and other related costs needed to complete the beneficiary’s education (TES 2)

TOTAL Php 60,000

TES - 1 > Tuition and Other School Fees

TES - 2 > Textbook/Stipend and other related cost of education

TES - 3a > Additional Subsidy for Persons with Disabilities TES - 3b > Board Examination

Eligibility for Tertiary Education Subsidy (Filipino citizen only)

➢ Students included in the most recently updated Listahan 2.0 of the Department of Social Welfare and Development

➢ Students not included under first two bullets above and ranked according to their per capita income based on submitted document(s) of proof of income to be determined by the UniFAST Board. Student

grantee sha

ll be entitled to a maximum of Sixty thousand

How to apply for the UniFAST - Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)?

For those who are presently enrolled for the First Term of the School Year, please submit the following requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

Enrollment Form

PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)

1 x 1 recent ID picture (1 pc.)

1 Long Brown Envelope

Requirements to be submitted by the approved UniFAST-TES grantee to SPUD:

Enrollment Form

Certification of Grades with General Weighted Average (GWA) from the previous semester

(Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System)

Benefits: Tuition and Miscellaneous fees – Php 15,000/semester/grantee (Expenses incurred other than the above-mentioned fees will be shouldered by the grantee) (For College Student Applicant)

• For Military Dependents (1^st to 3^rd Priorities):

Dependents – Children in the case of married military personnel.

Siblings (brother or sister), in the case of unmarried military personnel.

Basic Requirements:

Duly accomplished AFPEBSO Application Form

Two (2) copies of latest 2x2 picture of applicant

Certificate of Live Birth of Applicant issued by PSA

Marriage Contract of Applicant’s parents issued by PSA

Latest Appointment Order (for CAFGU AA)

Latest Grades/Report Card

Certificate of Enrolment (Elem. Or High School)

Registration Card/Certificate (current College students)

College Admission/Placement Exam. Result (for incoming 1^st Year College) Additional Requirements:

a. If parent is deceased (Killed in Action or died in Line of Duty):

Casually Report (certified true copy or authenticated copy) Posthumous Separation Order (certified true copy or authenticated copy)

Declaration of Legal Beneficiaries

Spot Report for Killed in Action

b. If parent is discharged with Certificate of Disability for Discharge (CDD)

Separation Order (certified true copy) CDD Worksheet

Beneficiaries on File

Spot Report/After Battle Report (for CDD, battle-related)

c. If parent is still on active duty:

DLO Clearance of Certificate of Non-pending Case of parent

Certificate of Legal Beneficiaries

Enlisted Personnel – Latest Reenlistment Order

(original/certified true copy)

Regular – Appointment Order

Reserve –SOT/ETAD Order Summary of Information

• For Active Military Personnel applying for Educational Benefit (4^th and 5^th Priorities)

Basic Requirements:

Duly accomplished AFPEBSO Application Form

Two (2) copies of latest 2x2 picture of applicant

Additional Requirements:

a. For Active military personnel (P1 or P2):

EP – Latest Reenlistment Order (original/certified true copy/authenticated)

Officer (If Reserve) – Latest ETAD or SOT Order (certified true copy/authenticated) DLO

Clearance or Certificate of Non-pending case Clearances from TJAG, TIG and TPMG

Letter of Recommendation from Commanding Officer Updated

Summary of Information

b. For Active military personnel with Disabilities:

All requirements of applicable to Active (P1 or P2); and Certification of Physical Profile with sound neuro-psychological capacity to study issued by

the AFP Medical Board and with orders from The Adjutant General

Application Forms may be obtained from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office, or you can download the Application Form from the AFPEBSO website.

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD: Endorsement Letter from AFP

Enrollment Form

PVAO Educational Benefit

Basis of Benefit: Sec. 3 or RA 6948 as amended by Sec. 1 of RA 7696

Beneficiaries: World War II Veterans

Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) Veterans

Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAG) Veterans

Surviving spouse of an eligible veteran

Direct descendant of an eligible veteran

Nature of Benefit: Payment of school fees not to exceed Php 36,000 per year (Php 18,000 per Semester or Php 12,000 per trimester) (For College

Student Applicant)

Limitation: Each veteran is entitled to one educational benefit only

Basic Requirements:

1. Proof of Service: Military Service Records/s

2. Marriage Certificate from PSA

3. Original birth certificate of the veteran’s child

4. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 IG picture of veteran and child

5. School credentials of the beneficiary (i.e., course curriculum/copy of Registration Card

6. Death Certificate of the veteran (if deceased)

7. Death certificate of the veteran’s spouse (if deceased)

8. Waiver of rights of previous grantee/s (if applicable)

Educational Assistance Forms can be downloaded from https://pvao.gov.ph/downloadable-forms/

Requirements to be submitted by the grantee to SPUD:

Award for Educational Benefits from PVAO

Enrollment Form

Benefits: Financial Assistance - Php 6,000/semester/grantee

(For College Student)

Beneficiaries: A resident from Tanjay City

To be applied directly at LGU-Tanjay City

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD: Endorsement Letter from LGU-Tanjay City

Enrollment Form

Grades from the previous semester

Benefits: Total Tuition only

(For College Student)

Beneficiaries : A resident from Guihulngan City

To be applied directly at LGU-Guihulngan City

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD: Endorsement Letter from LGU-Guihulngan City

Enrollment Form

Grantor/Sponsor: LGU- Valencia, Negros Oriental

Benefits : Financial Assistance

- Php 7,000/ semester/Grantee (For College Student)

Beneficiaries : A resident from Valencia, Negros Oriental

SPUD Requirement : Endorsement Letter from LGU-Valencia

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD: Endorsement Letter from LGU Valencia, Negros Oriental Enrollment Form

Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)

The Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) is a scholarship program that offers financial assistance to qualified dependents of active OWWA members who shall enroll or is currently enrolled in any four-year or five-year baccalaureate course in any College or University. A financial assistance of Sixty Thousand Pesos (Php 60,000) per year shall be provided to the scholar.

EDSP Qualification

Incoming

· Must be a child or sibling of a single or married but childless OFW.

· Membership of the OFW must be ACTIVE. If INACTIVE, plus 6 months grace period.

· Grade 12 graduating student or a Grade 12 graduate student but haven’t enrolled in any college/universities yet.

· Must have no failing grades.

· Must not be more than 21 years old upon application.

· Must have an 80% GWA from Grade 9, 10 & 11.

· Willing to enroll in Philippine-based college/universities.

Currently enrolled (2^nd – 5^th yr.)

· Must be a child or sibling of a single or married but childless OFW.

· Membership of the OFW must be ACTIVE. If INACTIVE, plus 6 months grace period.

· Must not be more than 30 years old upon application.

· Must have an 85% GWA or its equivalent from the previous school year.

· Enrolled in Philippine-based college/universities.

OFW-Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP)

A scholarship program that offers financial assistance amounting to Php 20,000 per school year to qualified dependents of OFWs who receive a monthly salary of not more than US$600.00, and who shall enroll in any 4 to 5-year baccalaureate or associate course in a state university/college within the Philippines.

ODSP Qualification

Incoming 1^st Year (13) slot per Province

· Must be less than US$600.00 basic salary

· Active membership status (OFW)

· Grade 12 grades 1^st and 2^nd Sem. with 75% above average

· Regular loads

Currently in college (12) slot per Province

· Must be less than US$600.00 basic salary

· Active membership status (OFW)

· Last year grades 1^st and 2^nd Sem. with 75% above average

· Regular loads

EDUCATION AND LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ELAP)

Education Component – a program intended for: a) survivors of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death; and b) qualified dependents of OFWs who are/were incarcerated/convicted and meted out the death penalty in foreign countries who have at least one OWWA membership contribution. It offers financial assistance for primary (Php 5,000.00/year), secondary (Php 8,000.00/year) and tertiary education (Php 10,000.00/year) per school year in any school accredited by DepEd, CHED and TESDA.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP IN EMERGENCIES (EASE)

EASE is for the dependent of the returning OFW members affected by COVID-19 Pandemic. An educational assistance amounting to Php 10,000.00 per annum for maximum of four (4) years in College level is given to qualified dependent of active OWWA member-OFW’s at the time of their repatriation to the country from the declaration of the outbreak on 01 February 2020, up until the pandemic is declared controlled and managed by the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other component authorities.

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD:

Notice of Award

Enrollment Form

The Government Service Insurance System (Filipino: Paseguruhan ng mga Naglilingkod sa Pamahalaan, abbreviated as GSIS) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) of the

Philippines.

Eligibility of the Members to Nominate a Scholar

All active GSIS members with premium payments for the last six (6) months may nominate, provided that:

a. They are permanent employees in the government who are regular GSIS members at the time of application, with at least three (3) years of service

b. They are at salary grade (SG) 24 or below or its equivalent job level and

c. They have incoming college freshmen-dependents who are accepted in or taking up any 4- or 5-year course or in priority courses (Annex A) identified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) with its own charter or a school qualified by the CHED as Levels IV and III, Autonomous or Deregulated (Annex B).

Likewise, all Permanent Total Disability (PTD) pensioners who are below sixty (60) years of age may nominate their children for scholarship, with their last compensation to be used as basis for the selection process.

Application

Eligible GSIS members may secure an application form from any GSIS office or may download the same from the GSIS website (www.gsis.gov.ph).

Duly accomplished application forms must be submitted to the nearest GSIS office for processing together with the following:

For all applicants:

a. Birth Certificate of dependent.

b. Certificate of employment of the member (not a requirement for

PTD pensioner-applicants)’

c. Certification from the school that the nominated scholar is accepted as incoming college freshmen-dependents during the current Academic Year;

Additional Requirements:

For Persons with Disability (PWD), Indigenous People (IP) and Solo Parent (SP) applicants:

d. Endorsement from the head of agency/office attesting to the veracity of claim that applicant belongs to abovementioned sectors: and government-issued authentication i.e., PWD ID from the local social welfare development office (LSWDO) or National Council on Disability Affairs; Certificate of Confirmation of Tribal Membership from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples: and SP ID from LSWDO.

SCHOLARSHIP SLOTS

a. Four hundred (400) scholarship slots shall be awarded annually to qualified member-applicants with the lowest annual basic salary. The slots shall be allotted proportionately per region. These shall be based on the existing membership coverage per region, per year. The slots designated for each region shall be awarded to dependents whose parents are assigned in that particular region and who qualified under the following categories:

Category A – qualified applicants with dependents accepted in 4- or 5-year courses

Category B – qualified applicants with dependents accepted in 4-or 5year CHED-identified priority courses

b. Further, among the qualified applicants, the combined sectors of lowest-salaried PWD, IP, and SP applicants shall be assured of at least forty (40) slots out of the 400 slots.

c. In case slots allotted for a region are left unfilled due to the absence of qualified applicants in that area, they can be passed on to nominees from other regions that are most qualified for the slots (i.e,, parent-member has the lowest annual basic salary).

SELECTION PROCESS

a. Applicants who meet the abovementioned qualifications and have the lowest annual basic salary shall be given priority.

b. All qualified applicants shall be ranked according to their annual basic salary based on GSIS Member Service Profile database.

c. The initial round of selection for the first 360 slots shall be based on the lowest annual basic salary observing the regional distribution of slots. Of the 360 slots, the first 200 shall be given to lowestsalaried Category B applicants. The remaining 160 shall be given lo lowest-salaried applicants regardless of category.

d. Of the 360 qualified applicants, those coming from the combined sectors of PWD, IP, and SP shall be tagged. If at least 40 have been tagged as applicants from these sectors, the remaining 40 slots shall be filled by the lowest-salaried applicants regardless of category to complete the 400 slots. If not, the lowest-salaried PWD, IP, and SP applicants shall be prioritized for the remaining slots allotted for them, regardless of category or regional allocation.

e. If the applicant has qualified but dies prior to the release of the GSP results, the scholarship may be awarded to his/her dependent The legal spouse or the guardian of the dependent, in case the deceased member-grantee is a widow/widower, may execute the scholarship contract in behalf of the deceased applicant.

f. In case applicants have the same annual basic salary, preference shall be given to the applicant with the longest length of service.

g. In case a member and his/her spouse both qualify, only one (1) slot shall be awarded to the family.

h. A member can only nominate one (1) scholar per academic year. However, a member may have more than one (1) child/dependent receiving scholarships at the same time, provided that the scholarships were granted in different school years.

i. A childless married or single member who will be chosen as a scholarship grantee may only avail of the scholarship once.

j. Moreover in case a grantee does not submit requirements within thirty (30) days from the first day of publication of the list of qualifiers in a newspaper of general circulation, the slot shall be awarded to the next-in-rank qualified applicant from the same region, subject to the approval of the President and General Manager (PGM). Thereafter, the name of the next-in-rank awardee shall be posted in the GSIS website.

SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS

Scholars shall be given thirty (30) days, from the first date of publication of the list of qualifiers in a newspaper of general circulation, within which to submit the following requirements at the nearest GSIS Office:

a. Information Sheet with latest 2 x 21.D. pictures (2 pieces); and

b. Enrollment Assessment Form (if already available).

Failure to submit said requirements within the given period shall render the grant forfeited.

DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship shall be in force for the duration of the 4- or 5-year course chosen by the scholar, unless earlier terminated due to failure of the scholar to comply with the GSP Terms and Conditions and/or the school’s rules and regulations.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

A scholar shall be entitled to the following benefits during his/her 4or 5-year course:

a. Actual cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees not to exceed Php40,000.00 per academic year, regardless of the number of terms (not to include summer classes and provided that the course is finished within the regular duration prescribed by the school for that

4- or 5-year course);

b. A monthly stipend of Php3,000.00; and

c. A scholar who graduates with Latin honor shall be awarded a monetary incentive of Php20,000.00 for cum laude, Php30,000.00 for magna cum laude or Php50,000.00 for summa cum laude.

All payments of benefits shall be coursed through the school where the scholar is enrolled. The scholar has the option to receive his/her stipend either through the school or directly from the GSIS Central Office.

Any amount in excess of the maximum benefits provided above shall be borne by the scholar.

The scholar must submit within sixty (60) days after enrollment the certified true copy of all his/her grades for the preceding term together with the school billing statement and official receipts of the current term to the GSIS Central Office or the nearest Branch Offices (BOs) for submission to CSAPRFD. CSAPRFD shall evaluate and process submitted requirements accordingly. The BOs shall monitor compliance of scholars under their area of jurisdiction. A scholar who fails to comply with said requirement will automatically forfeit his/her claim for that billing period, unless a written notice stating the reason for the delay is submitted within the academic year to CSAPRFD for evaluation.

In instances where payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees are initially paid by the scholar, reimbursement of expenses shall be processed upon submission of the original copy of the official receipt and assessment/billing statement. In case the original copy is not available, submission of a certified true copy of the form shall be required.

If the school determines that the scholar is no longer qualified to continue his/her studies in the University/College, the GSIS should be notified of such fact.

If the scholar is no longer qualified to continue his/her studies under the GSIS Scholarship Contract, a written notice of termination of scholarship shall be issued to the scholar and his/her school. If the scholar graduates with honors, he/she shall be required to submit the original or certified true copy of School Certification pertaining to honors received within six (6) months after graduation to the Officer IV, CSAPRFD, GSIS, Financial Center, Pasay City or to the Office of the Branch Manager of the nearest GSIS BO. Failure to comply within the given period will automatically forfeit his/her entitlement to monetary incentive unless a written notice stating the reason for delay is submitted within the same period to CSAPRFD for evaluation.

SCHOLARSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS

ENROLMENT

a. The scholar shall enroll in the term immediately following the award of the scholarship and every term thereafter, in any school identified in Annex B.

No deferment of enrolment shall be allowed, except for meritorious reasons such as, but not limited to sickness, injury, transfer of residence or threat to security and safety, but only once during the course and subject to the approval of the GSIS and the school.

b. The scholar shall enroll the full load for each term as prescribed by the curriculum of his/her chosen course.

Enrolment of load which is less than that required per term may be allowed, provided that the scholar shall graduate within the duration of the course.

c. The scholar may enroll in summer class, provided that the actual tuition and miscellaneous fees shall be at his/her expense. Likewise, monthly stipend shall not be provided.

d. In case of delay in the release of results of GSP grantees, the member-grantee who deferred enrolment or enrolled his/her dependent in a non-accredited school and/or course not identified in Category A or B for the 1st semester/term due to financial difficulties may still be considered in the program, provided that the member grantee transfers his/her dependent to an accredited school not later than the 2nd semester/term of the same academic year and complete the course within the prescribed 4- or 5-year course program. Further, those considered under Category B can only enroll in CHED identified priority courses. Otherwise, the scholarship grant shall be forfeited.

The scholar has to start as a new enrollee for that term, hence, the expenses incurred from the previous term will not be shouldered/reimbursed by the GSIS.

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENT

The scholar must meet the retention policy set by the school to continue being qualified for the scholarship.

SHIFTING OF COURSE

A scholar may be allowed to shift course only once up to his/her second year of study for meritorious reasons that shall be subject to the approval of the GSIS, provided that the scholar completes the course within the duration of the original course. Further, those considered under Category B can only shift to other CHED-identified priority courses. No extension shall be allowed.

TRANSFER OF SCHOOL

A scholar may be allowed to transfer to another school identified in Annex B, based on the following grounds only: a. Relocation of family; and

b. Threat to security and safety.

However, the scholar shall be required to complete his/her course within the original 4- or 5- year duration of the scholarship contract No extension shall be allowed.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholar may avail of another scholarship grant simultaneous with the GSIS scholarship, provided that the other scholarship grant shall be exhausted first and the GSIS shall only shoulder any remaining balance of the tuition and other miscellaneous fees (not to exceed Php40,000.00 per academic year, regardless of the number of terms) and the stipend (not to exceed Php3,000.00 per month).

SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT

A scholarship contract shall be executed between the GSIS and the scholar (or his/her parent or guardian if a minor).

LETTER OF GUARANTEE

A Letter of Guarantee (LOG) shall be issued by the GSIS in favor of the school where the scholar is enrolled to guarantee payment of actual cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees but not to exceed Php40,000.00 per academic year, regardless of the number of terms.

NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship grant is non-transferable.

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD

Letter of Guarantee

Enrollment Form

Talented senior high school students aspiring to become engineers and scientists can now apply for DOST Scholarship. The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has opened its undergraduate scholarship program, namely RA 7687 and Merit to senior high school students who wish to pursue four or five-year courses in Science and Technology fields.

How to Apply for DOST Undergraduate Scholarship?

If you are looking for undergraduate scholarships (tertiary education), you can try to apply to DOST Scholarship. There are lots of benefits of this scholarship grant.

Two types of DOST Scholarship

1. RA 7687 Scholarship

Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology

Scholarship Act of 1994”, provides for scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio-economic status do not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences, and science and mathematics teaching.

2. Merit Scholarship

The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.

Eligibility for DOST Scholarship ➢natural-born Filipino citizen.

➢ poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators (Not for Merit);

➢ member of the top five percent (5%) of the non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class; or

➢ member of the STEM strand senior high school graduating class.

➢ resident of the municipality for the last four (4) years as attested by the barangay chairman (Not for Merit);

➢ of good moral character and in good health; and

Scholarship Privileges

➢ Monthly Living Allowance (P7,000 per month)

➢ Tuition and other school fees (P40,000 per Academic Year)

➢ Book Allowance (P10,000/year)

➢ MS/PE Uniform for 1^st Semester of First Year only (P1,000)

➢ Group Health and Accident Insurance

➢ Transportation Allowance for those studying outside of home province (1 economy-class roundtrip fare)

➢ Summer Allowance (if required per curriculum)

a. Tuition and other school fees (P1,500)

b. Book Allowance of P500(to submit O.R.)

c. Monthly Allowance (2 months)

➢ Graduation clothing allowance (P1,000)

➢ Thesis Allowance of P 10,000

How to Apply to this Scholarship?

The application form can be obtained at the Science Education Institute, 2^nd Level, Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound. General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila; DOST Regional Offices; Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) or Offices of the Congressmen and Senators. It can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or just simply go to this download LINK.

Requirements to be submitted by the approved grantee to SPUD: Endorsement Letter from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Enrollment Form

The Uymatiao Scholarship Fund are sponsored by Ms. Catherine Uymatiao, Ms. Eugenia Elizaga Uymatiao and Engr. Gilbert Uymatiao.

The year level to be awarded is incoming fourth year BS Accountancy student and to be selected by the Dean of the CBIT.

Criteria:

Poor and deserving student

Expenses Covered:

Tuition Fee

Miscellaneous Fees

(For a 4-year degree course leading to Bachelor of Secondary

Education and Bachelor of Elementary Education)

The Lim Scholarship are sponsored by Mr. Jose Nemensio Lim with his wife Mrs. Maria Antonia Electona-Lim the sister of Mrs. Felicitas Electona-Tropezado.

The applicant:

➢ must be a Senior High School (SHS) graduate with a general average of 85% and above

➢ must take Education courses

➢ must be of good moral character/not have been subjected to any disciplinary sanction

➢ must have a strong sense of commitment in pursuing and completing a four (4) year bachelor’s degree

➢ must take a written qualifying examination

➢ must able to shoulder daily living expenses throughout the 4-year course.

Expenses covered:

➢ Full Tuition

➢ Miscellaneous

➢ School Expenses

Condition:

➢ The beneficiary must maintain a grade not lower than 85% in all Education subjects as well as his/her chosen major subject, must have a grade of not less than 83% in all other subjects and must have no incomplete grades and no dropped subjects.

➢ The beneficiary is subject to abide with all the requirements of the Grantor’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Scholar’s Code of Conduct and of the University as stated in the student handbook.

➢ Will render two (2) years of return service to St. Paul University Dumaguete after graduation as needed.

Requirements:

1. Application Letter addressed to:

Mr. Jose Nemencio M. Lim

Lim Scholarship Program

Dumaguete City

2. Certified True Copy of Senior High School Report Card

3. PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)

4. Certificate of Good Moral Character

5. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Certification issued by the BIR that the Parents are exempted from the

Payment of Tax

6. Current Electric Bill

7. 1 x 1 Recent ID Picture (1 pc.)

8. 2 x 2 Recent ID Picture (2 pcs.)

9. Long Folder (1 pc.)

10. Brown envelope (1 pc.)

11. Personal Data Sheet

A written qualifying examination must be scheduled before the interview.

How to apply for the Lim Scholarship?

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

The Flores-Wilhelm Scholarship is sponsored by Mr. Glennon Wilhelm with his wife Mrs. Carmen Flores-Wilhelm.

The applicant:

Ø must be a Senior High School (SHS) graduate with a general average of 85% and above

Ø must take BS in Special Needs Education

Ø must be of good moral character/not have been subjected to any disciplinary sanction

Ø must have a strong sense of commitment in pursuing and completing a four (4) year bachelor’s degree

Ø must able to shoulder daily living expenses throughout the 4-year course.

Benefits:

Full Tuition

Miscellaneous and Other School Expenses

Documentary Requirements:

1. Application Letter addressed to:
The University President
St. Paul University Dumaguete
Dumaguete City

2. Certified True Copy of Senior High School Report Card
3. PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character
5. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Certification issued by the BIR that the Parents are exempted from the Payment of Tax
6. Current Electric Bill
7. 1 x 1 Recent ID Picture (1 pc.)
8. 2 x 2 Recent ID Picture (2 pcs.)
9. Long Folder (1 pc.)
10. Brown envelope (1 pc.)

Condition:

Ø The beneficiary must maintain a grade not lower than 85% in all Education subjects as well as his/her chosen major subject, must have a grade of not less than 83% in all other subjects and must have no incomplete grades and no dropped subjects.

Ø The beneficiary is subject to abide with all the requirements of the Grantor’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Scholar’s Code of Conduct and of the University as stated in the student handbook.

Ø Will render two (2) years of return service to St. Paul University Dumaguete after graduation as needed.

How to apply for the Flores-Wilhem Scholarship?

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

Benefits:

➢ Recipients of this scholarship will enjoy a 4-year tuition and miscellaneous fees from the President of St. Paul University

Dumaguete

Qualifications:

➢ Must be a senior high school graduate under Accountancy, Business and Management strand

➢ Must be willing to take and finish Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

➢ Must have an average grade of 90% with no grade below 87%

➢ Is a good moral character and have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction

➢ Parents/Guardians must have a combined annual gross income not exceeding Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 300,000) * In highly exceptional cases where income exceeds Php 300,000, the University President shall determine the merits of the application.

Documentary Requirements:

1. Application Letter addressed to:
The University President
St. Paul University Dumaguete
Dumaguete City

2. Certified True Copy of Senior High School Report Card
3. PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character
5. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Certification issued by the BIR that the Parents are exempted from the Payment of Tax
6. Current Electric Bill
7. 1 x 1 Recent ID Picture (1 pc.)
8. 2 x 2 Recent ID Picture (2 pcs.)
9. Long Folder (1 pc.)
10. Brown envelope (1 pc.)

How to apply for the SPUD President’s Full Scholarship?

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓) – Incoming Fi𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬
𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝟖𝟓%
𝟑𝟎% 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞 (𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 - 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫)

𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
*Senior High School Report Card (Form 138)
*Certificate of Good Moral Character (Non- SPUD graduate only)
*Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
*Rank Certificate for Honor Student
*Photocopy of Marriage Contract (Married Student only)
*2x2 recent picture (White Top)
*Proof of Income: (any of the following)
       Latest ITR of Parents or Guardian if employed
       Certificate of Tax Exemption from BIR
       Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay
         Case Study from the DSWD
         Latest Copy of Contract for Children of Overseas Filipino

Workers (OFW) and seafarers

How to apply for the Blessed Carlo Acutis Scholarship?

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.

This is awarded to Senior High School graduates who are Rank 1(Valedictorians) and Rank 2 (Salutatorians) from the government recognized high schools are given 100% and 50% discount on tuition fees (18 units academic excluding Religious Education, P.E., and NSTP).

Students enrolled in the College with 18 units academic loads with an average of 95% and above with no grade below 95% are included in the President’s List; those with an average of 90%-94% with no grade below 90% are included in the Dean’s List while those with an average of 87%-89% and no grade below 87% are in the Program Chair’s List.

President’s List – 100% discount on tuition fees (18 units)

Dean’s List – 50% discount on tuition fees (9 units)

Program Chair’s List – 25% discount on tuition fees (4.5 units)

Requirements to be submitted by the applicant to SPUD:

Enrollment Form (First Year College)

Rank Certificate (Grade 12 graduates)

PEAC – Education Service Contracting (ESC) Grant

Junior High School (JHS) from Grade 7-10 (P 9,000/year)

Senior High School (SHS) Voucher)

from Public School (P17,500/year)

Senior High School (SHS) Voucher)

from Private School (P14,000/year)

Energy Development Corporation (EDC) a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with office address at Southern Negros Geothermal Project, Barangay Caidiocan, Valencia, Negros Oriental.

The EDC Scholarship Program shall be in the form of a financial assistance that will cover the fees, the aggregate amount of which shall not exceed Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000) per school year.

Criteria

1. The applicant must be a senior high school student-Grade 11 of the institution.

2. The applicant must be from Public School during his/her Grade 10.

3. The applicant must be a single and a preferably a bona fide resident from Valencia and Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

4. The applicant must comply with and satisfy the admission requirements set by the institution.

5. The applicant must be included in the top 10% of his/her bath for the previous school year.

6. The applicant’s grade point average for the previous school year must not be lower than 85% or its equivalent; provided, further, that the applicant must not have a failing or incomplete grade on any subject in any grading period.

7. The total family income of the applicant must not exceed One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000) per year.

8. The applicant must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant provided by other persons, including individuals and organizations; and

9. The applicant must be of good health, excellent moral character and unquestionable integrity.

Requirements:

1. Barangay Certificate

2. Medical Certificate.

3. Photocopy of Report Card containing the grades and academic performance for a previous semester.

4. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Certification issued by the BIR that the Parents are Exempted from the Payment of Tax.

5. Proof of Enrolment for the current semester/school year.

6. 1 x 1 Recent ID Picture (1 pc.).

7. Long Brown Envelope (1 pc.); and

8. Long Folder (1 pc.)

Submit the requirements at the SPUD Scholarship Office.