Scholarship and other Financial Assistance
The Scholarship and other Financial Assistance includes the UP Grants-In-Aid Program for undergraduate students and other financial assistance programs made through the generosity of donors and institutions that have joined UPOU in providing better opportunities for education. As of now, UPOU has a limited number of scholarship grants and other forms of financial assistance available to qualified students.
2nd Round of Student Learning Assistance Application AY 2022-2023
Undergraduate Students (AA, BAMS, BES)
| Learning Assistance Application Period | September 21-28, 2022 |
| Release of Results | September 29, 2022 |
| Submission of Appeals | September 30 – October 2, 2022 |
Submit your application and check the other SLAS information through this link: https://slasonline.up.edu.ph/
For those enrolled UPOU undergraduate students who have not yet received their official UP email accounts, please contact ICTDO by emailing them at [email protected] / [email protected]. When you send an email, please attach any valid ID or Form 5.
During the application period, kindly take note of the schedule. Applicants can file an appeal for higher financial assistance through SLAS online during the appeal period. Results of the appeal will be released after the deliberation of the UPOU Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance. Additional documents or proofs may be requested from the student applicants.
If you have further concerns about SLAS, kindly email [email protected]
Juan and Isabel Zapanta Scholarship, AY 2022-2023
Deadline: September 16, 2022
| Programs | No. of Slots |
| Diploma in Science Teaching | . 2 |
| Diploma in Mathematics Teaching | 3 |
| Diploma in Language and Literacy Education | 1 |
| Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management | 1 |
A. For new student
> Must be a Filipino citizen
> Have been admitted into a program as a regular student.
> Be enrolled in the discipline stipulated in the grant.
> Fulfill specific requirements/conditions of a particular grant.
> Have a general weighted average (GWA) as follows:
For UP Graduates:
First Priority 1.0 – 2.29 or its equivalent
Second Priority 2.3 – 2.79 or its equivalent
For Non-UP Graduates:
First Priority 1.0 – 1.99 or its equivalent
Second Priority 2.0 – 2.59 or its equivalent
> Be willing to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract.
B. For continuing student
> Must be a Filipino citizen
> Have been admitted into a program as a regular student.
> Be enrolled in the discipline stipulated in the grant
> Fulfill specific requirements/conditions of a particular grant.
> Meet the general weighted average (GWA) at least 2.0 and have passed all courses during the previous semesters
> Must have a combined annual gross income of parents/guardian not exceed Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200,000.00 – Gross, Personal) and not more Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos P350,000 (Gross, Family – for dependent)
> Be willing to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract.
To qualify for the scholarship program, the applicant must submit the following:
1. Accomplished application form with one 2×2 photo
2. True Copy of Grades from previous semester(s)
3. Copy of the latest Certificate of Enrolment/Form 5
4. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR or guardian) and BIR Form 2316 for fixed income earners of parents/guardians, if employed; or a Case Study prepared and issued by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer who must be a licensed social worker, affidavit of income or Certificate of Tax Exemption from BIR of parents/guardian, if not employed
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the employer or last school attended
6. Certification of Employment and permit to study OSA-SFSP Form 5) if applicable
- Free school fees such as tuition fee, instructional materials fee and miscellaneous fees) except student fund
- Internet Allowance — 500.00/per month
Applicants must submit all the requirements on or before the given deadline through this LINK.
For further inquiries, please email [email protected]
Note: Incomplete documents will not be evaluated
UP Presidential Scholarship Grant, 1S AY 2022-2023
Deadline of Application: 20 August 2022 – CLOSED
Slots:
Undergraduate Program 2
Master’s Program 3
Doctorate Program 2
– Open to undergraduate programs (except Freshmen) in any Bachelor Degree and Graduate Programs (Masters and Doctorate)
– Must be continuing student [Year Level: 2nd year and above].
– Must be natural born Filipino citizen
– Must be a bonafide UPOU student enrolled for the current semester.
– Must have a GWA of “1.75” with no grade of “5.00”, “4.00” or “EXT” in the semester immediately following the application. All grades of “4.00” or “EXT”must be removed or completed.
1. Accomplished application form with one 2×2 photo.
2. Current income Tax (ITR) and /or W2 of parents, if the applicant is working, his/her income Tax Return and/or W2; If married, attach ITR and/or W2 of a spouse. If income is derived from business, attach income statement; If exempted from filing, attach BIR Cert. of Exemption; If parents are unemployed, attach notarized affidavit of unemployment, indicate approximate income earned.
3. True Copy of Grades from previous semester(s) (Cumulative GWA should be 1.75)
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character (from College) or from current employer (if employed).
5. Atleast 3 letters of recommendation from previous Professor addressed to:
Primo G. Garcia, PhD
Chair, UPOU Committee on Scholarship and Financial Assistance (CSFA) and
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
1. Free tuition fees
2. Free miscellaneous fees
3. Free laboratory fees
4. Monthly stipend
a. Undergraduate – P 2,000.00
b. Master’s – P 2,500.00
c. Doctoral – P 2,000.00
(including summer if requires in the curriculum)
5. Book allowance per semester
a. Undergraduate – P 2,000.00
b. Master’s – P 3,000.00
c. Doctoral – P 3,000.00
6. Thesis/Dissertation allowance
a. Master’s – P 5,000.00
b. Doctoral – P 10,000.00
The scholarship does not cover the cost of Transportation
7. Field of Study
Any degree course offered by the University of the Philippines
8. Duration:
a. Undergraduate – Normal length of time required to finish the course.
b. Master’s – Two and a half years including thesis.
c. Doctoral – Four years including dissertation
Applicants must submit all the requirements on or before the given deadline thru this LINK.
For further inquiries, please email [email protected]
Note: Incomplete requirements will not be evaluated
UP Alumni Quesada – Fulgado and Friends Scholarship, AY 2022-2023
Deadline of Application: 12 August 2022
– Must be qualified for admission to the University of the Philippines.
– Student applicant must be:
a. Any undergraduate program
b. Junior level/3rd year/At least 72 units
– Must have an average at least “2.00” on minimum in all subjects taken.
– Must be financially needy (parents annual gross income must not exceed P 250,000.00).
– Must not have been subject of any disciplinary action.
For further details and information, please refer to this LINK.
Call for Application: Iskolar ng Bayan Act (RA 10648) in AY 2022-2023
Deadline: 4 July 2022
No. of slots: 25 – closed
UPOU will accept applications from high school graduates who satisfy the following conditions:
– Must be a Filipino Citizen.
– Must have graduated from a Public High School in the Philippines within two (2) years before AY 2022-2023.
– Must provide a certification from their public high school, duly signed by the School Principal, that the applicant belongs to the top ten graduating (Grade 12) class students.
– Must be enrolling for the first time in college and has no credited previous college work.
– Must have obtained a rating of 2.800 minimum for the students to qualify.
Eligible individuals must file a complete set of application requirements to the UPOU Office of Student Affairs. The applicant must submit the following:
– Duly accomplished UP INB Application Form.
– A certification from their public high school, duly signed by the School Principal, that the applicant belongs to the top ten graduating class students.
– Notice from the UP Office of Admissions indicating the students’ UPG.
– Submit the complete documents on or before the given deadline through this LINK.
Applicants with incomplete requirements will not be entertained.
For further inquiries, please email [email protected].
Call for Student Volunteers
Be part of the Committee on Scholarship and Financial Assistance (CSFA)
Deadline for Filing: 4 February 2022 – closed
Interested students may fill out this FORM.
General Criteria of Student Representative
– Must be continuing student of any UPOU Graduate and Undergraduate program.
– If freshmen, must have finished at least one (1) semester in the University.
– Officially enrolled in the University upon appointment
– Able to communicate clearly and effectively, reliable and willingness to be the UPOU student representative
– With good academic standing
– Must not have a pending disciplinary case in the University
– Able to share ideas or insights with other CSFA members
– Has an experience in being a member/part of any committee in an organization
High School organization or any organization)
– Must have knowledge on the conditions of fellow students or become aware of the issues concerning the support needs of the students
– Not authorized to make any formal or informal decisions on behalf of the University
The Committee on Scholarship and Financial Assistance has the following functions:
1. Oversee proper management of scholarship funds;
2. Select scholars based on criteria set by UPOU and/ or the Grantor;
3. Review remuneration of the grant based on the criteria; facilitate issuance of scholarship contracts;
4. Renew/terminate scholarship contracts;
5. Set-up criteria for scholarship awards; and
6. Enforce the rules and regulations in awarding scholarships
7. Review and study the policies and guidelines of the existing scholarship and financial assistance programs administered by the University
8. Recommend improvements, if needed, to higher scholarship bodiesInterested students may fill out this
* CHED Faculty Development Program Scholarship Grants
* Tulong Dunong Program
* UP Alumni Quesada-Fulgado and Friends Scholarship