Gems in Mindanao

University-Funded Scholarships

Requirements	Benefits
University Scholar Maintain a GWA of 1.25 or better No INC & failing grade Present report of grades of previous semester	Free tuition & Miscellaneous fee Book allowance of 500/semester Monthly stipend of 1,000
College Scholar Maintain a GWA of 1.45 or better No INC & failing grade Present copy of report of grades of previous semester	Free tuition & Miscellaneous fee Book allowance of 500/semester Monthly stipend of 700.00
Tuition Privilege Maintain a GWA of 1.75 or better No INC & failing grade Present a copy of report of grades of previous semester.	Free tuition fee only
Entrance Scholar Awarded Valedictorian and Salutatorian in High School Present certification from the Principal HS card (form 138)	Free tuition fee only
University Band / Chorale Members / Rondalla Band/Choir members Endorsement from adviser or selection committee duly approved by the University President	Free tuition fee only
University Dance Troupe Dance Troupe members who passed the screening Endorsement from adviser or selection committee duly approved by the University President	Free tuition fee only
Athletics Medalist in the Regional level athletic competition or University Varsity Player Certification from the Principal or athletic manager HS card (Form 138)	Free tuition fee only
Employee's Dependent Spouse and Children of faculty and staff members of the University	Free tuition fee only
USEP Employees Permanent & Non-permanent employees who had served at least 1 year to the University Maximum of 9 units only in graduate study or 12 units for undergraduate studies	100% free of tuition fee for permanent and 50% for non-permanent status
Editorial Staff of Student Publication Editor-in-chief; Associate editor-in-chief; and Managing editor of official campus publication	Free tuition fee only
Student Council Officers All student council officers elected at large of the 4 campuses Governors of the Local Council	Free tuition fee only
Cultural Minority Manobo; Kalagan; Davaoeño; Tagacaolo; B'laan; Mandaya; Matigsalog etc. Certification from the Office of Southern Cultural Minorities	Free tuition fee only
USEP ROTC / WATC Unit Officers Ranking officials of ROTC and WATC Endorsement from Instructor-in-charge and duly approved by the University President	Tuition fee discount - depending on what position they occupy in the Unit.

Externally-Funded Scholarhips

Requirements	Benefits
CHED ScholarshipApplicants must apply at: Commission on Higher Education Region XI 318 Calachuchi St., Juna Subd., Matina, Davao City (63 82) 2961250www.ched.gov.phFiling & Processing of Applications is from January to April only.	Free tuition fee Stipend and Allowance (amount will depend on the program you are in)
SEGEAP                "Hill tribe" member with annual income of 120,000 or less
NISGP   Member of cultural minority with annual income of 120,000 or less
SSP         Belong to the top 10 of the graduating class with annual income of 120,000 or less
Special Study Grant for Congressional District
Feed the Hungry, Inc.   1-7/F Citigold Center1345 Quirino Avenue corner South Superhighway, Manila(63 2) 5618327ctoda@info.com.phScholarship slots will be posted at the UGTO/OSS Bulletin Board. with HS gen. ave. of 85% & maintain a GWA of 2.0 every semester w/o failing grade Annual income is 80,000 or less	Free tuition fee and miscellaneous not to exceed 3,500.00 per semester
DOST-SEI Scholarship   Applicants must apply at:Department of Science & Technology Region XIcorner Dumanlas & Friendship Roads, Bajada, Davao City(63 82) 2215971www.sei.dost.gov.ph www.science-scholarships.ph	Free tuition and miscellaneous fees with allowances and stipend
UCPB-CIIF          Applicants must apply at:United Coconut Planters BankUnit 1, Cocolife Bldg., corner Claro M. Recto & Palma Gil Streets, Davao City(63 82) 2220043Son/daughter of coconut farmersMaintain a GWA of 85% w/o INC and failing grades	Free tuition & miscellaneous fee With book allowance and monthly stipend With one-time thesis allowance
NEC Foundation, Inc.    Applicants must apply to:NEC Foundation, Inc.Room 117, Melchor Hall, College of Engineering, U. P. Diliman, Quezon City 1101 or NEF Philippines, Inc.2F Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Ave. corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City(63 2) 9254895necfi@claudine.engg.upd.edu.ph           For students who will enroll in Electronics and Communications Engineering; Computer Engineering; or Computer ScienceWith GWA of 2.0 or better without failureAnnual income is 130,000 or less	Free tuition and miscellaneous fee Traveling and book allowance Monthly stipend
DLPC Scholar     Applicants may inquire at:Davao Light & Power Co. Inc.C. Bangoy Sr. St., Davao City(63 82) 222 3572www.davaolight.com Scholarship slots will be posted at the UGTO/OSS Bulletin Board.Son/daughter of DLPC customer from Davao City, Panabo, Sto. Tomas & CarmenMust be a sophomore upon applicationMaintain a GWA of 2.5 w/o INC and failureAnnual income is 80,000 or less	Free tuition and miscellaneous fee Transportation & Book allowances Monthly stipend
Davaoeños USA, Inc.     Applicants must apply at:Davaoeños USA, Inc.Jacinto Aurora St., Davao City(63 82) 2241907	Free tuition & miscellaneous fees Book allowance
DCWD Scholarship         Applicants must apply at:Davao City Water DistrictBajada, Davao City(63 82) 2219400; (63 82) 2216218	Free tuition & miscellaneous fees Book allowance
SM Foundation, Inc.      Applicants must apply at:Human Resource Department, SM City DavaoEcoland, Davao Cityscholars@shoemart.com.ph      Annual income of 150,000 or lessWith 88% general average	Free tuition and miscellaneous fee Book allowances
Oplan Kaalam (Nograles Scholar)           Applicants must apply at:Office of the Congressman, 1st Congressional District of Davao CityQuirino St., Davao City(63 82) 2242950nogie@skynet.net         For students from District 1, Davao City only	Free tuition and miscellaneous fee
Pangilinan Scholarship For inquiries, applicants may e-mail:usepscholar@yahoo.comkilosko@yahoo.comScholarship slots will be posted at the UGTO/OSS Bulletin Board.For first year studentsAnnual income of 100,000 or lessHS GWA is 85% & aboveMaintain a GWA of 2.5 per semester	PhP 3,750.00 worth of financial assistance per semester
CIBAC Scholarship          Applicants must apply at any:CIBAC local office(63 82) 2211084	Free tuition & miscellaneous fees
CENTRO Scholarship      Applicants must apply at:Office of the Barangay CaptainSouth San Juan, Brgy. Centro, Agdao, Davao City              For students from Barangay Centro, Agdao, Davao City	Free tuition & miscellaneous fees
CEG-LGU Panabo City   Applicants must apply at:Office of the City MayorPanabo City(63 84) 6285284; (63 84) 8222179cityofpanabo@yahoo.com         For students from Panabo City	Free tuition & miscellaneous fees
AFP Educational Grants               Applicants must seek endorsement from:Department of National DefenseHeadquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Gen. A. T. Enrile Ave. corner J. Fajardo Ave., Camp General Aguinaldo, Quezon City(63 2) 9116153  For dependents of military personnel	Free tuition and miscellaneous Allowances and stipend
Congressman Vincent J. Garcia Scholarship GrantApplicants must apply at:Office of the Congressman, 2nd Congressional District of Davao City2/F UCPB Bldg., Ramon Magsaysay Ave., Davao City(63 82) 2277711; (63 82) 2250780               For students from District 2, Davao City	Free tuition and miscellaneous fees not to exceed PhP 3,800.00 per semester
LAPANDAY - SNPL Program        Applicants must apply at:LSTC ManagerLADECO Compound, Mandug, Davao City(63 82) 3004737
Panasonic Scholarship  Applicants must apply at:General ManagerPanasonic Bldg., Jose P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City(63 82) 2211860; (63 82) 2211861
Rotary Club of South Davao      Scholarship slots will be posted at the UGTO/OSS Bulletin Board.  For High School graduates with general average of 85% or betterFamily annual income is not more than PhP 80,000.00Maintain a GWA of 2.0 every semester
Alliance of Volunteer Education (AVE) Party List     Scholarship slots will be posted at the UGTO/OSS Bulletin Board.  For Second Year students who are enrolled in any Science and Technology related courseGWA of 2.0 every semester	Free tuition and other school fees not to exceed PhP 3,000.00 per semester