I'm currently planning to attend college in Cebu City and I'm searching for any available scholarship programs. Does anyone have information about scholarships or financial aid options in Cebu?
There are actually quite a few scholarships available for students attending college in Cebu City. Here are some programs you can consider:
1. Commission on Higher Education (CHED): This agency provides scholarships to Filipino students under the "Student Financial Assistance Programs" (StuFAPs). Depending on your qualifications, you may apply for a full merit scholarship, half merit scholarship, or grants-in-aid.
2. Department of Science and Technology (DOST): If you're inclined towards the sciences, DOST offers scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing science and technology courses.
3. SM Foundation, Inc.: They provide college scholarships to deserving public high school graduates with good academic performance and involved in leadership activities in their school/community. Preferably, the course of choice should be in line with business or engineering.
4. Cebu City Government Scholarship Program: This program is for residents of Cebu City. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for students studying at public or private colleges in Cebu City.
5. Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña Scholarship Program: Another scholarship provided by the local government of Cebu city. The program supports students in any year level who are studying in any public university or college in Cebu City.
6. Ayala Foundation - CENTEX (Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education) Scholarship: This program is for highly achieving CENTEX graduates entering college, it supports the completion of a four or five-year college course.
Please remember to check the specific criteria and application procedures for each of these scholarships. Good luck!
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