By Mariela Angella Oladive
The Iloilo provincial government has announced the opening of applications for the Iskolar sang Iloilo Program (ISIP) for the academic year 2024-2025.
The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to incoming first-year college students who are bona fide residents of Iloilo and meet specific academic and financial criteria.
To qualify, applicants must have a Senior High School General Weighted Average (GWA) of 90 percent or higher and possess good moral standing. The annual gross family income should not exceed P180,000.
Additionally, applicants must plan to enroll in any of the following state universities and colleges within Iloilo: University of the Philippines Visayas, West Visayas State University, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U), Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST), Northern Iloilo State University (NISU), or Passi City College.
A total of 125 scholars will be selected, with an allocation of 25 per district.
Each chosen scholar will receive a monthly stipend of P3,500, learning resource assistance of P3,000 per semester, an on-the-job training allowance of P20 per hour, and a thesis/research assistance of P5,000 for graduating students.
Moreover, cash incentives are available for graduates: P1,000 for graduates, P7,000 for Summa Cum Laude, P5,000 for Magna Cum Laude, and P3,000 for Cum Laude honorees.
The deadline for submission of applications is set for July 26, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents and apply early.
How to apply?
Online Application:
– Fill out the application form online via the provided Google Form or scan the QR code available in the official announcement.
– Upload the following documents:
– Senior High School Form 138
– Proof of Income (Indigency Certificate, Income Tax Return, or Certificate of Tax Exemption)
– Certificate of Residency issued by the Barangay Captain
– Copy of Valid ID (High School ID with picture and signature)
Walk-in Application:
– Submit a properly filled out application form along with the required documents to:
The Secretariat, Iskolar sang Iloilo Program
Human Resource Management and Development Office
3rd Floor, Iloilo Provincial Capitol
Tel. No.: 328-7961
For more information, applicants can visit the official website of the Iloilo provincial government or contact the ISIP office directly.