Student Financial Assistance Programs
Scholarships & Grants
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Scholarships
Presidential
Discount:
100%, 75%, 50% and, 25% for 1 year only, subject to the grantee’s academic performance
Presidential - Qualifications
Regular Undergraduate/College Students with full load and at least one semester tenure at the University.
- 100% for GWA of 1 to 1.20; No grade lower than 1.5
- 75% for GWA of 1.21 to 1.40; No grade lower than 1.75
- 50% for GWA of 1.41 to 1.60; No grade lower than 2.0
- 25% for GWA of 1.61 to 1.75; No grade lower than 2.0
Presidential - Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of Grades; No grades lower than the stated in the Qualifications section. Grades will be ranked in the order of highest to lowest to give priority to those who have excelled more, academically.
- Scholarship Application Essay
- Panel Interview with the Scholarships and Grants Committee (for special case, Dean to be invited if needed)
- For new applicants, must pass the Scholarship Examination
Presidential - Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if grades are not maintained, or if the student shifts out or takes a LOA
- Slots can be added upon the recommendation of the Dean, with unanimous vote of the whole Scholarships and Grants Committee, subject to the Executive Committee’s approval
- For Filipino students only
- Yearly application, based on the 2nd semester grades
Basic Education for Achiever's Assistance
For MCU students
Discount:
50%, 30% and, 10%
Basic Education for Achiever's Assistance - Qualifications
Regular students who are part of the Top 10 of the batch with at least 50 students, limited only to “With Highest Honor”
Basic Education for Achiever's Assistance - Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of Certificate of Honors obtained issued by the Principal’s Office
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year
- Scholarship Application Essay
- Letter of Recommendation from Principal
- For new applicants, must pass the Scholarship Examination
Basic Education for Achiever's Assistance - Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if the student transfers or takes a LOA
- For Filipino students only
Entrance Scholarship
For MCU students
Discount:
100%, 50%, and 30% for 1 semester only.
Entrance Scholarship - Qualifications
MCU graduates “With Highest Honor” or “With High Honor” that are incoming Grade 7, Grade 11, and Freshmen (1st year) College students
Entrance Scholarship - Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of Certificate of Honors obtained issued by the Principal’s Office
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year
- Scholarship Application Essay
- Panel Interview with the Scholarships and Grants Committee (for special case, Dean to be invited if needed)
- Entrance Exam score should not be lower by the determined passing grade by the Committee.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination
Entrance Scholarship
For Non-MCU students
Discount:
100%, 50%, and 30% for 1 semester only.
Entrance Scholarship - Qualifications
Students “With Highest Honor” that are incoming Grade 7, Grade 11, and Freshmen (1st year) College students, which came from a school or a university with at least 100 graduates
Entrance Scholarship - Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of Certificate of Honors obtained issued by the Principal’s Office
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year
- Scholarship Application Essay
- Panel Interview with the Scholarships and Grants Committee (for special case, Dean to be invited if needed)
- Entrance Exam score should not be lower by the determined passing grade by the Committee.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination
Creative Arts Achievers
Creative Arts Group / Content Creators Group
Discount:
15%
Creative Arts Achievers - Qualifications
Students with at least one semester tenure at the University and are regular members of the Creative Arts Group and the Content Creators Group from the previous semester
Creative Arts Achievers - Requirements
- Copy of Grades; No failing grade
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Sample work/certification from CAG adviser
- Panel interview with the Committee + Adviser
- Output/Attendance commitment per semester (to maintain)
- Output commitment to Pharos publication
- Output commitment to Marketing
Creative Arts Achievers - Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- Scholarship will be forfeited if the student is unable to comply with maintaining requirements
- The student must comply with student activities accreditation requirements
Centralino Ambassadors
Discount:
10%
Centralino Ambassadors - Qualifications
Students with at least 3,000 followers on any of their social media accounts
Centralino Ambassadors - Requirements
- Copy of Grades; No failing grade
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Scholarship Application Essay
- Panel interview with the Committee + Marketing and Admissions
Centralino Ambassadors - Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- Must fulfill the following output commitments:
1. Max of 5 talks per semester
2. 1 shoot per semester
3. Monthly content posted on their personal accounts (15 tweets, 5 IG posts, and 5 TikTok posts)
4. Content must not be damaging to the image of the University. - Scholarship will be forfeited if the student is unable to comply with maintaining requirements
- Slots can be added to professional programs upon recommendation of Marketing, with unanimous vote of the Scholarships and Grants Committee, subject to the Executive Committee’s approval
Presidential Decree 451
Discount:
100%
Presidential Decree 451 - Qualifications
Incoming 3rd year and 4th year College Students who came from a family with an annual total income of not more than Php150,000
Presidential Decree 451 - Requirements
- Letter of Application for Scholarship
- ITR of both parents combined earnings should
not exceed Php150,000 per annum - Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of grades; with GWA not less than 2.50; No failing grade
- Copy of Registration Form
- Recommendation/Endorsement Letter of student scholarship applicant/s addressed to the Chairperson of Scholarships and Grants Committee from the College Dean
Presidential Decree 451 - Terms & Conditions
- The College must have at least 500 students to qualify one (1) Presidential Decree Scholar
Presidential Decree 577
Discount:
100%
Presidential Decree 577 - Qualifications
Students who are dependents of Military Personnel who died or became incapacitated in line of duty
Presidential Decree 577 - Requirements
- Letter of Application for Scholarship
- Must comply with the requirements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO)
- Copy of grades
- Copy of Registration Form
- Recommendation/Endorsement Letter of student scholarship applicant/s addressed to the Chairperson of Scholarships and Grants Committee from the College Dean
Presidential Decree 577 - Terms & Conditions
- The University must have 2,000 or higher student population to avail the exemption from payment and matriculation fees
Grants
Sibling Discount
Discount:
10%, 15%, and 20%
Sibling Discount - Qualifications
Siblings (students) enrolled in MCU including the College of Medicine
- 10% for 2nd sibling
- 15% for 3rd sibling
- 20% for 4th sibling
Sibling Discount - Requirements
- Original copy of birth certificate of both siblings
Sibling Discount - Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- Max number of siblings that can avail of the discount is 3, excluding the primary/principal sibling
- For half-siblings, to verify the birth certificates if both have the same parent
- Crediting of discount will be based on the order of entry of the student in the University
- Must be applied per semester
Loyalty Discount
Discount:
10% for 1 semester only, upon entry.
Loyalty Discount - Qualifications
Students should be a graduate/completer of MCU BEDD or College Program
- For JHS – student should be a graduate/completer of MCU GS (continuous enrollment from Grade 1 to 6)
- For SHS – student should be a graduate/completer of MCU JHS (continuous enrollment from Grade 7 to 10)
- For All College Programs – student should be a graduate/completer of MCU BEDD (continuous enrollment from JHS to SHS)
- For College of Medicine and Graduate School – student should be a graduate of our Undergraduate program, non-transferee
Loyalty Discount - Requirements
- Alumni ID or Diploma
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
Loyalty Discount - Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
Needs-Based Discount
Discount:
30%
Needs-Based Discount - Qualifications
Incoming first year college students who are going to take any Business Program, Education, IT, or Psychology. With an annual total family income of not more than Php400,000.
Needs-Based Discount - Requirements
- ITR requirement, must not be more than Php400,000
- Certificate of Good moral/No disciplinary record
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year; No failing grade
- Copy of Certificate of Honors obtained issued by the Principal’s Office (optional)
- Certificate of Indigency (optional)
- Entrance Exam score should not be lower by the determined passing grade by the Committee.
- Needs-Based Discount Application Essay
Needs-Based Discount - Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a LOA
- Yearly application, based on the 2nd semester grades