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Scholarships
Filemon D. Tanchoco, Sr. Scholarship (FDT)
100% Full Scholarship tuition fee and miscellaneous until graduation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Male
- Morally upright
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Open for Health Science Program
- Honor student in all years of pre-collegiate course (with honors since Grade 1)
Requirements
Requirements
- Sworn statement of personal and family financial records showing insufficient income and assets
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates (with honors since Grade 1)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
- Approval of the Board of Trustees
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Must maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 in any academic subject
- No disciplinary record
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Non-compliance with grade requirement for one semester is subject to forfeiture of scholarship
- Highly encouraged to participate in community outreach activities
- Highly encouraged to join MCU as a faculty member after graduation
Purificacion G. Tanchoco Scholarship (PGT)
100% Full Scholarship tuition fee and miscellaneous until graduation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Female
- Morally upright
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Open for Health Science Program
- Honor student in all years of pre-collegiate course (with honors since Grade 1)
Requirements
Requirements
- Sworn statement of personal and family financial records showing insufficient income and assets
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates (with honors since Grade 1)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
- Approval of the Board of Trustees
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Must maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 in any academic subject
- No disciplinary record
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Non-compliance with grade requirement for one semester is subject to forfeiture of scholarship
- Highly encouraged to participate in community outreach activities
- Highly encouraged to join MCU as a faculty member after graduation
Dr. Lualhati Tanchoco-Gonzalez Scholarship (LTG)
75% scholarship (Tuition Fee & other fees)
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for All Colleges
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Applicant must be “With Honors” or higher during Grade 12 (Grades will be ranked in order from highest to lowest to prioritize those who have excelled more academically)
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes Leave of Absence (LOA)
- For Filipino students only
- Regular student with full load every semester
- No reapplication as long as General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 is maintained
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, provided that the grade is not incomplete, dropped, withdrawn, or failed (5.0) to qualify for the scholarship grant
- No disciplinary record
- To sign scholarship undertaking form
Filemon Gallego Tanchoco Scholarship (FGT)
50% scholarship (Tuition Fee & other fees) until graduation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for All Colleges
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Applicant must be “With Honors” or higher during Grade 12 (Grades will be ranked in order from highest to lowest to prioritize those who have excelled more academically)
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- For Filipino students only
- Regular student with full load every semester
- No reapplication as long as GWA of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 is maintained
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, provided that the grade is not incomplete, dropped, withdrawn, or failed (5.0) to qualify for the scholarship grant
- No disciplinary record
- To sign scholarship undertaking form
Renato Gallego Tanchoco Scholarship (RGT)
30% scholarship (Tuition Fee & other fees) until graduation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for All Colleges
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Applicant must be “With Honors” or higher during Grade 12 (Grades will be ranked in order from highest to lowest to prioritize those who have excelled more academically)
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- For Filipino students only
- Regular student with full load every semester
- No reapplication as long as GWA of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 is maintained
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, provided that the grade is not incomplete, dropped, withdrawn, or failed (5.0) to qualify for the scholarship grant
- No disciplinary record
- To sign scholarship undertaking form
Luningning Tanchoco Estanislao Scholarship (LTE)
15% scholarship (Tuition Fee & other fees) until graduation
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for All Colleges
- Incoming 1st Year College
- Applicant must be “With Honors” or higher during Grade 12 (Grades will be ranked in order from highest to lowest to prioritize those who have excelled more academically)
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificates
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- For Filipino students only
- Regular student with full load every semester
- No reapplication as long as GWA of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 is maintained
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, provided that the grade is not incomplete, dropped, withdrawn, or failed (5.0) to qualify for the scholarship grant
- No disciplinary record
- To sign scholarship undertaking form
Centralino Aristotle Tanchoco Malabanan Scholarship (ATM)
15% discount on Tuition Fee & other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Crossovers only
- Grade 7, Grade 11, 1st year College (all programs)
- For MCU graduates only
- Student should be “With high honor”
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of Good Moral Certificate
- Copy of Certificate of Honors
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement)
- Must pass the Scholarship Exam
- Panel Interview with the Committee
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Regular student will full load every semester
- No reapplication as long as GWA of 1.60 and no grade lower than 2.0 is maintained
- BEDD: no grade lower than 80 and no failing grade
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded.
- However, the grade must not be incomplete, dropped, withdrawn, or failed (5.0) to qualify for the scholarship grant
- No disciplinary record
- To sign scholarship undertaking form
Supremo Athletic Scholarship
50% – 100% discount based on evaluation of Athletics Office
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Open for:o BS Business Administration, Major in Marketing Managemento BS Business Administration, Major in Operations Managemento BS Hospitality Managemento BS Tourism Managemento BS Entrepreneurshipo BS Entertainment & Multimedia Computingo BS Communication
Requirements
Requirements
- Must pass 75% of enrolled subjects for the semester
- No grade of incomplete or dropped in Social Arts (SA) and National Service Training Program (NSTP)
- One semester tenure in the university
- No disciplinary record
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student is unable to comply with maintaining requirements
- Per semester evaluation of performance
Centralino Ambassadors Scholarship
10% discount *Continued as long as requirements are met
Qualifications
Qualifications
- All college programs (including Medicine, Junior High School, Senior High School, and Postgrad)
- No grade requirement
- Student should have at least 1,000 followers on any of his/her social media accounts
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of grades, no failing grade
- No grade requirement
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Scholarship Application Form
- Panel Interview with Committee + Marketing and Admissions
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student is unable to comply with maintaining requirements
- Slots can be added to professional programs upon recommendation of Marketing with unanimous vote of committee, subject to Executive Committee approval
- Award/Prize for most engaging influencer (end of year)
- Must fulfill the following output commitments:
- o Max of 5 talks per semester
- 1 shoot per semester
- Monthly content posted on their personal accounts:
- 15 tweets
- 5 Instagram posts
- 5 TikTok posts
- Content must not be damaging to the image of the University
Creative and Cultural Service Grant
15% tuition discount *Continued as long as requirements are met
Qualifications
Qualifications
- All college programs including Medicine
Requirements
Requirements
- Scholarship Application Form with sample work/certification from CAG adviser
- Copy of grades, no failing grade
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
- Panel interview with Committee + Adviser
- Output/attendance commitment per semester (to maintain)
- All above states plus:
- Output commitment to Pharos publication
- Output commitment to Marketing
- No grade requirement
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student is unable to comply with maintaining requirements
- To comply with student activities accreditation requirements
- One semester tenure
- Must be a member of the organization in the previous semester
Discount:
15 % scholarship (TF & other fees) until graduation
Qualifications
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
Requirements
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%
Qualifications
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
Requirements
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
Terms & Conditions
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%
Qualifications
Centralino Ambassadors - Qualifications
Requirements
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
Terms & Conditions
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
Student Aid Programs
Sibling Discount
10%, 15%, and 20%
Qualifications
Qualifications
- • Sibling (students) enrolled in MCU including the College of Medicine
- 10% for 2nd sibling
- 15% for 3rd sibling
- 20% for 4th sibling
Requirements
Requirements
- Original copy of birth certificate of both siblings
- For Filipino students only
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- All programs including Medicine
- Maximum number of siblings that can avail of the discount is 3, excluding the primary/principal sibling
- For half-siblings, to show proof with the same parent to be verified using their birth certificate
- Crediting of discount will be based on the order of entry of the student in the University
Purple Loyalty Discount
10% discount for 1 semester only, upon entry
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Students should be a graduate/completer of MCU BEDD or College Program.
- For JHS – student should be a graduate/completer of MCU Grade School (continuous enrollment from Grade 1 to 6)
- For SHS – student should be a graduate/completer of MCU Junior High School (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 – the student should be a graduate of our Undergraduate program, non-transferee
Requirements
Requirements
- Alumni ID or Diploma
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
Alumni Discount
15% tuition fee discount
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Child of alumnus/alumna
- Spouse of alumnus/alumna
Requirements
Requirements
- Alumni ID
- For child of alumnus/alumna, must present birth certificate to show relationship to the alumnus/alumna
- For spouse, must present marriage certificate
- No grade requirement
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- No disciplinary record
Needs-Based Discount
30% discount *Continued as long as the grade requirement per sem is met
Requirements
Requirements
- Income Tax Return (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
- Application Essay
- For College Freshmen, Business Programs, Education, Information Technology, and Psychology students
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if student shifts out or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
MCU Employee & Faculty Dependent
Employee: 90% discount on tuition fee
1st child: 65% discount on tuition fee
2nd child: 35% discount on tuition fee
Requirements
Requirements
- Endorsement from Human Resource Department
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- 2 years of regular status of employment
MCU-FDTMF Doctor Child Discount
15% discount on Tuition Fee
Requirements
MCU-FDTMF Doctor Child Discount - Requirements
- Endorsement from MCU-FDTMF Human Resource Department
- Birth certificate of the child
Student Assistantship Program
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for all colleges
Requirements
Requirements
- Must be able to render 20 hours per week
- No disciplinary record
- No failing grade
- Must fulfill duties as stated in the contract
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Renewal the following semester based on evaluation of performance
- Must sign MOA as endorsed by the Dean
Presidential Decree 451
100% Tuition Fee Discount for one (1) semester only
Qualifications
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
Requirements
Requirements
- Scholarship Application Form
- 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
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- The College must have at least 500 students to qualify one (1) Presidential Decree Scholar
Presidential Decree 577 (Military Discount)
Discount:
100%
Qualifications
Qualifications
Students who are dependents of Military Personnel who died or became incapacitated in line of duty
Requirements
Requirements
- Scholarship Application Form
- 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
- Recommendation Letter from the College Dean and/or Principal
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- The University must have 2,000 or higher student population to avail the exemption from payment and matriculation fees
