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Scholarships
Filemon D. Tanchoco, Sr. Scholarship (FDT)
100% Full Scholarship
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year male college student.
- Must be enrolled in a Health Science program (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, or other allied health sciences).
- Must have received academic honors in all years of pre-collegiate education (i.e., with honors from Grade 1 to Grade 12).
- Must be morally upright with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
- Subject to the final approval of the Board of Trustees.
Requirements
Requirements
- Sworn statement of personal and family financial status indicating insufficient income and assets
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificates of academic honors received from Grade 1 to Grade 12
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- Have no record of any disciplinary infraction throughout their stay in the University
- Remain enrolled in the original program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to a different course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Understand that non-compliance with the academic requirements for one semester is subject to forfeiture of the scholarship
- Are highly encouraged to participate in community outreach activities
- Are highly encouraged to consider joining Manila Central University as a faculty member after graduation
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Purificacion G. Tanchoco Scholarship (PGT)
100% Full Scholarship
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year female college student.
- Must be enrolled in a Health Science program (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, or other allied health sciences).
- Must have received academic honors in all years of pre-collegiate education (i.e., with honors from Grade 1 to Grade 12).
- Must be morally upright with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
- Subject to the final approval of the Board of Trustees.
Requirements
Requirements
- Sworn statement of personal and family financial status indicating insufficient income and assets
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificates of academic honors received from Grade 1 to Grade 12
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- Have no record of any disciplinary infraction throughout their stay in the University
- Remain enrolled in the original program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to a different course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Understand that non-compliance with the academic requirements for one semester is subject to forfeiture of the scholarship
- Are highly encouraged to participate in community outreach activities
- Are highly encouraged to consider joining Manila Central University as a faculty member after graduation
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Dr. Lualhati Tanchoco-Gonzalez Scholarship (LTG)
75% Scholarship – Covers tuition and other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year college student.
- Open to all programs across all colleges.
- Must have graduated from Grade 12 with at least the academic distinction of “With Honors” or higher.
- Applicants will be ranked according to academic performance; priority will be given to those with the highest grades.
- Must be a Filipino citizen.
- Must be a morally upright individual with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Requirements
Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificate of academic distinction (at least “With Honors”)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, the student must not receive an INC (Incomplete), DRP (Dropped), W (Withdrawn), or 5.0 (Failed) in any subject
- Must remain enrolled in the originally declared program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to another course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Must be a regular student carrying a full academic load each semester
- No need for reapplication every semester, provided grade requirements are continuously met
- Must have no disciplinary record throughout their academic stay
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Filemon Gallego Tanchoco Scholarship (FGT)
50% Scholarship – Covers tuition and other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year college student.
- Open to all programs across all colleges.
- Must have graduated from Grade 12 with at least the academic distinction of “With Honors” or higher.
- Applicants will be ranked according to academic performance; priority will be given to those with the highest grades.
- Must be a Filipino citizen.
- Must be a morally upright individual with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Requirements
Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificate of academic distinction (at least “With Honors”)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, the student must not receive an INC (Incomplete), DRP (Dropped), W (Withdrawn), or 5.0 (Failed) in any subject
- Must remain enrolled in the originally declared program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to another course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Must be a regular student carrying a full academic load each semester
- No need for reapplication every semester, provided grade requirements are continuously met
- Must have no disciplinary record throughout their academic stay
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Renato Gallego Tanchoco Scholarship (RGT)
30% Scholarship – Covers tuition and other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year college student.
- Open to all programs across all colleges.
- Must have graduated from Grade 12 with at least the academic distinction of “With Honors” or higher.
- Applicants will be ranked according to academic performance; priority will be given to those with the highest grades.
- Must be a Filipino citizen.
- Must be a morally upright individual with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee
Requirements
Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificate of academic distinction (at least “With Honors”)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, the student must not receive an INC (Incomplete), DRP (Dropped), W (Withdrawn), or 5.0 (Failed) in any subject
- Must remain enrolled in the originally declared program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to another course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- * Must be a regular student carrying a full academic load each semester
- * No need for reapplication every semester, provided grade requirements are continuously met
- Must have no disciplinary record throughout their academic stay
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Luningning Tanchoco Estanislao Scholarship (LTE)
15% Scholarship – Covers tuition and other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be an incoming first-year college student.
- Open to all programs across all colleges.
- Must have graduated from Grade 12 with at least the academic distinction of “With Honors” or higher.
- Applicants will be ranked according to academic performance; priority will be given to those with the highest grades.
- Must be a Filipino citizen.
- Must be a morally upright individual with no record of disciplinary action.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Requirements
Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificate of academic distinction (at least “With Honors”)
- Copy of Grade 12 Report Card
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject per semester
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, the student must not receive an INC (Incomplete), DRP (Dropped), W (Withdrawn), or 5.0 (Failed) in any subject
- Must remain enrolled in the originally declared program; the scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to another course or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Must be a regular student carrying a full academic load each semester
- No need for reapplication every semester, provided grade requirements are continuously met
- Must have no disciplinary record throughout their academic stay
- Must sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form to acknowledge compliance with the terms of the scholarship
Centralino Aristotle Tanchoco Malabanan Scholarship (ATM)
15% Scholarship – Covers tuition and other fees
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be a crossover applicant (Grade 7, Grade 11, or First Year College only).
- Open to all academic programs.
- Must be a graduate of Manila Central University (MCU) from the previous academic level.
- Must have received the academic distinction “With High Honors” from their previous school year.
- Must pass the Scholarship Examination.
- Must undergo and pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Requirements
Requirements
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certificate of Academic Honors issued by the Principal’s Office
- Copy of Report Card and complete grades from the previous school year
- Scholarship Essay (Personal Statement) outlining purpose, academic goals, and/or financial situation
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Be enrolled as a regular student with a full academic load every semester
- Maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 1.60 with no grade lower than 2.00 in any academic subject
- For BEDD students (Basic Education Department), no grade should be lower than 80 and no failing grade must be recorded
- For purposes of GWA computation, grades in Social Arts (SA), Physical Education (PE), and National Service Training Program (NSTP) are excluded. However, the student must not receive an INC (Incomplete), DRP (Dropped), W (Withdrawn), or 5.0 (Failed) in any subject
- Have no record of any disciplinary infraction
- Sign the Scholarship Undertaking Form as a commitment to comply with all terms of the scholarship
- No reapplication is required each semester provided academic and conduct standards are consistently met
Supremo Athletic Scholarship
50% to 100% Discount – Based on the evaluation and recommendation of the Athletics Office
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must have completed at least one semester in the University (one-semester tenure).
- Must not have any disciplinary record.
- Subject to the recommendation of the Athletics Office and final approval of the Scholarship Committee.
- Open to incoming or continuing students enrolled in the following programs:
- BS Business Administration major in Marketing Management
- BS Business Administration major in Operations Management
- BS Hospitality Management
- BS Tourism Management
- BS Entrepreneurship
- BS Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
- BS Communication
Requirements
Requirements
- Pass at least 75% of enrolled academic subjects per semester
- Have no grade of Incomplete (INC) or Dropped (DRP) in Social Arts (SA) and National Service Training Program (NSTP)
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship is subject to per semester performance evaluation by the Athletics Office and Scholarship Committee
- Scholarship will be forfeited if the student fails to meet the required academic performance or conduct standards
- Must remain actively engaged in athletic participation as determined by the Athletics Office
Centralino Ambassadors Scholarship
10% Tuition Fee Discount – Continuously granted if all requirements and responsibilities are met
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open to students from all programs, including: Junior High School (JHS), Senior High School (SHS), all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Medicine
- Must have at least 1,000 followers on any personal social media account (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter)
- Must not have any failing grade
- No specific grade requirement
- Must be of good moral character and have no disciplinary record
- Must pass a panel interview with the Scholarship Committee and representatives from Marketing and Admissions
- Subject to the recommendation of Marketing and unanimous approval of the Scholarship Committee
Requirements
Requirements
- Copy of most recent grades (with no failing grade)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character / No Disciplinary Record
- Active social media account with minimum 1,000 followers
- Panel interview with the Committee and Marketing/Admissions
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship may be revoked if the student fails to meet academic, conduct, or output requirements
- Additional slots for professional programs may be opened based on the recommendation of the Marketing Office, subject to unanimous approval by the Scholarship Committee and the Executive Committee
- An annual award or prize will be granted to the most engaging student influencer
- Recipients must fulfill the following output deliverables each semester:- Maximum of 5 speaking engagements or talks per semester
- Participation in 1 official shoot per semester
- Monthly content obligations on personal social media accounts:
- 15 tweets (X/Twitter)
- 5 Instagram posts
- 5 TikTok posts
- All content must positively represent the University and must not damage or harm the reputation of Manila Central University
Creative and Cultural Service Grant
15% Tuition Fee Discount – Continuously granted if all requirements and responsibilities are met
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open to students from all college programs, including Medicine
- Must have completed at least one semester of tenure in the University
- Must have been an active member of a recognized creative or cultural organization during the previous semester
- MCU Band
- MCU Chorale
- MCU Drumbeaters
- MCU Pharos (Student Publication)
Requirements
Requirements
- Sample of creative work (e.g., artwork, publication, performance footage) or
- Certification of involvement from the Cultural Affairs Group (CAG) Adviser
- The organization must submit the copy of their attendance in all required organization activities, including:
- Training and practice sessions
- Performances, exhibits, or presentations
- Copy of grades from the most recent semester (no failing grade required)
- No specific grade requirement imposed
- Certificate of Good Moral Character/No Disciplinary Record
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship will be forfeited if the student fails to comply with required outputs, participation, or moral conduct standards
- Grant recipients must comply with student activity accreditation requirements
- Continued grant is contingent upon performance review by the Scholarship Committee and CAG Adviser
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
- Siblings enrolled in Manila Central University
- For Filipino students only
- 10% for 2nd sibling
- 15% for 3rd sibling
- 20% for 4th sibling
Requirements
Requirements
- Original copy of birth certificate of both/all siblings
- For half-siblings, proof of the same parent must be shown and verified through birth certificates
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- Applicable to all programs, including Medicine
- A maximum of three siblings (excluding the primary/principal sibling) may avail of the discount
- Siblings must be enrolled in the same academic year and semester to qualify for the discount
- Discount crediting will be based on the order of entry of the student into the University
Purple Loyalty Discount
10% Tuition Fee Discount – Applicable for one (1) semester only upon entry
Qualifications
Qualifications
- The student must be a graduate or completer of Manila Central University (MCU) under the following specific conditions:
- Junior High School (JHS):
- Must be a graduate/completer of MCU Grade School, with continuous enrollment from Grade 1 to Grade 6
- Senior High School (SHS):
- Must be a graduate/completer of MCU Junior High School, with continuous enrollment from Grade 7 to Grade 10
- All College Programs:
- Must be a graduate/completer of MCU Basic Education Department (BEDD), with continuous enrollment from JHS to SHS
- College of Medicine and Graduate School:
- Must be a graduate of an MCU undergraduate program and must be a non-transferee
- Junior High School (JHS):
Requirements
Requirements
- Alumni ID or Diploma (as proof of MCU graduation or completion)
- Certificate of Good Moral/No disciplinary record
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- No grade requirement
- Discount is valid for one (1) semester only upon enrollment in the applicable program
Alumni Discount
15% Tuition Fee Discount
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Children of an MCU alumnus/alumna
- Spouses of an MCU alumnus/alumna
Requirements
Requirements
- Alumni ID of the MCU graduate
- For children of alumni:
- Birth Certificate to verify relationship to the alumnus/alumna
- For spouses of alumni:
- Marriage Certificate to verify spousal relationship
- For children of alumni:
- No grade requirement
- Must have no disciplinary record
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Discount may be availed per semester (for college students), subject to revalidation of requirements if necessary
- Alumni ID of parent or spouse must not be valid and unexpired at the time of application
Needs-Based Discount
30% Tuition Fee Discount – Continuously granted if grade requirements are met per semester
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Incoming College Freshmen enrolled in the following programs: Business Programs, Education, Information Technology, Psychology
Requirements
Qualifications
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of the parent/guardian, with a declared annual income not exceeding PHP 400,000
- Certificate of Good Moral Character / No Disciplinary Record
- Copy of Report Card and Grades from the previous school year, with no failing grade
- Application Essay explaining financial need and intent to complete the program
- Optional documents for additional consideration:
- Certificate of Honors issued by the Principal’s Office
- Certificate of Indigency
Terms & Conditions
Requirements
- Scholarship will be forfeited if the student shifts to another program outside the eligible list or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA)
- Discount is renewable per semester, contingent upon the student meeting the required academic performance of no failing grade
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 the Human Resource Department verifying employment status
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- The employee must have attained at least two (2) years of regular employment status at Manila Central University
- Discount remains valid as long as the employee retains regular employment and university policies are observed
MCU-FDTMF Doctor Child Discount
15% discount on Tuition Fee
Requirements
MCU-FDTMF Doctor Child Discount - Requirements
- Endorsement from the MCU-FDTMF Human Resource Department
- Birth certificate of the child to verify relationship with the doctor employed under MCU-FDTMF
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Valid as long as the doctor's employment remains active and compliant with MCU-FDTMF policies
Student Assistantship Program
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open for all colleges
Requirements
Requirements
- Must be willing and able to render 20 hours of service per week
- Must have no failing grade in any academic subject
- Must have no disciplinary record
- Must be able to fulfill duties and responsibilities as specified in the Student Assistantship Contract
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- Participation is subject to semester-based renewal, contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation of the Assigned Supervisor under a Department
- Student must sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Presidential Decree 451
100% Tuition Fee Discount
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open to incoming 3rd year and 4th year college students
- The student must come from a family with a combined annual income not exceeding PHP 150,000
Requirements
Requirements
- Letter of Application addressed to the Scholarships and Grants Committee
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of both parents reflecting a combined annual income of PHP 150,000 or below
- Certificate of Good Moral Character / No Disciplinary Record
- Copy of Grades with General Weighted Average (GWA) not lower than 2.50 and no failing grade
- Copy of Official Registration Form
- Recommendation/Endorsement Letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Scholarships and Grants Committee, signed by the College Dean
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- A minimum of 500 enrolled students per college is required to qualify for one (1) Presidential Decree Scholar
- Grant is valid for one semester only and is non-renewable
- Selection is subject to screening and final approval by the Scholarships and Grants Committee
Presidential Decree 577 (Military Discount)
100% Tuition and Matriculation/Miscellaneous Fee Discount
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Open to students who are dependents of military personnel who died or were incapacitated in the line of duty
Requirements
Requirements
- Must comply with all requirements set by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO)
- Copy of latest Grades
- Copy of Official Registration Form
- Recommendation/Endorsement Letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Scholarships and Grants Committee from the College Dean
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
- The University must have a total student population of at least 2,000 to qualify for the government exemption from tuition and matriculation fees
- Scholarship is subject to verification and approval in accordance with the guidelines of AFPEBSO and the University Scholarships and Grants Committee
