Requirements for Expanded Work Study Grant:
  1. Application Form (Click here to access form)
  2. Photocopy of Form 138
  3. Latest income tax return or Certification as non-filer from the local BIR of both parents.
  4. Recommendations from two (2) uninterested reliable persons from his/her community but not politicians and relatives, stating the economic condition of the family.

Deadline of application and submission of documents is on July 28, 2023.

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Deadline of application and submission of documents is on July 07, 2023

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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Education Service Contracting (ESC)
This program under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education
(GASTPE) wherein financial assistance in the form of tuition subsidies will be given to qualified
Grade 7 students. (Priorities are given to graduates of public elementary schools)

Click here for the Requirements & Application Form.
Deadline of submission: September 29, 2023

Mariano and Lina Lao Scholarship Grant
Open to underprivileged but academically deserving incoming Grade 7 student with a General
Average of least 85% with no grade below 80% in any subject and any grading period. This
scholarship is subject to renewal every school year. Covers Tuition and Miscellaneous fees.

Click here for the Requirements & Application Form.
Deadline of submission: July 7, 2023

Junior High School Entrance Honor Scholarship
This is granted to incoming Grade 7 students who belong to the top two (2) of the graduating
class.

Click here for the Requirements & Application Form.
Deadline of submission: September 15, 2023

Silliman University High School Class ’48 Fund, Inc.
Open to underprivileged but academically deserving incoming Grade 7 student with a General Average
of 88% with no grade below 85%. Covers Tuition and Miscellaneous

Aid to Minister’s Children
For children of UCCP pastors who are currently assigned to a local church. Incoming first year college students must have a High School General Average of 85%. Covers P10,000.00/semester

Senior High School Scholarship
For Entering Grade 11 students belonging to the Top 5 ranks of the Junior High School graduating class. Covers P15,000.00/semester

Abby Jacobs
For incoming first-year students enrolled in the English Department. Covers Tuition and Fees.

Elsie Nichols-Aguilar Scholarship
For incoming first-year students in Speech and Theatre Arts. Covers Tuition and Fees.

Aid to Minister’s Children
For children of UCCP pastors who are currently assigned to a local church. Incoming first-year college students must have a High School General Average of 85% and higher and a 2.5 TQPA or higher for continuing students. Covers P10,000.00/semester.

Esther J. Takahara Scholarship Fund
For incoming first-year students taking up Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Gov. Perdices F. Mariano Scholarship
Open to all academically deserving students pursuing a degree in Home Economics, Agriculture, Social Work, and other courses in community development. Covers 50% of Tuition Fee.

Grady & Mildred Redford/Brian S. Weatherford Scholarship
Open to all academically deserving students who are from Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a CQPA of 2.75 or better. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Henry S. Langheim Memorial Scholarship
For dependents of SUMCFI employees. Incoming first-year college students must have a High School General Average of 85% or higher and a 2.0 TQPA or higher for continuing students. Benefit: Graduated system of educational assistance.

Honor Freshmen Law Entrance Scholarship
For incoming first-year Law students with a baccalaureate degree from Silliman University with Latin Honor. Covers Tuition Fee.

International Christian Scholarship Foundation (ICSF)

  • For incoming first-year Medical school students with a QPA of at least 3.0 in the baccalaureate degree and with National Medical Admissions Test (NMAT) percentile of 60 & above; preferably with Latin Honor. Covers Tuition Fee.

Jose Baccay Scholarship
For incoming first-year students from Bicol Region. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Josefa F. del Carmen Endowed Student Scholarship Fund
For incoming first-year students who have been accepted for admission to the College of Business Administration. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Juan and Estrella Aguilar Saturnino Scholarship
Open to all Bacolod area High School graduates. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Leopoldo T. Ruiz Scholarship
For incoming first-year students in Sociology, Anthropology, and Education major in Mathematics or English with high academic performance. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Melrose Villaester Besario Scholarship
For incoming first year students who are academically deserving and financially challenged students who are legal residents of Guihulngan City and La Libertad, Negros Oriental. Priority be given to applicants interested in Theology, Engineering and Nursing programs. Covers Full Tuition and Board and Lodging in the University Cooperative Dormitory

Portal Scholarship
For incoming first-year students. Covers 75% of the Tuition Fee.
Courses:
• Sciences – Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Arts – Sociology, Public Administration
• Education – English, Math, Preschool, HE, Library Sciences
• Business – Economic, Office System Administration, Entrepreneurship

Respicio and Natividad Lado Endowment Scholarship and Relief Fund
For incoming first year students. Preferably student must be from either the cities of Tanjay or Bais. Covers P 5,000.00/semester

Rev. Leonardo G. and Luisita D. Dia Memorial Scholarship
To all academically deserving students who wish to acquire a degree in Bachelor of Theology major in Pastoral Ministry. Covers PhP10,000/semester.

Robert James Michael and Elizabeth Sy Michael Grant for Work Students
For senior student assistants who has work in one of the offices in the University for at least 2 continuous semesters and has rendered 200 hours in the previous school year with a TQPA of 2.5 or better. Covers P25,000.00/semester

Rolando Villanueva del Carmen Academic Excellence Scholarship for College
For incoming first-year students belonging to the top 4 of the Senior High School graduating class. Covers Tuition & Fees, board and lodging, and book allowance as may be determined by the Student Aid Committee.

Rolando Villanueva Magdamo Memorial Fund
Rank 1 in Senior High School, Silliman University. Covers P 25,000.00/semester

Romeo P. Ariniego Scholarship for Medical Education
Open only to Filipino citizens who are among the top 10% graduates of qualified baccalaureate degree programs in any public or private school in the Philippines, with a National Medical Admission (NMAT) percentile rank of 75 and above. Covers: 1) Tuition and Fees, 2) Books and basic Equipment and Devices, 3) Board and Lodging and 4) Monthly Stipend.

• First Priority

Children or qualified dependents of Silliman University Staff
Personnel whose current salaries are within the lowest 20% bracket and who are not members of any organization from which and through which education and other economic benefits can be derived for children and beneficiaries.

• Second Priority

Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of Dumaguete for at least 7 years, and who have graduated from the government’s 4Ps program as officially certified under oath by the City DSWD officer.

Or

Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of Dumaguete for at least 7 years, and who belong to the lowest income bracket (equivalent to tax exempt) under Commission on Higher Education (CHED) scholarship guidelines.

• Third Priority

Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of any of the local government units (LGU) in Negros Oriental for at least 7 years, and who have graduated from the government’s 4Ps program as officially certified under oath by the municipality or city or provincial DSWD officer.

Or

Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of Negros oriental for at least 7 years, and who belong to the lowest income bracket (equivalent to tax exempt) under Commission on Higher Education (CHED) scholarship guidelines.

Silliman University Golden Rule Scholarship
For incoming first year students from Negros Oriental who is active professing Christians. Covers P 25,000.00/semester

Tanjay City Endowed Medical Student Scholarship Fund
For incoming first year Medical school students from Tanjay City, Negros Oriental with a GPA of 2.5. Covers 50% Tuition and Miscellaneous

Tenorio-Mendiola Scholarship
Rank 1 Senior High Graduate from Samar or Negros Oriental. Covers Tuition Fee (freshman year only).

The Gloria Luyas Swinney Scholarship at Silliman University
For incoming first-year students enrolled in any of the following disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Information, Mathematics and/or related Sciences. Covers Tuition & Fees, board & lodging, and book allowance.

United Methodist Ministers’ Children Scholarship
For incoming first-year students whose parents/s is an ordained minister of United Methodist of the Philippines. Covers Tuition Fee.

Expanded Work Study Grant
A Special 6-year Work Study Program for financially challenged incoming freshmen with a HighSchool General Average of 80% with no grade below 80 in any subject. Courses: BS Agriculture,BS Education (BEED-SPED), BS Office Management and AB Courses (Creative Writing, Filipino,English Language, Philosophy and Literature)
Covers Tuition & Fees

Requirements for EWSG:
  1. Application Form (Click here to access form)
  2. Photocopy of Form 138
  3. Latest income tax return or Certification as non-filer from the local BIR of both parents.
  4. Recommendations from two (2) uninterested reliable persons from his/her community but not politicians and relatives, stating the economic condition of the family.

Deadline of application and submission of documents is on July 28, 2023.

SUACONA Environmental Funds Scholarships and Grants

The Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Committee (ECSC) of the Silliman University Alumni and Council of North America (SUACONA) has the following funding opportunities for highly-motivated graduate students, faculty, staff, and research affiliates at Silliman University who are pursuing studies and research on environmental conservation and sustainability:

  • SCHOLARSHIPS – will cover tuition fees and thesis/dissertation expenses of graduate students pursuing studies on environmental conservation and sustainability. Depending on performance and funds available, scholarships can be renewable.

o   Application Requirements:

        1.     Application letter.
        2.     Two recommendation letters from a faculty member and research adviser/mentor.
        3.     For dissertation grants, a brief research proposal describing the goals, the relevance of the study, methodology and budget.
        4.     Official copy of transcript showing a G.P.A. of at least 3.0.
        5.     Carries full academic load.
        6.     Of good moral character and has no disciplinary records.

o   Submit the application portfolio containing the requirements to the SU Scholarships and Aid Division at [email protected]

o  Deadline for Graduate Scholarship Applications: 

First Semester: June 30th, Announcement: July 20th

Second Semester: Nov. 25th, Announcement: Dec. 20th

  • RESEARCH – priority will be given to faculty, staff and graduate students. Grants can also be given to research affiliates (non-students, non-faculty/staff) recognized by the University as such and have an ultimate goal of publishing their results with co-authorship shared with a member(s) of the academic unit.  Application will be open all-year round.

o   Application Requirements:

        1.     Application letter.
        2.     A brief but concise research proposal describing the goals and relevance of the study, methodology, budgetary requirements and other funding agencies the researcher applied to.

o   Submit applications to the SU Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) at [email protected] (email).

o   Should submit Progress and final reports to the department/division head at the end of the study.

o   Liquidation of expenses as required by the Business and Finance. 

  • TRAVEL GRANTS – will cover travel within the Philippines and will include transportation and/or lodging. Open to graduate students, faculty, staff and research affiliates who will be presenting a paper (spoken or poster) at a conference, seminar or workshop on areas related to environmental conservation and sustainability. Applications will be open year-round and will depend on availability of funds.

o   Application Requirements:

        1.     Application letter.
        2.     Recommendation letter from the major adviser (if student), Department Chair, and or Director of the division (if faculty, staff or research affiliate).
        3.     Abstract of the presentation.

o   Submit applications to the SU Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) at [email protected] (email).

o   Applications should be submitted a month prior to travel.

o   Liquidation of expenses at the end of the travel.


Adlai Amor University Scholarship
For Mass Communication students. Covers PhP15,000.

Alexander Geopano Amor Scholarship
For Mass Communication students. Covers PhP15,000.

Benita/Albino Lopez Scholarship
For continuing full-time Bachelor of Music students with high academic performance and economically challenged with a Term Quality Point Average (TQPA) of 2.75 or higher. Covers Partial Tuition Fee.

Daniel Fissell Music Scholarship
For a junior Theology student majoring in Liturgy and Music with a Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA) of 3.0 or higher. Covers Tuition & Fees.

Dr. Hubert Reynolds Endowment Scholarship Fund
For junior students of the Social Work program. Covers Partial Tuition Fee.

Farrah M. Marasco Scholarship Fund
Open to all academically deserving students pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a CQPA of 2.5 or better. Covers Partial Tuition Fee.

Freddie V. Aquino & Family Scholarship
For incoming sophomore students in the College of Business Administration with a CQPA of 3.0 or better who is from the Province of Negros Oriental. Preferably an orphan. Covers PhP15,000/semester.

Jesus and Maria Cynthia Tanega Endowed Scholarship
For senior BS Chemistry students who are into thesis writing with a CQPA of at least 3.0. Covers PhP10,000.

Josefa del Carmen Endowment Scholarship Grant
For senior Business students who are expected to graduate on March 2024 who belong to the top 10% of their graduating class and with a Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA) of at least 3.0. Covers PhP25,000/semester.

Jose/Josefa Demeterio Scholarship Fund
For continuing junior students majoring in Chemistry or Pre-Medical course with a CQPA of at least 3.0.  Covers Tuition and Fees.

Judge Alvin L. Tan Memorial Law Scholarship
For continuing students enrolled in the College of Law. Covers Tuition Fee.

Manuel and Conception Utzurrum Scholarship Fund
For incoming junior or senior students who are financially challenged. Priority will be given to students in the Biological Sciences or Environmental studies. Covers Tuition Fee.

Panday Tinig Scholarship
For junior and senior students in the College of Performing and Visual Arts majoring in Choral Conducting or Composition with a TQPA of 3.0 or higher. Covers Partial Tuition Fee.

Respicio and Natividad Lado Endowment Scholarship and Relief Fund
For incoming junior or senior student.  One (1) from the Business Administration major in Accountancy and One (1) from the Bachelor of Science degree major in Elementary Education. Covers P 7,500.00/semester

SUCN Batch 1989 Scholarship
For continuing Nursing students with a CQPA of 2.0 and a cumulative grade of 2.2 in nursing subjects. Covers PhP10,000/semester.

Wentworth Uytengsu Memorial Scholarship
For continuing students enrolled in the College of Law. Covers Tuition plus books.


For Music Scholarship, please inquire from the College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA).
For Law Scholarship, please inquire from the College of Law.
For Divinity Scholarship, please inquire from the Divinity School.

SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH AND TRAVEL GRANTS ANNOUNCEMENT

The Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Committee (ECSC) of the Silliman University Alumni and Council of North America (SUACONA) is pleased to announce funding opportunities for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and research affiliates at Silliman University who are pursuing studies and research on environmental conservation and sustainability.

  • SCHOLARSHIPS – will cover tuition fees and thesis/dissertation expenses of graduate students and thesis expenses of undergraduate students pursuing studies on environmental conservation and sustainability. Depending on performance and funds available, scholarships can be renewable.
    • Application Requirements:
      1. Application letter.
      2. Two recommendation letters from a faculty member and research adviser/mentor.
      3. For dissertation grants, a brief research proposal describing the goals, the relevance of the study, methodology and budget.
      4. Official copy of transcript showing a G.P.A. of at least 3.0.
      5. Carries full academic load.
      6. Of good moral character and has no disciplinary records.
    • Submit the application portfolio containing the requirements to the SU Scholarships and Aid Division at [email protected].
    • Application is open year-round and should be submitted at least a month before the target semester starts.
  • RESEARCH – priority will be given to faculty and staff whose research is related to environmental conservation. Grants can also be given to research affiliates or associates (non-students, non-faculty/staff) recognized by the University as such and have a goal of publishing their results with co-authorship shared with a member(s) of the academic unit. Application will be open all year round.
    • Application Requirements:
      1. Application letter.
      2. A brief but concise research proposal describing the goals and relevance of the study, methodology, budgetary requirements, and other funding agencies the researcher applied to, if there is any.
    • Submit applications to the SU Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) at [email protected] (email)
    • Should submit Progress and Final reports to the department/division head at the end of the study.
    • Liquidation of expenses as required by the Business and Finance.
  • TRAVEL GRANTS – will cover travel within the Philippines and will include transportation and/or lodging. Open to graduate students, faculty, staff, and research affiliates who will be presenting a paper (spoken or poster) at a conference, seminar or workshop on areas related to environmental conservation and sustainability. Applications will be open year-round and will depend on availability of funds.
    • Application Requirements:
      1. Application letter.
      2. Recommendation letter from the major adviser (if student), Department Chair, and or Director of the division (if faculty, staff, or research affiliate).
      3. Abstract of the presentation.
    • Submit applications to the SU Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) at iems.su.edu.ph (email)
    • Applications should be submitted a month prior to travel.
    • Liquidation of expenses at the end of the travel.

Entrance Honor Scholarship

This is granted to incoming Grade 11 and freshmen students who graduated with honors and belong to the top four (4) of the graduating class. Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/RNptnvPNsboqhuJ77

Academic Honor Scholarship

This is for continuing (college and senior high) students whose qualifications are as follows:

For Continuing College Students:

  1. Class A – must have a quality point average (QPA) of “3.50” and above, with no grade below “2.0”, no “F”,“INC”, “NG”, “W” grades and with an academic load of not less than fifteen (15) units in the previous and current semester.
  2. Class B – must have a quality point average (QPA) of “3.25” to “3.49”, with no grade below “2.0”, no “F”,“INC”, “NG”, “W” grades and with an academic load of not less than fifteen (15) units in the previous and current semester.

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/c59PQNBic22FKLAZA. Deadline for application (2nd Semester, SY 2022-2023): February 17, 2024

For Continuing Senior High School Students:

  1. Class A – students with general average of 95% and above in the previous semester with a minimum grade of 85% in all subjects
  2. Class B – students with general average of 90% – 94.99% in the previous semester with a minimum grade of 85% in all subjects
The 1st Semester SY 2023-2024 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS is now open for applications. Apply at: https://forms.gle/e2MHQF3foLDVvMEF7.

For more information, contact the following:

The University Registrar and Admissions Officer
Silliman University
Hibbard Avenue
Dumaguete City
Telephone No. (035) 422-6002 local 245-247
Telefax No. (035) 422-8880
Email: [email protected] /[email protected]

Reopened Special Scholarships

There are currently no reopened special scholarships.

For more information, contact the following:

Student Scholarship and Aid Division
Office of Student Services
Silliman University
2nd Flr. Oriental Hall
Dumaguete City
Telephone No. (035) 420-1901 local 328
Email: [email protected]