Scholarships and Aid

General Requirements, Policies and Guidelines of University Scholarships and Grants

As a general rule, scholarships are awarded to students who meet the minimum criteria set by the University through the Scholarship Committee.

General Statements:

  1. A scholarship is a privilege and not a right. It carries with it certain responsibilities and duties.
  2. Students may apply for the various scholarships offered by the University, the awarding of the scholarship will be based on the decision of the Scholarship Committee.
  3. Students applying for scholarships will be notified of the result before the start of the enrollment period.
  4. Scholarships are awarded only to full-time students based on their curriculum, with demonstrated financial need and academic merit.
  5. Scholarships are subject to availability of funds, thus, every year the university determines the number of scholarships and aid that will be available to incoming first year continuing scholars.
  6. To maximize financial assistance to as many students as possible, awarding of a scholarship will be limited to one family member only, unless otherwise stipulated by the donor/s.
  7. University scholars are chosen according to rank (based on identified parameters) and the number of scholarships available for the year.
  8. The education of the student is not the sole responsibility of the school. The student and his/her family are also expected to contribute (e.g. through earnings, assets, savings and even borrowings against future earnings) to the education costs incurred during the student's study in Silliman.

General Guidelines:

  1. Students who wish to apply for a scholarship grant must comply with the minimum requirements on the set deadline.
  2. Continuing scholars need to re-apply during the prescribed period. Non-compliance means automatic dropping from the Roster of Scholars.
  3. Once the Roster of Scholars is drawn up, late applicants who fulfill the minimum conditions shall no longer be considered.
  4. Successful candidates are required to sign the Scholarship Agreement indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
  5. Transferees can apply for a scholarship provided they come from accredited schools (PAASCU, PACUCOA, ACSU-ACI, PASUC, etc.).
  6. Continuing students applying for special scholarships and grants-in-aid with the exception of the Service Scholarships (Aid to Athletes, Band, Campus Choristers and Dance Troupe) must have demonstrated an earnest effort by being self-sufficient in addressing one’s educational need.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES

Scholarship Application Procedure

Applicants submit scholarship application requirements through this:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Student Aid Committee.

Application Requirements

New Applicants:
  1. Accomplished application form accompanied by a personal letter of application. On the blank space below, briefly write an essay about yourself, your goals in life and why you need this special scholarship and what it will mean to you if granted.
  2. Photocopy of Form 138.
  3. Certification of honor/graduation rank from the High School Principal.
  4. Latest income tax return or Certification as non-filer from the local BIR.
  5. Recommendations from two (2) uninterested reliable persons from his/her community but not politicians and relatives, stating the economic condition of the family.
  6. Certification from the District Conference stating that her/his parent/s are practicing pastor/s to a local church (state the name & location of the church) and the duration of the appointment. (for UCCP Pastor's children)
  7. Certification from the District Superintendent that will certify that the applicant is a son/daughter of an ordained minister of the United Methodist church (state the name & location of the church) and the duration of the appointment. (for United Methodist Ministers’ Children)
Continuing Applicants:
  1. Accomplished application form accompanied by a personal letter of application. On the blank space below, briefly write an essay about yourself, your goals in life and why you need this special scholarship and what it will mean to you if granted.
  2. Certified TQPA of 2.5 or better from the College.
  3. Latest income tax return or Certification as non-filer from the local BIR of both parents.
  4. Endorsement from the College Dean.
  5. Certification from the District Conference stating that her/his parent/s are practicing pastor/s to a local church (state the name & location of the church) and the duration of the appointment. (for UCCP Pastor's children)
Transferee
  1. Accomplished application form. On a separate sheet of paper, briefly write an essay about yourself, your goals in life and why you need this special scholarship and what it will mean to you if granted.
  2. Photocopy of Informative Copy of Record (TOR) with a TQPA of 2.5 or better.
  3. Latest income tax return or Certification as non-filer from the local BIR of both parents.
  4. Certification from the District Conference stating that her/his parent/s are practicing pastor/s to a local church (state the name & location of the church) and the duration of the appointment. (for UCCP Pastor’s children)
  5. Certification from the District Superintendent that will certify that the applicant is a son/daughter of an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church (state the name & location of the church) and the duration of the appointment. (for United Methodist Ministers’ Children)
  6. All incomplete grades must be completed on or before the following semester's Midterm Week before any financial assistance can be considered.
  7. All applications must be submitted on or before the designated deadline set by the SSAD office.
  8. Recipients must maintain the stipulated TQPA of the scholarship grant and must not have a grade below 2.0, F, W, or NG in any subject enrolled in the semester.
  9. No two or more Comprehensive and Substantial Scholarships are awarded except for Partial Scholarships and Service Scholarships.
  10. Recipients of Special Scholarships may also apply for Academic Scholarships.
  11. In the case of University Honor Scholars, the corresponding honor attached to it shall be conferred on the student through an Honor Certificate, in lieu of any monetary consideration.
  12. With the exception of the Service Scholarships, all the other scholarships, financial aid, grants, or special privileges/benefits administered by the university observes the 'No Cash Out' policy.
  13. Recipients of the Service Scholarships may receive the monetary benefit when school obligations are fully paid.
  14. The special scholarship grant can be availed for eight (8) semesters for a 4-year course/program and ten (10) semesters for a 5-year course/program which is subject to renewal/evaluation every semester. Shiftees can avail of Grants-in-Aid with the remaining semesters of the new program.
  15. Children of faculty and staff members are not eligible for Special Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid except for Service Scholarship.
Criteria:
  1. Applicants must belong to the first 5 ranks of the graduating class.
  2. Applicant for Portal Scholarship must belong to the top 10 of the graduating class.
  3. The family annual income of the applicant must not be more than Php350,000.00.
  4. Applicant is willing to enroll in a priority course subscribed by the university for Portal Scholarship recipients.

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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SY 2025-2026

Scholarships for Junior High School

Mariano Lao

Please inquire from the Junior High School Office.

Silliman University High School Class ’48 Fund, Inc.

Open to underprivileged but academically deserving incoming Grade 7 students with a General Average of 88% with no grade below 85%. Covers Tuition and Miscellaneous fees.

Scholarships for Senior High School

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 in the Top 5 rank of the Junior High School graduating class. Covers P15,000.00/semester.

Scholarships for Incoming First-Year Applicants

Abby Jacobs

For incoming first-year students enrolled in the English Department. Covers Tuition & Miscellaneous fees

Adlai J. Amor University Scholarship

For Mass Communication or from the College of Performing and Visual Arts students. Covers P 30,000.00/semester

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% or higher and a 2.5 TQPA or higher for continuing students. Covers P10,000.00/semester

Buot-Yandell Endowment Fund: S. L. BUOT, SR. AND R. B. YANDELL SCHOLARSHIP

Open to a full-time Christian student in any department. Covers Tuition Fee

Delia J. Amor Scholarship

For Physical Therapy and Medical Technology students. Covers P 30,000.00/semester

Dr. Avelex S. Amor Medical Fellowship

For incoming first-year medical school students with a QPA of at least 3.0 in the baccalaureate degree and with a National Medical Admissions Test (NMAT) percentile of 60 & above. Covers P 50,000.00/semester

Elsie Nichols-Aguilar Scholarship

For incoming first-year students in Speech and Theatre Arts. Covers Tuition and Fees

Gerardo and Angustias Imperial Scholarship

For incoming first-year students in Chemistry or Home Economics (ND). Covers Tuition Fee

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: A graduated system of educational assistance.

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% Tuition Fee

Honor Freshmen Law Entrance Scholarship

For incoming first-year Law students with a baccalaureate degree from Silliman University with Latin Honors. 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 a National Medical Admissions Test (NMAT) percentile of 60 & above, preferably with Latin Honors. For incoming first-year students enrolled in any of the following fields: education, ecology, community and/or agricultural development, theology, communication, and economics. Covers Tuition Fee

Juan and Estrella Aguilar Saturnino Scholarship

For Bacolod area High School graduates. Covers Tuition & Miscellaneous fees.

Leopoldo T. Ruiz Scholarship

For incoming first-year students in Sociology, Anthropology, and Education majors in Mathematics or English. Covers Tuition & Miscellaneous fees.

Melrose Villaester Besario scholarship

For incoming first-year students who are academically deserving and financially challenged, who are legal residents of Guihulngan City and La Libertad, Negros Oriental. Priority will be given to applicants interested in Theology, Engineering, and Nursing programs. Covers Tuition & Miscellaneous fees and Board and Lodging in the University's Regular Dormitory.

Portal Scholarship

For incoming first-year students. Courses include Science (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Arts (Sociology, Public Administration), Education (English, Math, Preschool, ND, Library Sciences), Business (Economic, Office System Administration, Entrepreneurship), and Engineering (Architecture). Covers 75% of the Tuition Fee.

Respicio and Natividad Lado Endowment Scholarship and Relief Fund

For incoming first-year students. Preferably, the student must be from either Tanjay or Bais City. Covers Partial Tuition Fees.

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 P60,000.00 for gadget and P 25,000.00.

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 Tuition and Fees, Books and basic Equipment and Devices, Board and Lodging, and Monthly Stipend.

First, Second, and Third Priority Scholarships

First Priority: Children or qualified dependents of Silliman University Staff Personnel whose current salaries are within the lowest 20% bracket. Second Priority: Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of Dumaguete for at least 7 years, graduated from the government's 4Ps program. Third Priority: Children or qualified dependents of families who are residents of any LGU in Negros Oriental for at least 7 years, graduated from the government's 4Ps program.

Silliman University Golden Rule Scholarship

For incoming first-year students from Negros Oriental who are active professing Christians. Covers P 25,000.00/semester.

Tenorio-Mendiola Scholarship

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

United Methodist Ministers’ Children Scholarship

For incoming first-year students whose parent/s is an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church of the Philippines. Covers Tuition Fee.

Scholarships for Continuing Students

Amalia G. And Alejo B. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the College of Education. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Alexander Geopano Amor Scholarship

For Mass Communication students. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Alex J. And Boots S. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the College of Agriculture. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Alexdel J. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomore, junior, or senior College of Engineering students. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Arnel J. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors, either anthropology or sociology students. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Audrey Amor And Claudio Ablona Scholarship

For incoming sophomore, junior, or senior students in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Medical Technology. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Averill J. And Mae C. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomore, junior, or senior College of Law students. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Armida J. Amor Scholarship

For incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in Political Science. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Benita/Albino Lopez Scholarship

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

Chesapeake Bay Silliman Alumni Fund for Working Students

For continuing students. Covers P 10,000.00

Christopher Cofone Scholarship

For incoming sophomore, junior, or senior Social Work students. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Dr. Ramon Sy, Jr. Medical Scholarship

For senior Medical students. Covers Tuition Fee and Miscellaneous fees

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 P 15,000.00

Josefa Del Carmen Endowment Scholarship Grant

For senior Business students who are expected to graduate in March 2027, who belong to the top 10% of his/her graduating class and have a Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA) of at least 3.0. Covers P 25,000.00/semester

Judge Alvin L. Tan Memorial Law Scholarship

For continuing students enrolled in the College of Law. Covers Tuition Fee

Karen Anne Makovica Scholarship

For continuing students enrolled in the College of Law. Covers P 20,000.00/semester

Natividad Taleon Griño Scholarship

For deserving and financially needy students in the College of Nursing. Students must be in their 3rd or 4th year level, with a CQPA of 3.0, and must have an unquestionable moral integrity, conduct and behavior. Covers Partial 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

Power C.V.

For continuing students in Nutrition and Dietetics. Covers Partial Tuition Fee

Respicio and Natividad Lado Endowment Scholarship and Relief Fund

For incoming junior or senior students. One (1) from the Business Administration major in Accountancy and one (1) from the Bachelor of Science degree major in Elementary Education. Covers Partial Tuition Fee

Robert James Michael and Elizabeth Sy Michael Grant for Work Students

For senior student assistants who have worked in one of the offices in the University for at least 2 continuous semesters and have rendered 200 hours in the previous school year with a TQPA of 2.5 or better. Covers P 25,000.00/semester

Rudy and Ruby Abiera Figueroa Scholarship Endowment Fund

Open to all continuing junior students with a CQPA of 2.75 or higher. Covers P 20,000.00/ 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 P 10,000.00/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.

Special Scholarships

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.

Academic Scholarships

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/ouJVGzRmbYmHcKvJ6. Deadline for application: December 12, 2025.

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]