De La Salle University - Manila

Scholarship for Graduate Programs

The Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program seeks to assist the University in achieving its vision of extending its educational facilities to Filipino students who are deserving of financial aid, consistent with its mission.

Application Period

GRADUATE Financial Assistance Grants are available for the following colleges:
CBE, CCS, CED, CLA (except MAHESOS, MARELED, MATTHEO), COE and COS

APPLICATION PERIOD for Term 3, SY 2008-2009:

• Oct. 8 – Nov. 12, 2008

Last day of releasing of SFA application forms:

• Nov. 10 (Monday) 5:00 pm

DEADLINE for submission of completed application form and requirements:

• Nov. 12 (Wednesday) 5:00 pm

SFA graduate grantees who wish to apply for an upgrading of their current grants may write The SFA Director Thru: The Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies Director for COE) during the application period.

Contact Info

Application Procedure

1. The graduate student gets a Financial Assistance Application Form from the SFA Office.
2. He/She fills in the application form properly and submits it to the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Office within the specified application period together with the following:
   • a photocopy of the applicant's or of his/her parents' (if applicant does not have an income) latest Income Tax Return form;
   • a letter of request by the applicant for financial assistance; and
   • a sealed letter of recommendation for financial assistance from the applicant's present employer/ superior.
3. He/She checks the status of the application for financial assistance at the SFA Office before the confirmation period (for new students) / on course card distribution day (for old students).

Selection Criteria

1. The student must be admitted to the program. Priority of the college is considered.
2. Financial need based on income tax returns and recommendation of present employer/superior.
3. Good character, demonstrated qualities of leadership and positive attitudes in keeping with the Mission Statement of the University.

Eligibility/Retention Policies

1. Enrollment in 6 units per term under a program on a continuing basis.
2. Maintenance of a trimestral average of "2.5" (for MA/MS program grantees) or "3.0" (for doctoral program grantees).
3. Compliance with the guidelines set by the SFA Committee (a copy of the Guidelines for Graduate SFA Grantees may be obtained from the SFA Office).