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.

GRADUATE Financial Assistance Grants are available for the following colleges:

• Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business (RVR-COB)
• School of Economics (SOE)
• College of Computer Studies (CCS)
• College of Education (CED)
• College of Liberal Arts
• Gokongwei College of Engineering (COE)
• College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
• College of Science (COS)

Application Procedure

1. The graduate student downloads a Financial Assistance Application Form. However for new students, referral slip shall first be secured from the Admissions Office (application for scholarship is processed simultaneously with their application for admission).
2. He/She fills in the application form properly and submits it to the SFA Office within the specified application period together with the following:
   • a letter of request by the applicant for financial assistance addressed to: The SFA Director, Thru: The Vice-Dean (except for the College of Engineering Grantees letter is addressed to: The SFA Director, Thru: The Graduate Studies Director);
   • a photocopy of the applicant's latest Income Tax Return (ITR) form;
     • If married and filing income tax returns separately (or applicant is unemployed), include a photocopy of spouse's latest ITR form;
     • If single and unemployed, a photocopy of parent's latest ITR form;
   • a certificate of employment with compensation history;
   • a letter of recommendation for financial assistance from the applicant's present employer / superior; and
   • Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
3. He/She checks the status of the application for financial assistance at the SFA Office before the confirmation period (for new students) / on grade consultation day (for old students).
   

Important Dates

Activity	Term 1, AY 2012-13	Term 2, AY 2012-13	Term 3, AY 2012-13
Application Period	18 January 2012 to 06 March 2012	04 June to 19 July 2012	10 September to 08 November 2012
Release of Result	29 March, 2012	09 August, 2012	29 November, 2012
Online Registration for New Grantees	11 April, 2012	22 August, 2012	10 December, 2012

Selection Criteria

1. Student's admission 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

Request for Upgrade of Current Grants

SFA Graduate Grantees for at least two (2) consecutive terms who wish to apply for an UPGRADE of their current grants may do the following during the application period:

1. He/She writes a letter addressed to: The SFA Director, Thru: The Vice-Dean (except for the College of Engineering Grantees letter is addressed to: The SFA Director, Thru: The Graduate Studies Director).
2. He/She attaches a printed copy of grades of the previous terms.

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 University Scholarship Council (a copy of the Guidelines for Graduate SFA Grantees may be obtained from the SFA Office)

Requirements for Renewal of Scholarship Grants

1. Enrolment Assessment Form (EAF)
2. Printed copy of grades from MyLaSalle account
3. Certification from the Chair/Graduate Program Coordinator (For enrolment below six (6) units)

For further information, please visit or call:

The SFA Office
LS Building, Room 151-A (Mezzanine)
Tel. Nos. 536-02-25 (Direct) or 524-46-11 loc. 162