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, COE and COS

APPLICATION PERIOD for Term 2, SY 2009-2010:

• June 29 to July 31, 2009

Last day of releasing of SFA application forms:

• July 29, 2009 (Wednesday) 5:30 pm

DEADLINE for submission of completed application form and requirements:

• July 31, 2009 (Friday) 5:30 pm

Contact Info

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

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.
   • (For new students) 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 course card distribution day (for old students).
4. (For new students) Photocopy of Transcript of Records.

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).