Scholarships & Grants

GENERAL POLICIES:
1. Scholarship and financial grants (service grants, discounts) are privileges granted by
USL. They are not rights to be claimed.
2. The school adheres to the policy of extending available scholarships to the greatest
number of deserving students, and not to accumulate different grants on one person.
Scholarship grants, whether extended by this University or solicited from outside agencies, is
not cumulative. A student can be a recipient of only one scholarship/grant available in the
University during the term.
3. It is the responsibility of the student to respect always the intention of the donors of the
scholarship/grant.
 SCHOLARSHIP, GRANTS & DISCOUNTS
 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP: It is given to students who have graduated with honors in
senior high school or have served as president of the student government. It is only
applicable for a semester.
 Honor Graduates: The program is given to incoming first-year students who have
displayed exceptional academic performance upon graduation in the Senior High School. The
scholarship is applicable only during the first semester of study in the University.
 Qualifications: The applicant must be a Senior High School graduate
who was awarded “With Highest Honor (98-100)”, “High Honor (95-
97)”; “and with Honor (90-94)”
 Requirements: Certification from the Senior High School Principal
attesting the award received; Commencement Exercises Programme
 Benefit - 100% tuition discount for graduates with highest honors, 50%
tuition discount for graduates with high honors, and 25% tuition
discount for graduates with honors.
  Student Government President: The scholarship is offered to a Senior High School
student who has served as President of the Student Government of his/her school. The
scholarship is applicable only during the first semester of study in the University
 Qualification: The student must have served as President of the
Student Government of his/her school.
 Requirement: Certification from the Senior High School Principal
 Benefits: Twenty five percent (25%) tuition discount.
 
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: The scholarship is provided to a college student who has
an exemplary academic performance in the previous semester. The Academic Dean
forwards to the Accounting Office the approved list of qualified Academic Scholars of a
particular term.
 President’s Lister with Highest Honor: A student who has enrolled at least 18 academic
units, has not dropped and has obtained an academic weighted average of at least 92% and
with no grade below 85% in the previous semester.
 Benefit - One hundred percent (100%) tuition discount
  President’s Lister with High Honor: A student who has enrolled at least 18 academic
units, has not dropped any subject and has obtained an academic weighted average of at least
90% and with no grade below 85% in the previous semester.
 Benefit - Fifty percent (50%) tuition discount
  Dean’s Lister: A student who has enrolled least 18 academic units, has not dropped any
subject during the previous semester, and has obtained an academic weighted average of at
least 88% with no grade below 83% in the previous semester.
 Benefit - Ten percent (10%) tuition discount
 
CICM -USL SCHOLARSHIP: The CICM-USL Scholarship grant is a privilege awarded
to poor but deserving students who are interested to take any of the following courses of
the University of Saint Louis: Accountancy, Management Accounting, Business
Administration, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Engineering Courses,
Architecture, Computer-related Courses, Psychology, Political Science (w/ Legal
Studies)
Qualification: A student who is from financially challenged family.
 Requirements: Accomplished Application form with latest 2x2 colored I.D;
Picture of white background with name tag; Attachments to the application
form; Applicant’s personal Application Letter justifying the need for
scholarship; Photocopy of report card with general average and; conduct
grade of 85% or above; Copy of the USL Entrance Examination result (for
incoming First Year College students)
 Benefit - The Scholarship covers 100% discount on tuition fee, laboratory fee
and miscellaneous fee except student fees.
 
STEP (Scholarship for Teacher Education Program): The scholarship program is given
to an interested student who intends to enroll in any Teacher Education program and
has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in Senior High School.
 Qualification: A student who met the requisite level of financial need.
 Requirements: Accomplished Application Form; Latest Income Tax Return of
Parents; Academic Record in Senior High School; Sketch of Place of
Residence
 Benefit - Full discount- tuition fee and/ or miscellaneous fee depending on
the Annual Household Income
 
PRIORITY PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP: It is given to students who enrolled in priority
programs (Geodetic Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, Hospitality Management, Marketing Management, Political Science,
and Psychology) of the university within the University.
 Qualification: A student who is from financially challenged family.
 Requirements: Accomplished Application Form; Latest Income Tax Return of
Parents; Academic Record in Senior High School; Sketch of Place of
Residence; While in the program, the student must maintain a general
weighted average of 85% for board courses and 80% for non-board courses
with no grade lower than 80% in all subjects
 Benefit - 100% tuition fee discount
 
 
STUDENT ASSISTANT GRANT: The program is given to interested students who are
willing to work and study in the university.
 Qualification: A student with priority management skill who can balance work
and study at the same time.
 Requirements: Application Letter addressed to the University President; A
properly filled-out Information Sheet; One 2x2 picture ID; Photocopy of the
most previous grade for college or Form 137 for incoming freshman; USL
Placement Examination for transferee and incoming freshman; Certification of
Fitness to Work from the USL Physician
 Benefit - Free tuition fee, miscellaneous fee and laboratory fee EXCEPT
student fee (refer to Student Assistant Scholarship guidelines and policies)
 
CCA SERVICE GRANT: The scholarship program is given to a student who has shown
exemplary talent and skill in the field of performing arts and music.
 Qualification: A student who has served as talent of the University’s Center
for Culture and the Arts for at least one semester, and had no dropped and/or
failing grade in the previous semester/ short term.
 Requirements: Recommendation letter from the CCA Director; Result of the
evaluation every term by the DSAS.
 Benefit -The grant provides for a twenty five percent (25%), fifty percent
(50%), seventy five percent (75%), and one hundred percent (100%)
discount- tuition fee and miscellaneous fee EXCEPT student fee
 
ATHLETIC SERVICE GRANT: The program is provided to students who have shown
athletic prowess and ability.
  Qualification: A student who has served as athlete of the University’s College
Varsity for at least one semester and had no dropped and/ or failing grade in
the previous semester/ short term.
 Requirements: Recommendation from the Sports Management Director;
Result of the evaluation every term
 Benefit - Same with CCA Service Grant but applicable on tuition fee only
 
PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL SERVICE GRANT: The
scholarship is given to a student who is duly elected as President of the Supreme
Student Council.
Qualification: A student who is duly elected as President of the Supreme
Student Council.
 Requirements: Has accomplished at least 80% of the Action Plan of the
council for the school year; Recommendation from the DSAS
 Benefit - One hundred percent (100%) discount on tuition and miscellaneous
fees
 
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE STUDENT PUBLICATION GRANT
Qualification: A student who qualified as the Editor in-Chief of The Louisian
Courier.
 Requirements: Has mass produced and distributed at least five publication
issues; Recommendation from the DSAS
 Benefit - One hundred percent (100%) discount on tuition and miscellaneous
fees.
 
USL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: The scholarship is given to a financially challenged
student who has a good academic standing.
 Qualifications: A qualified applicant has to be a child of a USL alumnus or
recommended by an alumnus. Said applicant should have earned at least
85% GWA in his/her most recent academic record.
 Requirements: Application Letter addressed to the USLTAA President;
Senior High School Report Card/ True Copy of Grades; Recommendation
Letter from a USL Alumnus; Latest Income Tax Return of Parents
 Benefit - Full discount-tuition fee and miscellaneous fees and laboratory fee
except student fees
 
  
UniFAST - Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES): This is a government funded scholarship
program offered to students who come from poor, nearly poor and poorest of the poor
families.
 Qualifications: Students who are part of the households included in the
Listahanan 2.0 of DSWD ranked according to the estimated per capita
household income. Students not part of the Listahanan 2.0, ranked according
to estimated per capita household income based on submitted documentation
of proof of income to be determined by the UniFAST Board
 Benefits - Students enrolled in private Higher Education Institution (HEIs) are
entitled to the following benefits: Tuition and other school fees, which shall be
equivalent to the tuition and other school fees of the nearest State
Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs)
in their respective area; Allowance for books, supplies, transportation, and
miscellaneous personal expenses, including a reasonable allowance for
documented rental or purchase of personal computer or laptop, and other
education related expenses; Allowance for room and board costs incurred by
the student; Students enrolled in programs requiring professional license or
certification will be given the one-time cost of obtaining the first professional
credentials or qualifications, which may include notarial fees, review classes
fees, insurance premium fees and documentation fees (Section 23-e IRR of
RA 10931)
 
SON & DAUGHTER DISCOUNT: This scholarship is granted to qualified children of
fulltime employee of the university.
 Qualifications: A student who is a biological child/ ward of a permanent, full
time and qualified employee of the University; the children/ward must have
passed the entrance requirements of the university.
 Requirement: The children/ ward is enrolled with a minimum load of 18 units
during the regular semester and minimum of 7 units during short term,
exemption is made for students whose regular load as required is less than
18 units; Able to obtain a general average of 78% per term with no dropped/
failing grade in any subject
 Benefit - One hundred percent (100%) discount on tuition and miscellaneous
fees
 
 
UNMARRIED PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS’ STUDY GRANTS: The scholarship is
given to a student chosen as ward by an employee who is single and unmarried and
has served the university for ten (10) and more years.
  Qualification: A student who is chosen as ward of an employee who has
served the University for at least ten (10) years
 Requirements: The ward must meet the admission requirements of the
school; Dropped or failed subject is paid by the single personnel guardian
 Benefit - One hundred percent (100%) discount on tuition and miscellaneous
fees
 
SIBLINGS DISCOUNT: The scholarship program is given to siblings (of legal marriage)
in a family
 Qualifications: A student who has a brother and sister studying in the
university who are either in High School or College Level; who has passed all
subjects of the preceding term.
 Requirement: Applicant must present upon enrollment a clear copy of the
birth certificate
 Benefit - 10% discount on tuition fees for each sibling.
 
GOVERNMENT – SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS: GSIS scholarship; Indigenous
People’s Scholarship; Congressman Scholarships; and other scholarships recognized
by the institution.
 Community Engagement & CICM Advocacies
The Community Engagement and CICM Advocacies Office is the over-all
coordinating body of the various community engagement programs that are
initiated by the different sectors of the Louisian Community.
 
Vision
The University’s Community Engagement and CICM Advocacies (CECA) Office
envisions developing socially aware, sensitive and responsive members of the
Louisian Community through active involvement in community extension, service
learning, and outreach activities towards community development.
 
Mission
The CECA Office shall:

1. Participate in constructive and relevant social activities for the promotion of CICM
advocacies;
2. Sustain holistic development of communities which are humane, self-reliant,
sustainable and dynamic;
3. Encourage volunteerism among the sectors of the Louisian Community for the
noble and worthwhile community engagement activities thereby cultivating the same
spirit in the client – partner communities.
 
Goals and Objectives
Guided by the CICM thrust on Missio et Excellentia and anchored on the CICM
advocacies, the Community Engagement and CICM Advocacies Office seeks to:

1. integrate in-depth community extension/ service learning/ outreach activities in

the curricular programs of the school;
2. conduct research-based community development programs for the marginalized
sectors of the society;
3. intensify linkages and networking with educational institutions, government and
non-government agencies, international partners, alumni and private individuals; and
4. instill to the Louisians and the community the value of eagerness to help at all
times.
 
CICM Advocacies
 The different CICM advocacies are shown in the table below. Each department in
the University takes care of one CICM Advocacy that is responsible in the
promotion and implementation of relevant community engagement programs.
 

Advocacy Department

Poverty Alleviation School of Accountancy, Business and Hospitality

School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Technology Education

Indigenous Peoples and Interreligious Dialogue School of Education, Arts and Sciences

Nutrition and Health Development School of Health and Allied Sciences

Justice and Human Rights Graduate School

Peace and Life Education Elementary Department

Integrity of Creation Junior High School

Youth Empowerment and Responsible Citizenship Senior High School

Adult Education and Gender and Development Non-teaching Personnel

Campus Ministry & Pastoral Services