CALABARZON COLLEGE

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The CALABARZON college scholarship program is open to public and private schools in the CALABARZON region.

                Selection for the CALABARZON college scholarship program is based on a competitive application process. It is open to the first twenty (20) of the top thirty (30) graduating  high school students of each participating school in the CALABARZON region.  Applicants must be legitimate residents of CALABARZON and have certification from their school Principal or Guidance Counselor that they belong to the top thirty (30) of their graduating class. Interested applicants are required to fill out and submit the scholarship program’s application form and take the written examination.  Once the examination results have been determined, a short list of applicants shall be invited for an interview with a select panel of judges.  These judges in turn shall determine which applicants qualify for the CALABARZON scholarship.

                There are ten (10) slots for the Jose Rizal Scholarship, twenty (20) slots for the Emilio Aguinaldo Scholarship, forty (40) slots for the Manuel Quezon Scholarship, and ten (10) slots for the Apolinario Mabini Scholarship available for the program. 

                Interested applicants may inquire with their school principals or guidance counselors for more information and to get a copy of the application form.  Application forms are also available at First Asia Institute.

SEARCH FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The CALABARZON Search for Academic Excellence program, conducted simultaneously with the CALABARZON College Scholarship program and General Admissions Test, aims to recognize top qualifiers among all participating schools.

                The Search for Academic Excellence is competitive as there are limited number of slots open every year.

                Enjoyment of privileges granted under the Search for Academic Excellence is subject to the grade maintenance requirement that the scholars must meet every semester.

 FIRST ASIA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

High school valedictorians and salutatorians who will enroll at First Asia Institute are eligible for full scholarships subject to the results of the written examination and interview upon recommendation of the scholarship committee. 

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Entrance scholarships are awarded to the top 60 examinees among all participants of the Calabarzon College Scholarship program and General Admissions Test (only up to the Regular General Admissions Test).

COURSE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP

First Asia Institute also awards course specific scholarships to deserving students such as the Project:PEPE (Promoting Excellence in Philippine Education) scholarships for Education students in partnership with Bato Balani Foundation Inc and the Diwa Asia Publishing Group.

BATANGAS PROVINCE

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The BAPROSA–First Asia Institute Scholarship is a joint undertaking of the Batangas Provincial School Board and the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities.  The Scholarship is open to all public and private school students in the province of Batangas interested in pursuing their college degrees.  It is also open to college students who have stopped their schooling due to financial difficulties.

                In order to be eligible for a BAPROSA scholarship, interested applicants must be legitimate residents of Batangas with a total family income not exceeding P72,000.  They must have submitted a completed application form for the scholarship and passed the First Asia Institute Entrance Test and must not be enjoying any other scholarship grants from other institutions.  Further, in order to qualify they must pass an interview with the screening committee of the Batangas Provincial School Board. 

                Scholars who qualify under the BAPROSA Scholarship Program are entitled to a total of P14,000.00 per semester for Tuition and Basic Miscellaneous Fees until the scholar graduates.  They are also expected to show noteworthy academic performance  every semester.

                Interested applicants may inquire about the scholarship at the BAPROSA office in Batangas City or at First Asia Institute.

PD 577 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

The grant, as provided by PD 577, exempts the dependents of Military Personnel who died or become incapacitated in the Line of Duty from the payment of tuition and matriculation fees in public or private schools, universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.

The grant covers tuition and matriculation fees only. Miscellaneous fees shall be borne by the recipient. It may be enjoyed by any one of the following: spouse and unmarried children of married personnel; parent of unmarried military personnel

Qualified dependents shall file the application at the Office of Student Affairs/Scholarship Committee together with all the required supporting documents. The deadline for filing of application is one day prior to the last day of the regular enrollment. Applicants must pass the entrance examinations to be eligible.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Athletic Scholarships

Project PEPE (Promoting Excellence in Philippine Education) Scholarship for Education Students

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

More information about these scholarship programs or tuition assistance grants are available at First Asia Institute, or you may call the Admissions Office at (043) 778-0656 loc 330.