The CLSU LandBank Scholarship Program is run by the Land Bank of the Philippines through its Iskolar ng LANDBANK initiative. It targets incoming first-year students from farming and fishing households in Nueva Ecija. If you or someone you know may qualify, start preparing your documents now so you’re ready to apply as soon as the scholarship period opens.
The scholarship covers seven degree programs: BS Agriculture, BS Agribusiness, BS Food Technology, BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, BS Information Technology, BS Civil Engineering, and BS Accountancy.
Benefits
Selected scholars receive support that goes beyond tuition help:
- P100,000 yearly allowance for books, clothing, and course needs
- Special cash incentives for scholars who graduate with honors
- On-the-job training at LANDBANK branches, lending centers, and partner agencies
Document Requirements
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Completed application form
- Certified true copy of grades with the school seal
- Recommendation letter from the school principal
- Endorsement letter from a LANDBANK agriculture-related client cooperative, association, or organization
- Two 500-word essays: “Why I am pursuing a career in (chosen course)?” and “How does LANDBANK help in nation-building?”
- PSA-certified birth certificate
- Proof of RSBSA registration, or certification from the MAO or MARO
- Parents’ latest ITR, BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption, or Certificate of Indigency
- Certificate of good moral character
- Barangay clearance
- Two 2×2 ID photos
Qualifications
The program is open to Filipino citizens living in Nueva Ecija who are children or grandchildren of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), small farmers, or fishers. Applicants need a general average of at least 90% or a spot in the top 10% of their graduating class.
Total family income must not exceed PHP 300,000 a year. Applicants must also not hold any other active scholarship or grant, including support from DOST, local government units, private foundations, or pre-need plans. They must also pass CLSU’s own selection process, which includes entrance exams and interviews.
The CLSU LandBank Scholarship Program accepts applicants enrolled in the following undergraduate programs:
Eligible Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
- Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Procedure: How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare your documents. Gather every requirement listed above and scan each one clearly.
Step 2: Fill out the application form. Complete your personal profile, contact details, parent or guardian information, and academic qualifications.
Step 3: Submit by email. Send the form and all attachments to scholarshipcoordinator@clsu.edu.ph. Check that every file opens properly before you hit send.
Application Form
CLSU has made the official form available online through a Google Drive folder. Download it, fill it out completely, and include it with your email submission.
Deadline
Application deadlines are announced when the scholarship period opens. Stay tuned to official CLSU and LANDBANK channels for updates, and use the time now to gather your documents so you’re ready to apply without delay.