A college education is expensive hence some different sectors and organizations support and fund the tertiary education of Filipino students to attain its corporate and societal goal to lessen the out-of-school youths and promote sustainable and equal access to quality education. Aside from the government scholarship programs and grants and private corporations’ CSR programs including education, some colleges and universities also offer scholarship programs.
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PLMFI or otherwise known as Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Foundation Inc. or the University of the City of Manila is just one of the institutions that were established for two specific purposes. The first is to provide student assistance or any educational grant to deserving students to be a scholarship grantee that has fewer economic resources and do obtain the incapacity to have a high-quality education and then, the second purpose is to foster development among student’s entrepreneurial spirit in which they attain not just educational success but personal and professional development too wherein there is certain integration of educational learning, training, seminar, and experiences towards their chosen field.
Aside from that, the PLM Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship is just one of the educational scholarship programs given to all second-year students of any undergraduate courses at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Aside from the opportunity given to the scholars in their educational courses, they also have a chance to have mentorship from the PLMSFI council to attain personal development.
What is the Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship?
The Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program is an educational scholarship opportunity that was established to support students that have less economic capabilities to sustain their educational needs but deserve to have a high-quality education by providing financial assistance for educational purposes. This scholarship program is being offered to the sophomore students of PLMFI and residents of the City of Manila.
The goal of this scholarship program is to help students that are financially needy to finish their college courses and attain success in their chosen careers. The qualified scholars will be undergone a tough evaluation process. This is done through verification of the applicant’s passed documents, evaluation of the applicant’s background information including their economic status and the last is information validation through a panel interview in which applicants can enumerate their stories and reasons including their potential to be one of the PLMFI Scholars in which scholars can whole-heartedly share their personal experiences including their journey to finish their dream.
Additionally, qualified applicants are entitled to receive financial support coming from the foundation and their scholarship sponsors provided that the student applicants will submit all the necessary documents on time and pass the selection process of the scholarship program. After that, the chosen scholarship grantee with their parents and guardians will be encouraged to attend the scholarship orientation to enlighten them about the scholarship program and encourage them on the crucial role of the scholarship towards students’ academic performance.
Benefits
The qualified student applicants can enjoy the following opportunity and privileges if they are qualified for the said educational scholarship program. These are as follows:
- Qualified PLM Scholars are entitled to receive a fixed annual financial grant.
- Have access to scholarship development programs of the foundation.
- Can be able to pursue a high-quality education.
- Can be a competent member of society.
Qualifications
The following is the list of qualification standards that the applicants must meet to be qualified for the said scholarship:
- For new applicants, second-year college students of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila are encouraged to apply for the educational scholarship program.
- An applicant that has at least 2.25 or 2.5 of the General Weighted Average (GWA) in the previous school semester.
- He or she must not a scholarship awardee of other educational scholarship programs.
- Financially unstable students came from a family that has low income that cannot support the student’s educational finances.
- Do not have siblings that are also scholarship awardees of the PLM Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program.
Requirements
The following is the list of the required documents that the applicants must submit to be qualified for the scholarship.
- Duly accomplished PLM Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship application form. You can download the application form using this link bit.ly/PLMSFIApply.
- Current school year enrollment form or any proof of enrollment.
- Certified copy of grades of the last school year attended.
For new applicants additional requirements
- Passport size ID picture with white background (2 pieces).
- Any proof of the applicant’s residency ( location sketch or photo or residence)
- Application letter stating the purpose of your application including your qualification and your reasons why you are qualified to be the beneficiary of the said scholarship program.
- Family Household Income (Parent’s or guardian’s Income Tax Return )
- Brgy. Indigency or Brgy. Certification clearly states the applicant’s family’s socio-economic background including the financial incapacity of the students to support educational needs.
How to Process PLM Scholarship
The followings are the step-by-step guide and instructions that you can use as your basis to apply for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship.
Step 1: Applications are done online wherein all interested applicants need to submit their application by e-mail. All they need to do first is to fill up all the necessary information in their application form.
Step 2: Prepare the scanned documents of the scholarship requirements.
Step 3: Submit the scanned requirements and other necessary documents including the application form via e-mail at rollycuico@yahoo.com or winnie.cuico@yahoo.com.
Step 4: Wait for the notification response of the scholarship coordinators through a phone call, messages or e-mail. Students that are short-listed will be informed of their interview schedule.
Step 5: The scholarship coordinators will be the ones to give the instructions about the interview and schedule it; therefore, applicants are encouraged to follow the instruction given to them.
Important Reminders
Attached hereof are some important points that aspiring applicants need to remember before applying.
- In filling up the application form or in your interview, make sure that you answer all the information and the questions truthfully. Avoid leaving some information empty to avoid disregarding scholarship applications. The scholars were chosen based on their economic status, and academic and interview performance including the application requirements that they provide. This is to validate the background status of the applicants whether they deserve to be the scholarship awardee or not and to ensure that they acquire the agility to finish their dream course and to be competent individuals who have the enthusiasm to attain success in life because the achievement of the scholars after they finish their studies and start reaching their dream will be the pride of the foundation at the end of the road so the success of the scholars serves as the success of the foundation too.
- The distribution of the initial application form does not guarantee the award of the scholarship program.
- If you have some issues or concerns you can call them using their hotline number (+632) 8 643-2500 or you can personally visit their main office at Gen. Luna Corner Muralla St. Intramuros Manila, Philippines 1002.
- Submit all the requirements before the deadline for submission. Failure to submit may disregard your application.
- Pass all the evaluation processes including the eligibility screening, examination, and interviews. Failure to pass means you are not eligible to be a scholarship grantee and cannot proceed to the next phase of the application process.
Video: PLM Scholars Foundation Inc. Big Day Celebration
Check out the video above to learn more about the scholarship program. Interested applicants who wish to apply to the said scholarship program will find this video useful. The video was about the golden celebration of the PLMSFI where the fifty (50) scholars of the last school year 2020-2021 were given emphasis. Additionally, it further discusses the selection procedure, particularly how they evaluate the information, verify the application, and interview the scholars based on the due process that they have set.
Aside from that, you’ll be able to understand deeper the vision and the goal of the said scholarship program as it was also tackled in the video. PLM’s main goal is to help students that are economically deprived of financial resources yet excellent and deserving to acquire a high-quality education to attain the common good.
Hence, this is not just a video about the things and pro tips that you have to remember when you apply for the said scholarship but it’s also a sort of motivation coming from the scholarship coordinators themselves as they further give you the details of the generous initiative of the PLMSFI and the people behind this scholarship program.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the scholarship program open to all courses or it is only exclusive to some degree programs or courses?
The educational scholarship program does not only limit to a few college courses but is open to all college undergraduate courses provided that the interested applicants are studying or enrolled in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila or the University of Manila and they are not scholarship awardees of any scholarship program. All interested student applicants are open to all applicants no matter what their college course is.
2. How do we know that we belong to the short-listed passers for the initial scholarship screening?
The scholarship foundation will be going inform and notify you regarding that matter and they will be the ones to give you an instruction on what things you need to do next. Short-listed passers of the initial scholarship screening will inform through text, phone call, and e-mail and sometimes they post the names of the scholarship awardee to their FB page PLM Scholars Foundation Inc. and you can also message them privately on messenger.
3. My sibling and I are both college students and we wanted to apply to the said scholarship program, are we qualified to apply?
Based on the eligibility requirements given by the scholarship foundation, siblings that are former PLMSFI scholars are not eligible to apply so therefore siblings that are in the same scholarship program are not allowed. It should be one at a time so that other students have also a chance to be part of this scholarship program.
4. Does the scholarship program cover all the educational expenses in school?
The said scholarship program does not release a statement that it will shoulder all the educational expenses of the scholar instead it is clear that it will support and guide every scholar throughout their student journey. Aside from that, they orient the scholars first including their guardians on what are the things that they need to consider and it includes the financial support that the foundation will give to every student scholar. They are the ones who will formally introduce the exact amount that they can give to every scholar.
5. Does the scholarship have terminations? Are there rules and responsibilities that the PLMFI Scholar that needs to follow?
There is no formal announcement about the rules and responsibilities that the scholars need to follow because the scholarship itself will be the one to introduce it formally to the scholars during their orientation and seminars. They are the ones that will announce it to the scholars and all beneficiaries of it.
6. How will we know the schedule of application for this scholarship program?
The schedule of application for this scholarship program will be announced on their FB page including all the basic information that interested applicants need to know. All of their announcement will be posted on their social media account. All you need to know is to search for them online.
7. How are the scholars of the PLMFI Scholarship selected?
Scholars are selected based on the following requirements:
- The family’s annual income of PHP 300,000.00 or less
- General Weighted Average (GWA) of not less than 2.25
- With no previous scholarship application nor a recipient of any scholarship grant
- Full-time student (from all levels) with a regular load
- With good moral character
If they have met all the requirements mentioned above, they are eligible to become one of the scholars and grantees of the PLMFI Scholarship.
8. Is there a grade requirement when applying for the said scholarship program? What is the passing grade in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)?
To be able to apply for the PLMFI scholarship program, interested applicants must be able to obtain a general weighted average (GWA) of not less than 2.25. Additionally, a student has to maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.50 or better on a semestral basis (per semester) to maintain a scholarship and enjoy its benefits. Otherwise, they’ll get terminated from the scholarship program. Hence, make sure that you’ll be able to maintain the minimum GWA requirement to maintain the scholarship until you finish your chosen degree program.
9. Can I still apply for the said scholarship program if I’m already a beneficiary or grantee of another scholarship program?
Before you apply for the said scholarship program if you’re already a grantee of another scholarship, make sure that your application shall not affect your current scholarship. Review first the terms and conditions of the scholarship program you are benefitting from and check whether or not they restrict you from availing of another scholarship program from other institutions or not. This will help you to determine if you are free to apply for another scholarship or not. Hence, if it allows you to apply and avail of another scholarship program, you may proceed to apply for the PMLFI scholarship. Just make sure that you can comply with all of its requirements as well as its terms and conditions.
10. Are all the PLM students scholars?
By becoming PLM students, they enjoy major scholarships either as full (non-paying) scholars or highly-subsidized (minimal paying) scholars. Aside from the institutional scholarship granted to them upon admittance to PLM, they may also apply to other scholarships with a variety of privately sponsored grants from well-meaning institutions, as follows:
- Charity First Foundation Inc. (CFFI)
- Luis Co Chi Kiat Foundation Inc. (LCCKFI)
- SM Foundation Inc.
- Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, Philippines
- Department of Science and Technology Scholarship Grant
- MegaWorld Foundation
- Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption (CiBAC) Financial Assistance Program
- Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. Scholarship Grant
Summary
Hence, this is the process of applying for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Scholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship. The application process is not complicated and interested applicants can apply as soon as the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila has opened the applications for the said scholarship program. Aside from that, they could enjoy the perks and privileges of the scholarship until they graduate or finish their chosen degree or field of study as long as they perform well academically.
Thus, before you apply to the said scholarship program, check out first the qualifications set by the scholarship program and assess whether or not you are eligible to apply to the said scholarship. Additionally, to successfully apply and become a scholar or grantee of the said scholarship program, you must be keen and comply with all the documentary requirements they may require you to provide and submit them completely.