If you are an interested applicant and if you wish to continue your college course while boosting your professional and leadership development but your financial capacity is not that too strong to continuously support all your school expenses and day-to-day allowance, it is your time to keep holding on to your dreams because the PHINMA Foundation Inc. (PFI) upholds future leaders by developing their professionalism and providing quality education in the means of scholarship grant known as PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS) that tends to enunciate the importance of nurturing the young Filipino students into a globally competitive young individual in the future.
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This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to those excellent yet deserving students who don’t have enough financial resources to sustain their educational needs. And also, this scholarship grant serves as a motivation to all students to strive for their education even more for them to excel chosen careers.
What is the PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS)?
The PHINMA Foundation Inc. (PFI) offers a two-in-one educational scholarship program that provides financial assistance and leadership empowerment to those deserving Filipino college students who do not have enough financial resources to sustain their educational finances. This scholarship program is also known as PNS or PHINMA National Scholarship. A full scholarship consists of three parts (1) the scholarship, (2) mentorship, and (3) leadership. Each part of this scholarship program have also three different purposes and generally equate, the main goal of this scholarship program is not just to help student’s professionalism but also to out-boost their leadership skill which tends to promote the transformation to make student’s lives more favorable wherein they can be able to contribute in our country’s economic development in the future.
On the other hand, the main objective of this scholarship grant is to help college students in terms of their financial needs so the eligible scholars are entitled to receive the financial assistance mentioned below. This financial allowance and incentives are for all educational purposes only. Aside from that, scholars also have the privilege of having one-on-one supervision of the PHINMA members the scholars will lead the scholars towards their personal and professional development, this is usually done through the means of mentorship and the last part is leadership, this part scholar is encouraged to involve themselves in any workshops, training, and seminars provided by the Foundation. This is to enhance their leadership skills and their leadership development. They also have learning experiences like an opportunity for service and volunteerism.
Benefits
Eligible applicants can enjoy the following opportunity and privileges if they are qualified for the educational scholarship program.
- Php 3,000 Monthly Allowance
- Php 2,000 Book Allowance
- Php 1,500 Uniform Incentives
- Incentives for board exam review
- PHINMA one-on-one mentoring
- PHINMA leadership including seminars, workshops, training, cultural activities, educational trips,
- Volunteer Participation
- 100% Tuition Fee
Qualifications
The following is the list of qualification requirements that aspiring applicants must meet to be eligible for the said scholarship.
- Must be a Filipino citizen
- Willing to go through various evaluation and selection processes
- Must be in high need of financial support wherein aspiring applicants must provide supporting documents that will serve as evidence.
- Enrolled in any of the following universities with specified degree courses:
- Philippine Normal University (PNU)
- Having a degree in education with any of the following specializations;
- Major in Science
- Major in English
- Major in Filipino
- Major in Mathematics
- Major in Early Childhood
- Major in Information Technology Education
- Major in Social Science
- Having a degree in education with any of the following specializations;
- PHINMA University of Pangasinan
- Enrolled in PHINMA University UPang-Dagupan Campus
- Bachelor of Education
- Enrolled in PHINMA University UPang-Dagupan Campus
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
- University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication
- Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Philippine Normal University (PNU)
Requirements
Here is a list of the necessary application documents that you must provide to qualify for the said scholarship.
- 2×2 white background photo ID (1 pc. Only)
- Permanent School Record/Form (Form 137 and Form 138 for Senior High School)
- For the applicant’s character reference, 2 copies of recommendation letters are required.
- Registration Form or Proof of Enrollment
- Income Tax Return of household income or proof of family income.
- At least 2 Copies of your payment receipts from the previous month.
Note: If you are interested to apply online, you are required to provide a digital copy of the following documents stated above (scanned documents are acceptable).
How to Process PHINMA National Scholarship
The following are the step-by-step guide and instructions that interested applicants can use as a basis to apply for PHINMA National Scholarship.
Step 1: Prepare all the digitalized required documents before applying.
Step 2: Interested applicants can apply online using the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLSdSqUPK5t7yzXulJRboHoypQFcy9EfDmXhZ2A3D1SQBU39g/closedform.
Step 3: Fill in all the required personal information correctly. Do not leave other information blank and missing because you cannot submit it once there is some missing information in your document. Just put N/A if the information needed is not applicable. Likewise, in your application documents, always secure that your application documents are all correct and complete.
Step 4: Double-check your information thoroughly before submitting it. Providing incorrect information could cause delays and problems in your application process.
Step 5: Submit your application online.
Step 6: Wait for the response regarding your scholarship application because the scholarship representative will be going to notify you about it. If your application is already approved, you can proceed to the next part of their evaluation process. Just simply follow their instructions and process.
Important Reminders
Attached hereof are some important points that aspiring applicants need to remember before applying.
- In doing the recommendation letters, the name, and address including the logo of the school or the organization must be included. Then, the name of the person that recommends the applicants including the signature, email address, phone number, and most importantly some personal details of the applicants, why you recommend the applicants, how well you know the applicants, if the applicant deserves this scholarship and why? Always take note that guardians or parents of the applicants are not eligible to submit the recommendation and it will not be authorized by the program.
- For those who have questions and concerns, you can directly contact them on their FB page at https://www.facebook.com/pnsprogram or you can also send them an e-mail using pns@phinmafoundation.org or call them using their hotline number 288700100.
Video: PHINMA National Scholarship Online Application
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Check out the video provided above if you are an interested applicant and you wish to apply to the said scholarship program, this video is beneficial for you because it is very insightful and helpful as it will provide you with in-depth information regarding the aforementioned educational scholarship grant.
The video discusses an overview of different courses including the allied universities wherein interested applicants can freely choose depending on their chosen field. Additionally, these universities are the top-leading universities in the Philippines that provide high-quality education to all students all over the country.
The video is short and simple but informative as it provides basic and important information regarding the said scholarship grant. It is also helpful and a great advantage to know these things and tips before applying for the educational scholarship assistance because you can have your basis of what is the scholarship all about, what are the things that you need to prepare, and most importantly if you are eligible to apply or not. These are just some of the important points but it is very important. Hence, interested applicants are advised to watch the video above to understand it first very well.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am interested to apply. Aside from applying online, can I personally apply for the said educational scholarship? Where can I apply if you are a walk-in applicant?
If you are interested in the scholarship program they offered and you wanted to apply personally, you can check your school first, so if it is a PHINMA-affiliated school or not because the scholarship program is only limited to some universities mentioned in the article above so it is better to double check it first or better yet, you can personally message the PHINMA Foundation on their FB page, the link is posted above. Then, go to your school scholarship office and inquire if they offer the said scholarship. After various confirmations, get an application form and apply. After that, fill in the application completely. Double-check if you correctly fill in all the important personal information, do not leave some information missing, and pass your duly accomplished application form together with your required documents.
2. What is the meaning of PHINMA?
PHINMA stands for Philippine Investment Management. It is a fusion of trading, education, and business investment that aims to make Filipino lives even better. The main goal of PHINMA Group is to help the country towards economic growth and development by taking the initiative for taking part in educational assistance like providing educational scholarships to deserving Filipino students to help with their education financing needs. It can assist the future of Filipino students across the country to attain quality education and develop professionalism by sustaining future economic development.
3. I am eligible and interested to apply in the scholarship program however I am currently enrolled in another university. Can I still apply for the said scholarship?
Applicants of the said scholarship program must be enrolled in any of the following universities mentioned above so therefore if you are currently enrolled in another university you are not eligible to be a scholar of the said program but there are other scholarships intended for you, all you need to do is to visit their official website or social media page. Before applying, always make sure to understand the qualification standards set by the scholarship program including the scholarship requirements and procedure most especially their rules and regulations (only if they have them because some scholarship programs have agreements and conditions so it is better that you do research first or better yet read this article very well to avoid misconception and errors in applying).
4. What is their usual schedule of application? When can we apply online?
There is no specific schedule of application they set but usually, they post the schedule of application on their FB page including some basic requirements needed so it is suggested that you follow their FB page or check it often so that you will keep updated and informed.
5. I am an interested applicant, where can I ask for my recommendation?
In terms of a recommendation letter, you can ask your professors, principal, guidance counselor, or even your former teachers that know you very well. It should be a person that can provide information to support your application. Someone that has the authority to stand and back up your personal information. Parents or relatives are not eligible to submit the recommendation and it will not be authorized by the program.
6. Does the PHINMA National Scholarship program have a return service?
The National Foundation introduce this scholarship grant to deserving college students however they did not announce the return of service after the scholars graduated but they are encouraged to attend leadership training and workshop including the mentorship set for them. This is a good initiative to contribute to the personal and professional development of the scholars.
7. How can I avail PHINMA National Scholarship?
If you’re an interested applicant of the PHINMA National Scholarship, you must first meet the eligibility requirements of the said scholarship program otherwise you are not eligible to apply. You may check the “Qualifications” section above to see the full list of eligibility criteria.
8. How much is the PHINMA National Scholarship grant?
The PHINMA National Scholarship grant offers financial assistance to its qualified scholars. Here, scholars may expect to receive a monthly allowance of PHP 3,000, a book allowance of PHP 2,000, and a PHP 1,500 uniform incentive. They are also entitled to a 100% free tuition fee. To see the list of all the perks and privileges of being a scholar or grantee of the PHINMA National Scholarship, check out the “Benefits” section above.
9. Is there a maintaining grade or general weighted average to continuously benefit from the said scholarship program?
Scholars of the PHINMA National Scholarship must be able to maintain a grade of 90. If the scholar was unable to meet the maintaining grade required, it may affect their scholarship and may result in disqualification as a grantee of the PHINMA National Scholarship. Hence, if you wish to continuously benefit from the said scholarship program, you have to meet the grade requirement and do your best to keep it up every academic year until you graduate from your chosen degree program.
10. Can I still apply if I wish to study in an institution that is not included in the list provided above?
You may only apply to the partner institutions or schools of the PHINMA Foundation to be able to qualify for the PHINMA National Scholarship. Hence, you cannot apply for the said scholarship program if the college or university where you wish to study is not a partner school of the PHINMA Foundation. However, you can still find other scholarship grants and programs that could cater to your needs as well as the school where you wish to study. You may check out SM Scholarship and other private scholarship programs as well as government scholarships.
Summary
Hence, this is the process of applying for the PHINMA National Scholarship. Just keep in mind that when you apply for this scholarship program, you have met all of the above-mentioned eligibility requirements. Take note that you must avoid providing falsified information in your application form as this may affect the status of your application. Additionally, check out if the institution or university where you wish to study offers the degree program or course that you plan to take that is covered by the scholarship program.
Aside from that, make sure to keep up the maintaining grade of 90 to continuously benefit from the said scholarship program otherwise you’ll be terminated or disqualified as a grantee of the scholarship program. If by any chance, you would like to transfer schools, you have to make sure that the receiving school is also a partner institution of PHINMA Foundation so that you could still benefit from the said scholarship program.
We hope that you find this article helpful when you apply for this scholarship grant. Additionally, if you wish to know more about this scholarship you can also visit their official Facebook page or you can contact them or send them an e-mail through the link and information posted in the article above.