From the desk of Filipino Global Charity Association (FGCA)The Filipino Global Charity Association (FGCA) is now accepting applications for a college scholarship for June 2008. The scholarship grant shall be awarded to a deserving student from Cebu City and/or Cebu province. The chosen scholar may choose to enrol in one of the following courses:
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED), Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED), Bachelor in Commerce, and Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM). The scholar is free to choose to enroll in one of the Univ of Cebu Campuses. All courses are being offered at the University of Cebu.
General Criteria of Eligibility
§ must be a Filipino citizen;
§ must be physically and mentally fit;
§ has a good moral character;
§ must have a Grade Point Average of not lower than 85%;
§ must come from a family whose combined annual income does not exceed 72,000.00 Php per year as reflected on the latest Annual Income Tax Return (BIR Form 1700)
§ must pass the College/University Entrance Examination (if applicable)
Documentary Requirements
§ Filled “Bio Data†with two (2) passport-size (2 x 2) colored pictures. (Pls. use the standard “Bio Data†form available in the bookstore)
§ High School Report Card or Transcript of Record (Form 138)
§ Certification of Good Moral Character from the High School Guidance Counselor or Principal
§ Latest Annual Income Tax Return or a Certification of Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue if exempted from paying income tax;
§ A one (1) page essay, in English or Filipino stating why he/she would like to pursue a college degree and why he/she thinks that he/she deserves to be awarded the FGCA scholarship; Title of the Essay: “Why Do I Deserve this Scholarshipâ€
How to Apply:
By E-mail – Subject Field: Scholarship Application
[email protected]Scan all the documents and attach them to your e-mail. No need to scan the essay but just attach it to your e-mail.
Selection Criteria:
§ Financial and economic situation of the family
§ Academic performance based on the Report Card / Transcript of Records
§ Result of University Entrance Examination (if applicable)
Scholarship Privileges:
§ Free tuition fee until completion of the course.
Tuition Fee means the cost per unit, matriculation, miscellaneous (student services, security, medical, library, guidance and counselling, dental, cultural, fee, audio visual, graduation, yearbook) other school fees (internet, SMS, ID, Student government, Student insurance, Red Cross Publication Fee, PRISAA, Energy Fee) or as stipulated by the chosen college or university.
Note:
The chosen applicant will be asked to send the documents in their original copies and additional documents later on.
All information provided during the processing are subject to verification.
Deadline of Submission of Requirements:
May 4, 2008
FGCA Scholarship Committee
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