Academic Scholarships for Dean’s Listers (Need-Based Academic Scholarship) – Undergraduate

This scholarship is a need‑based academic program granted to Dean’s Listers who demonstrate both strong academic performance and financial need. Qualified students may receive tuition discounts depending on their weighted average for the term.

Benefits

• 100% tuition discount for President’s Listers with a per term weighted average of 1.00 to 1.50.
• 50% tuition discount for President’s Listers with a per term weighted average of 1.51 to 1.75.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Need-Based Academic Scholarship (NBAS), a student must first be included in the Dean’s List.

Eligibility for the Dean’s List

A student must meet the following requirements in a given term:

• No failed course grades (F, 5.00, ABS) in any term.
• No course grade of IP (In Progress), effective starting 1Q AY 2020–2021.
• A running GWA between 2.00 and 1.00.
• An average between 1.75 and 1.00 for the term.
• Enrollment in the full curricular load for the term, but not fewer than 12 units (quarterm) / 15 units (trimester).
• No record of academic dismissal from a previous program.
• No course grade of C (Continuing) for the term.
• No modular or course grade of I (Incomplete) for the term.
• No course grade of W (Official Withdrawal/Dropping of Course) for the term.

Considerations for Non-Numeric Grades

A student who has obtained any of the following grades may still qualify for the Dean’s List and President’s List, provided the total number of enrolled units (including the course with such grade) is not less than the curricular load:

• P (Passed)
• AU (Audit)

A student who has received NR (No Report) must coordinate with the instructor to have the grade changed to a passing mark within one (1) week after the release of final grades. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the Dean’s List and President’s List Award.

Additional Requirement for Need-Based Scholarship

Apart from being a Dean’s Lister, the student must also meet the following condition:

• A combined annual family income not exceeding Php 700,000.

Coverage

The scholarship is granted for one term only. Students may requalify and avail of the discount in subsequent terms, provided they maintain the required academic performance and continue to be part of the Dean’s List.

How to Apply?

1. Notification: CSFA will email all qualified applicants (Dean’s Listers) the requirements and details about NBAS, typically within the first week of classes.
2. Submission: Submit the application via email to scholarships@mapua.edu.ph or directly to the CSFA Office.
3. Acknowledgment: Wait for CSFA confirmation that the application has been received.
4. Evaluation: All applications will be evaluated based on:
   • Family Annual Income –Applicants with the lowest family annual income will be prioritized.
   • Term Weighted Average (TWA) – Applicants with higher TWA will be prioritized.
   • Other Financial Assistance – Applicants who are not receiving financial assistance from government, private, or alumni-sponsored scholarships will be prioritized.
   • Rubric Score – Applicants will be assessed based on their score in the selection rubric.
5. Results: Applicants will be notified via email regarding status. Note: Not all Dean’s Listers will be approved due to limited slots. Only those with the highest rubric scores will be accepted.

Requirements

• Accomplished NBAS application form
• Parents’/Guardian’s detailed personal letter about the family’s financial situation justifying the need for financial assistance.
• Documents to support financial status:
  • Employed parents: Income Tax Return or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld for the previous year; Certificate of Employment and Compensation (including bonuses, allowances, and commissions).
  • OFWs: Employment contract.
  • Self-employed parents: Income Tax Return; detailed description of the business; income & financial statement for the previous year.
  • Parents not filing an ITR: Indicate in the letter the reason for non-filing.
  • Siblings currently helping with family expenses should also submit the abovementioned documents.
• Proof of utility billing (e.g., electricity bill)

Contact

Center for Scholarships and Financial Assistance (CSFA)
scholarships@mapua.edu.ph
+63 (2) 8247 5000 loc. 51230
+63 (915) 830 9340
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (except holidays)
Ground Floor, South Building, Mapua University Intramuros