Scholarships and Financial aid to SorSUeños!
The Sorsogon State University implements both external and institutional scholarship and financial assistance programs to promote equity and widen student access to tertiary education. The University provides financial assistance and scholarship to poor but academically able and highly motivated students of the University.
Institutional Scholarship are grants that come directly from the University. External scholarship are grants provided by private individuals/organizations and government institutions in accordance with an established Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The selection of students to these programs is based on the guidelines set by the sponsors and the University.
Institutional Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program
Below are the Institutional Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs of the University. By clicking the “plus” icon, information on each program will appear. Kindly read the requirements, and for more information, email the unit at [email protected].
This scholarship provides financial benefit to the incoming first-year student who topped the admission test given by the institution.
Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1 rank first in the admission exam conducted by the University
1.2 not be a beneficiary of any scholarship program or financial assistance that covers the entire cost of tertiary education
1.3 be of good moral character
1.4 not be a graduate of any degree program
Privilege
A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 carry a regular academic load
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least 2.2 and no failing grade in any enrolled subjects.
Documentary Requirements
4.1 Certification from the University Admission Services Unit as topnotcher
4.2 Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.3 Certificate of Grades
This scholarship is granted to students enrolled in any offered tertiary courses who have shown high-level scholastic performance. It can only be availed upon evaluation of the academic performance in the preceding semester.
Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1 be a regular student in the preceding semester
1.2 should not have Incomplete (INC), Dropped, and Failed subject. The removal of INC must be done within one academic year, otherwise it will automatically be converted to a failing grade of 5.0.
1.3 be of good moral character
1.4 not be on the OJT or PT in the previous semester
1.5 have obtained a general weighted average of at least
1.5 for President’s lister or between 1.51 and 1.75 for Dean’s lister with no grade lower than 2.2 or its equivalent in any subject
1.6 not be a beneficiary of any scholarship program or financial assistance that covers the entire cost of tertiary education
Privilege
2.1 A Certificate of Recognition
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 be a regular student
3.3 maintain the above-stated academic performance
Documentary Requirements
4.1. Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.2. Certificate of Grades and registration in the previous semester
This scholarship is granted to tertiary students who have special talents and exceptional skills in sports.
1.Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1.be a student of the University for at least one year unless highly recommended by the Head of sports.
1.2.be of good moral character
1.3.be a regular student
1.4 be a member of the varsity team
1.5.be a recipient of awards in specific sports either in the regional or national competitions
1.6 must have no failing grade in any subject
1.7 must not be a beneficiary of any scholarship or financial assistance program that covers the entire cost of tertiary education
Privileges
2.1. A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
2.2. Sets of uniform
2.3. Participation in the regional and national competition
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 carry a regular academic load prescribed for the course per semester
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least passing rate with no failing grade in any enrolled subjects
3.4 have a training program which he/she should follow religiously.
3.5 assist the coach in training his/her co-athletes/ co-players in the same events, report to sports coordinator once a month for follow up and consultation.
3.6 maintain his/her good standing in sports competition
Documentary Requirements
3.1 Certificate of Good Moral Character
3.2.Certificate of Grades and Registration
3.3.Certification from the Head of the sports services as medalist in the sports competition
3.4 Letter of endorsement of the coach and sports coordinator and reviewed by the Campus Director and Head of Sports attested by the Director of Student Development and Services duly approved by the President
This scholarship is awarded to students with special talents and skills who join on a voluntary basis in cultural groups/organizations.
Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1 have been a student of the University for at least one year unless highly recommended by the Head of Culture and Arts.
pass the screening process
1.2 be of good moral character
1.3 be a regular student
1.4 have no failing grade in any subject
1.5 not be a beneficiary of any scholarship or financial assistance program that covers the entire cost of tertiary education
Privileges
2.1 A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
2.2 Sets of costumes
2.3 participation in the regional, national and international competition
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 carry the regular load prescribed for the course per semester
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least passing rate with no failing grade in any enrolled subjects
3.4 strictly observe the regular training schedule prescribed by the respective trainers/coach
3.5 participate actively in the activities of the University
Documentary Requirements
4.1 Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.2 Certificate of Grades
4.3 Letter of endorsement by the adviser and coordinator of Culture and Arts, reviewed by the Campus Director and Head of Culture and Arts, attested by the Director of Student Development and Services, and duly approved by the President
This scholarship is awarded to students who passed the screening for membership and have fine skills in the use of band instruments.
Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1 have been a student of the University for at least one year unless highly recommended by the Head of Culture and Arts
1.2 pass the screening process
1.3 be of good moral character
1.4 be a regular student
1.5 must not be a beneficiary of any scholarship or financial assistance program other than Free Higher Education
1.6 have no failing grade in any subject
Privileges
2.1 A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
2.2 Sets of uniform
2.2 provision of band instruments
2.3 participation in the regional or national competition
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 carry the regular load prescribed for the course per semester
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least passing rate with no failing grade in any enrolled subjects.
3.4 observe strictly the regular training schedule prescribed by the respective trainers/coaches.
3.5 participate actively in the activities of the University
Documentary Requirements
4.1 Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.2. Certificate of Grades and Registration
4.3 Letter of endorsement by the adviser and coordinator of Culture and Arts, reviewed by the Campus Director and Head of Culture and Arts, attested by the Director of Student Development and Services, and duly approved by the President.
This scholarship is granted to students who have talents in writing and in managing the school publication. The students who are entitled of this grant are the editor-in-chief and the section editors, viz. associate, managing, news, column, features, literary, sports, layout and graphics editors.
Qualifications
An applicant must:
1.1 pass the screening process for editor-in-chief or minor editors
1.2 be of good moral character
1.3 be a regular student
1.4 must not be a beneficiary of any scholarship or financial assistance program other than Free Higher Education
1.5 have no failing grade in any subject
Privileges
2.1 A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
2.2 participation to regional and national competitions
Scholarship Obligations
To maintain the scholarship, a scholar must:
3.1 be of good moral character
3.2 carry the regular load prescribed for the course per semester
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least passing rate with no failing grade in any enrolled subjects
3.4 observe and come up with the prescribed number of copies of school paper for issuance per semester/academic year
3.5 participate actively in the activities of the University
3.6 submit certificate of grades to the scholarship office for evaluation and accommodation in the succeeding semester
Documentary Requirements
4.1 Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.2.Certificate of Grades and Registration
4.3 Letter of endorsement by the adviser and coordinator of Student Council Affairs, reviewed by the Campus Director and Head of Student Council Affairs, attested by the Director of Student Development and Services, and duly approved by the President.
Qualifications
The applicant must:
1.1 pass the University admission test
1.2 not be a graduate of any degree program
1.3 meet the admission and retention policy of the University
Privileges
2.1 Free school fees for the entire duration of the program
2.2 Free Graduation Fee inclusive of all graduation credentials
Obligations
3.1 complete the bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate degree within a year after the period prescribed in the program
3.2 comply with the admission and/or retention policies of the University
Documentary Requirements
4.1 Report Card
4.2 Admission test result
The Student Assistantship Program offers the students opportunity to work and earn on-campus while pursuing their studies in the University. The work experience that the grantees will gain from this program may help them prepare for their employment, community service and other similar endeavors after graduation.
Qualifications
The applicant must:
1.1 carry regular load
1.2 have no failing grade in any subject
1.3 be of good moral character
1.4 not be a beneficiary of any scholarship or
financial assistance program other than Free Higher Education
1.5 comes from an indigent family
Privilege
2.1 A financial assistance that conforms to accounting rules and regulations
Obligations
The grantee must:
3.1 not have been subject to disciplinary action
3.2 carry the regular load prescribed for the course per semester
3.3 obtain a general weighted average of at least passing rate with no failing grade in any enrolled subjects
3.4. render a maximum of 10 hours per week during regular semester; for midyear, students can render a maximum of 8 hours per day at the same compensation rate
3.5 religiously report to work
Documentary requirements
4.1 Certificate of Good Moral Character
4.2 Certificate of Grades and Registration
4.3 Certificate of Indigency
4.4 Letter of endorsement by the coordinator of Scholarship and Financial Assistance Services Unit, reviewed by the Campus Director and Head of Scholarship and Financial Assistance Services Unit, and attested by the Director of Student Development and Services, and duly approved by the President.
Mechanism shall be established for other institutional scholarship for special group of population which may include Indigenous Peoples (IP), Person with Disabilities (PWDs), Solo Parents, People with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression.
To recognize outstanding performance, graduates who achieved top ranks (1st place to 10th place) in licensure examinations at the national level conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall be given cash incentives based on available funds and in accordance with accounting rules and regulations consistent with policy approved by the Board of Regents.
Other institutional scholarships may also include International Study Grants and Scholarship for priority courses, etc.