The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) of the Philippines offers a scholarship program to support the educational aspirations of Filipino families. This initiative is part of GSIS’s broader mission to improve the welfare of its members and their dependents by providing financial assistance for higher education. The GSIS Scholarship Program (GSP) is designed to reduce the burden of tuition fees and other educational expenses, allowing more students to pursue their academic goals.
Through the GSP, eligible dependents of active GSIS members can receive funding for tuition and other school fees. The program also provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, ensuring that students have the necessary support to focus on their studies. By alleviating financial stress, the GSIS Scholarship Program enables students to achieve their academic dreams and contribute positively to the nation’s development. The GSIS Scholarship Program helps students fulfil their academic goals and make a positive impact on the growth of the country by relieving financial strain.
Country: Philippines
Scholarship Name: GSIS Scholarship Program
Duration: 4 years, renewed after each year
Financial coverage: Scholarship amount is up to PHP 40,000
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligibility: The candidate must be the dependent of a current GSIS member or pensioner, which includes regular members’ children and pensioners’ children with permanent total disabilities (PTDs).
- GSIS Contribution: The pensioner or member must have made at least fifteen years’ worth of current GSIS premium payments.
- Admission: The dependant must be admitted to or now enrolled in a four- or five-year program at any year level at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) that has received Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognition.
- Income Limit: In order to guarantee that the scholarship supports those who are financially disadvantaged, the total yearly family income of the participant must not surpass PHP 500,000.
- Age: At the time of application, the applicant cannot be older than 21.
- Academic Performance: In the most recent completed academic year, the applicant must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 80% or its equivalent.
Benefits:
- Tuition: A PHP 20,000 scholarship award is given to pay tuition costs.
- Monthly Stipend: To assist with living expenditures, an extra PHP 2,000 is provided on a monthly basis.
Required Documents:
- Application Form Completed: Make sure the form has been filled out completely.
- Proof of Enrollment: Present documentation attesting to the dependent’s admission or current enrollment for the current academic year from the Higher Education Institution (HEI).
- Income Documentation: If appropriate, provide a copy of the member’s most recent Income Tax Return (ITR) or a Certification of Non-Filing of Income.
- Relationship Proof: Provide proof of the member’s and the dependent’s relationship, such as a birth certificate or other official documentation.
- Academic Records: Send transcripts or school records.
- Certificate of Good Moral Character: Get an official document attesting to the applicant’s moral rectitude from the school.
Deadline: Not Specified
