Scholarship Grant from Megaworld Foundation Scholarship Program

School year ends in about 3 months and as a parent I share the sentiments of other parent as to how they could afford to send their children into college. I myself have five kids, two of which are in college, 2 in high school and one in primary level. Sending my kids to a good school that offers scholarship is a blessing that I will be forever be grateful of. I want to share this blessing to other parents as well. My two daughters are studying in UST; both of them are scholars, one in music and one in architecture. I want to share to you the scholarship that my eldest daughter, it is a grant by Megaworld Corporation. I hope that in my own way, I could help some parents with their worries.

Here are the details

The grant is awarded only for a four or five year program of study in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Information Technology and Computer Science at the undergraduate level. Any change in the program of study must be presented for approval to the Scholarship Committee of the Megaworld Foundation and the College Registrar/Admissions Office and/or Dean of Student Affairs. Request for summer study must be approved by both the MF Scholarship Committee and the school authorities.

General Criteria of Eligibility:
1. A Filipino citizen of good health and of good moral character;
2. Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship;
3. Must belong to the top 10% of his/her high school class;
4. Must come from a low income household as certified by the latest Income Tax Return of parent or legal guardian which must not exceed PhP 200,000.00.

Documentary Requirements:
1. For incoming college freshmen: final grade report in fourth year high school with at least 80% general average or its equivalent and without any failing grade;
2. For those presently enrolled in college: final grade report of previous semesters from the first year to the current level with at least 80% general average per semester;
3. Certificate of good health;
4. Copy of the family’s Income Tax Return;
5. Copy of National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT) grade which must be at least 85%;
6. Certificate from the high school guidance counselor/principal of the applicant’s good moral character
7. Barangay chairman’s certification that the applicant and his family are permanent residents of his locality;
8. A short autobiography and essay on how the scholarship can help the student and his family;
9. Location sketch of the applicant’s residence;
10. Two (2) passport-size pictures (2″x2″) and a photograph of the applicant with his/her family or guardian at home.

Application Procedure:

Fill up an application form and submit to Human Resources Department of the Megaworld Corporation.

Where to Secure/File Application:
Human Resources Department
Megaworld Corporation
28/F the world Centre
330 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati city

Examination Coverage:

IQ and Psychological Test

Date and Venue of Examination:
By schedule at the Head Office

Test Fee:

None

Selection of Scholars:

The scholarship grantees will be selected on the basis of:
1. Financial need
2. Intellectual ability
3. Proven academic competence
4. Proven sense of service to school and/or community

The MF Scholarship Committee will make its decision on every application based on the results of the College Entrance Tests, together with the High School records of the applicant and the application form for admission, as well as interview results, taking into consideration the financial status of the applicant’s family using the application form for Scholarship/Financial Aid. To determine the final set of scholars, percentage weights will be assigned to high school grades, examination and interview results.

Expected Date of Announcement of Selected Scholars:
Before the Opening of the Class

Scholarship Privileges:
1. 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees
2. Semestral  Allowances
3. Renewable up to five years as long as the scholar meets all the requirements of the program

Scholarship Obligations:
1. The scholarship grantee must carry the full load of the program of study for any semester. Changes in the field of study or withdrawal from or change in any subject must be approved jointly by the MF Scholarship Committee and the school authorities. Overloads and/or summer classes necessitated by shifting of courses, dropping of subjects and failures are not covered by the scholarship grant.
2. Megaworld Foundation reserves the right to employ outstanding scholars of the foundation upon their graduation from college.

Courses Offered:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Geodetic Engineering
5. Computer Engineering
6. Architecture
7. Landscape Architecture
8. Interior Design
9. Computer Science
10. Information Technology

Priority Schools:
1. University of the Philippines
2. MAPUA
3. PUP
4. Pamatasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
5. FEU
6. UE
7. UST

Contact Information:

MEGAWORLD CORPORATION
Address: 28/F The World Centre, 330 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
Phone Number: (02) 867-8826-40
Fax Number: (02) 867-8026
Website: www.megaworld.com.ph
Project Coordinator: Josephine B. Ng
Office Designation: Asst. Vice President
Email: hrd@megaworld.com.ph