Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance- UP Baguio

This announcement clarifies the status of stipend releases for students under the Grants-in-Aid Program (GIAP) and Full Discount with Stipend (FDS) at UP Baguio.

Because of the UP System Mandatory Holiday Break, which officially starts on December 19, 2025, the processing of documents has been paused.

Key Summary of the Announcement
Affected Group: Grantees who submitted their documentary requirements on or after December 9, 2025.

Reason for Delay: UP Baguio employees are on a mandatory holiday break (scheduled for December 19, 22, 23, 26, and 29). This includes the Accounting and Cashier’s offices, which handle the final disbursement of funds.

New Estimated Release: Your stipend is expected to be credited during the first or second week of January 2026.

UP Baguio personnel will be on Mandatory Leave starting December 19, 2025. Work will resume January 2, 2026.

Calling all Iskolar ng Bayan!

We are delighted to announce that the official 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗢𝗦𝗗𝗦) 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 is now open for all enrolled UP students across the constituent universities!

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UP Presidential Scholarship Application Form for A.Y. 2025-2026

APPLICATION PERIOD : October 20-23, 2025

Qualifications: (Undergraduate)
1. Must be a natural born Filipino citizen;
2. Must be a bonafide student enrolled in any undergraduate degree program (except for Freshie) in the university;
3. Must be enrolling to at least 15 units for the First Semester A.Y. 2025-2026;
4. Must have a cumulative General Weighted Average of at least 1.75 (Kindly submit TCG for all previous semesters);
5. Must not be a second degree taker;
6. Must not be a DOST scholar;
7. Must not have been the subject of any disciplinary action;

Benefits:
₱ 10,000 stipend per semester
₱ 2,000 Book/IT Allowance per semester

QUALIFICATIONS: (Graduate)
ØMust be a natural born Filipino citizen;
ØMust be a bonafide MA/MS student enrolled to at least 9 units for First Semester AY 2024-2025.
ØMust have obtained a cumulative GWA of of “1.75” or better
ØMust have no grade of “5.00”, 4.00” or “Inc” in the semester immediately preceding the application
ØStudents who graduated from universities or colleges other than University of the Philippines must have earned at least 9 units upon application
ØMust not be a DOST Scholar
ØMust not have been the subject of any disciplinary action
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üThesis Allowance of P5,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: (Doctorate)
ØOpen to Ph.D. students of UP Baguio (at least with completed 9 units);
ØMust have obtained a General Weighted Average of “1.75” or better.
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üBook Allowance of P3,000.00/per semester
üDissertation Allowance of P10,000.00

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Photo in Application Forms
2. Please submit any of the following proof of income:
-2024 Income Tax Return
-Payslip issued within the last three (3) months;
-Certificate of employment issued within the last six (6) months
-Latest employment contract
-Notarized affidavit of income, issued within the last three (3) months
-Notarized affidavit of no income, issued within the last three (3) months

3. True Copy of Grades from all previous semesters
Note: Kindly make an early request of your True Copy of Grades (TCG) for all semesters prior to submission of your application requirements. This is to give ample time for your respective College Secretary’s Office to prepare the prior semesters’ TCG.
4. Cert. of Good Moral Character (from the Office of the University Registrar)
5. Birth Certificate
6. Three (3) recommendation letters from previous professors addressed to:
Dr. Rozel S. Balmores-Paulino
Chair, UPB Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Director for Student Affairs

Click link and fill out Scholarship Application Form
https://forms.gle/ESh7xsNGswyjNiDd7 using UP
email address

BOTH DIGITAL COPIES AND HARD COPIES MUST BE SUBMITTED.
SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AT THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, 2ND FLOOR ALUMNI BLDG., UP BAGUIO

UP Presidential Scholarship Application Form for A.Y. 2025-2026

APPLICATION PERIOD : October 20-23, 2025

Qualifications: (Undergraduate)
1. Must be a natural born Filipino citizen;
2. Must be a bonafide student enrolled in any undergraduate degree program (except for Freshie) in the university;
3. Must be enrolling to at least 15 units for the First Semester A.Y. 2025-2026;
4. Must have a cumulative General Weighted Average of at least 1.75 (Kindly submit TCG for all previous semesters);
5. Must not be a second degree taker;
6. Must not be a DOST scholar;
7. Must not have been the subject of any disciplinary action;

Benefits:
₱ 10,000 stipend per semester
₱ 2,000 Book/IT Allowance per semester

QUALIFICATIONS: (Graduate)
ØMust be a natural born Filipino citizen;
ØMust be a bonafide MA/MS student enrolled to at least 9 units for First Semester AY 2024-2025.
ØMust have obtained a cumulative GWA of of “1.75” or better
ØMust have no grade of “5.00”, 4.00” or “Inc” in the semester immediately preceding the application
ØStudents who graduated from universities or colleges other than University of the Philippines must have earned at least 9 units upon application
ØMust not be a DOST Scholar
ØMust not have been the subject of any disciplinary action
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üThesis Allowance of P5,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: (Doctorate)
ØOpen to Ph.D. students of UP Baguio (at least with completed 9 units);
ØMust have obtained a General Weighted Average of “1.75” or better.
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üBook Allowance of P3,000.00/per semester
üDissertation Allowance of P10,000.00

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Photo in Application Forms
2. Please submit any of the following proof of income:
-2024 Income Tax Return
-Payslip issued within the last three (3) months;
-Certificate of employment issued within the last six (6) months
-Latest employment contract
-Notarized affidavit of income, issued within the last three (3) months
-Notarized affidavit of no income, issued within the last three (3) months

3. True Copy of Grades from all previous semesters
Note: Kindly make an early request of your True Copy of Grades (TCG) for all semesters prior to submission of your application requirements. This is to give ample time for your respective College Secretary’s Office to prepare the prior semesters’ TCG.
4. Cert. of Good Moral Character (from the Office of the University Registrar)
5. Birth Certificate
6. Three (3) recommendation letters from previous professors addressed to:
Dr. Rozel S. Balmores-Paulino
Chair, UPB Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Director for Student Affairs

BOTH DIGITAL COPIES AND HARD COPIES MUST BE SUBMITTED.
SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AT THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, 2ND FLOOR ALUMNI BLDG., UP BAGUIO

Click link and fill out Scholarship Application Form
https://forms.gle/ESh7xsNGswyjNiDd7 using UP
email address

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
October 23, 2025

UP Presidential Scholarship Application Form for A.Y. 2025-2026

APPLICATION PERIOD : October 20-23, 2025

Qualifications: (Undergraduate)
1. Must be a natural born Filipino citizen;
2. Must be a bonafide student enrolled in any undergraduate degree program (except for Freshie) in the university;
3. Must be enrolling to at least 15 units for the First Semester A.Y. 2025-2026;
4. Must have a cumulative General Weighted Average of at least 1.75 (Kindly submit TCG for all previous semesters);
5. Must not be a second degree taker;
6. Must not be a DOST scholar;
7. Must not have been the subject of any disciplinary action;

Benefits:
₱ 10,000 stipend per semester
₱ 2,000 Book/IT Allowance per semester

QUALIFICATIONS: (Graduate)
ØMust be a natural born Filipino citizen;
ØMust be a bonafide MA/MS student enrolled to at least 9 units for First Semester AY 2024-2025.
ØMust have obtained a cumulative GWA of of “1.75” or better
ØMust have no grade of “5.00”, 4.00” or “Inc” in the semester immediately preceding the application
ØStudents who graduated from universities or colleges other than University of the Philippines must have earned at least 9 units upon application
ØMust not be a DOST Scholar
ØMust not have been the subject of any disciplinary action
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üThesis Allowance of P5,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: (Doctorate)
ØOpen to Ph.D. students of UP Baguio (at least with completed 9 units);
ØMust have obtained a General Weighted Average of “1.75” or better.
ØNo. of slots - one (1)
Ø
Ø BENEFITS:
üFree School Fees except student fund and insurance
üBook Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester; Monthly Stipend of Php 2, 500.00;
üBook Allowance of P3,000.00/per semester
üDissertation Allowance of P10,000.00

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Photo in Application Forms
2. Please submit any of the following proof of income:
-2024 Income Tax Return
-Payslip issued within the last three (3) months;
-Certificate of employment issued within the last six (6) months
-Latest employment contract
-Notarized affidavit of income, issued within the last three (3) months
-Notarized affidavit of no income, issued within the last three (3) months

3. True Copy of Grades from all previous semesters
Note: Kindly make an early request of your True Copy of Grades (TCG) for all semesters prior to submission of your application requirements. This is to give ample time for your respective College Secretary’s Office to prepare the prior semesters’ TCG.
4. Cert. of Good Moral Character (from the Office of the University Registrar)
5. Birth Certificate
6. Three (3) recommendation letters from previous professors addressed to:
Dr. Rozel S. Balmores-Paulino
Chair, UPB Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Director for Student Affairs

BOTH DIGITAL COPIES AND HARD COPIES MUST BE SUBMITTED.
SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AT THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, 2ND FLOOR ALUMNI BLDG., UP BAGUIO

Congratulations to our new Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholars from UP Baguio! 🎉

We are proud to announce the following students who have been selected for the prestigious Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholarship (AFLS) Program:

ALVAREZ, ICE
ASA, ANTONIO
CEMBRANO, ISABELLE MYEISHA
DUROLFO, RUTH JEDIDIAH
HAMCO, CRISTEL RHAEZA
ILANO, JANCELLE
JUNIO, ARCHIE
LOPEZ, JOAQUIN GABRIEL
MADELO, MELVIN
PARE, PAUL GERALD
SIRIBAN, RAFAEL
TULABOT, JOHN BENEDICK

👏 Your hard work, leadership potential, and commitment to excellence have earned you this well-deserved recognition. We celebrate your success and look forward to seeing you grow as future leaders of change! 🌟