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MBFI Education
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College
Scholarship Program
About the
Program The Foundation is
committed to helping excellent but
financially disadvantaged students
obtain a college education from the
very best schools in the country.
The Metrobank College Scholarship
Program covers full tuition
and other fees plus a monthly allowance. Scholarships are
available for Business, Architecture and Education
courses in more than 30 top schools in the
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Metrobank Foundation
and Fluor Daniel, Inc. Philippines Partner
with Top
Engineering Schools
for
Joint Scholarship Program
After launching the Fluor-Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) College Scholarship Program, Metrobank Foundation and Fluor ....
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Types of
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METROBANK FOUNDATION, INC. - PACIFIC PAINT (BOYSEN) PHILIPPINES, INC. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Qualifications
Mechanics
Selection Process
Maintenance Requirements
The scholarship program is available for incoming 2nd year BS Architecture students enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman. Ten (10) scholarship grants are available for each academic partner. It is being implemented in partnership with Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc., a long-time valued client of Metrobank. It was in the year 2004 when Boysen expressed their intention to provide scholarship grants to deserving college students as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives. Being known for its College Scholarship Programs for more than ten (10) years now, the Metrobank Foundation was tapped by Boysen to administer the scholarship program. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement signed in 2005.
Benefits: 100% coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees; 2,000 monthly allowance for each scholar for 10 months per school year; plus a chance to attend supplemental formation and training activities as enjoyed by other Metrobank Foundation scholars |
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Qualifications
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An incoming sophomore Architecture student;
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With cumulative first year grade point average not lower than 85% as evidenced by certified true copies of the report of grades from the Registrar’s Office;
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With total annual family income not exceeding P 300,000 for a family of 5 as evidenced by a certified true copy of the latest Income Tax Return or when not applicable, an affidavit stating information about the sources and amount of income and number of family members;
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A Filipino citizen as evidenced by a certified true copy of Birth Certificate (original must be presented for authentication purposes);
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Not concurrently a recipient of any major scholarship or financial aid (e.g., pre-need educational plans, DOST or other academic-related scholarship, etc.) as attested to in a duly-notarized affidavit;
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Applicants shall submit a Certification stating awards received in both academic, extra- and co-curricular activities in the previous year issued by the Dean of the College of Architecture;
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Physically fit as evidenced by a Medical Certificate from a qualified physician; and
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Of good moral character as evidenced by the Dean of the College of Architecture.
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Mechanics
The applicant must:
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Selection Process
The school will pre-screen applicants and those who are qualified will be endorsed to the Foundation for the final selection process. Scholars will be selected based on the following;
- Paper evaluation of credentials;
- Examination (essay); and
- Panel Interview
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Maintenance Requirements
To retain the scholarship, the following conditions must be met every semester:
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A semestral grade point average not lower than 85% or its equivalent, with no failing grades
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Must not drop any subject nor cancel enrollment for the period during which they enjoy the scholarship without prior approval of MBFI;
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Must not change or shift course major;
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Must carry the full semestral load as prescribed by the respective scholar’s department or program adviser; -
Must generally not enjoy major financial assistance, grant or scholarship, from other external sources; and
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Shall be prohibited from accepting any kind of employment while on scholarship, the intent being to require them to devote full time to their studies.
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FLUOR INC.-METROBANK FOUNDATION, INC.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Qualifications
Mechanics
Selection Process
Maintenance Requirements
Partner Schools
The scholarship program is available to incoming 1st year engineering students in any field enrolled in identified partner schools. Fluor Inc. (formerly Fluor Daniels, Inc.-Philippines), a valued client of Metrobank, established the scholarship program in 2001 in partnership with the Metrobank Foundation Aimed at assisting poor yet academically deserving students, it was officially implemented during the SY 2001-2002 with residents of Muntinlupa, Parañaque, and Las Piñas as its first recipients. Fluor Inc. directly administered the program while the Foundation established a Trust Fund through the Bank in order to manage the donation. It was in SY 2005-2006 that the partnership was renewed with another batch of five (5) engineering students that were granted the scholarship privilege. In 2009, realizing the value of the scholarship since its launch eight (8) years after, Fluor Inc. and the Metrobank Foundation again entered into a new agreement with the Foundation now becoming more involved in its administration.
Benefits: 100% coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees; P 2,000 monthly allowance for each scholar for 10 months per school year; plus a chance to attend supplemental formation and training activities as enjoyed by other Metrobank Foundation scholars. |
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Qualifications
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Must be a first year Engineering student (any field);
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With cumulative high school grade point average not lower than 85% (original documents must be presented for authentication purposes) as evidenced by certified true copy of Form 137 or a photocopy of the high school card during fourth year;
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With total annual family income not exceeding P 250,000 for a family of 5 as evidenced by a certified true copy of the latest Income Tax Return or when not applicable, an affidavit stating information about the sources and amount of income and number of family members;
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Not concurrently a recipient of any major scholarship or financial aid (e.g., pre-need educational plans, DOST or other academic-related scholarship, etc.) as attested to in a duly-notarized affidavit; -
Applicants shall submit a Certification stating awards received in both academic, extra- and co-curricular activities in high school issued by the school principal;
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Physically fit as evidenced by a Medical Certificate from a qualified physician; and
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Of good moral character as evidenced by a Certification from the High School principal or issued by a competent authority in the school.
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Mechanics
The applicant must:
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Accomplish an MBFI application form which can be secured from the College of Engineering (for AdU, TUP, UE, UP), Scholarship Office (for DBTC) and Office for Student Affairs (for UST);
Complete the following documentary requirements:
- Certified true copy of Birth Certificate;
- Transcript of records of the previous years in college;
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR);
- Certificate of Enrollment or Registration;
- Notarized affidavit certifying that the applicant is not a recipient of any major scholarship or financial aid;
- Certification stating awards received in the previous year;
- Medical certificate; and
- Certificate of Good Moral Character;
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Selection Process
The school will pre-screen applicants and those who are qualified will be endorsed to the Foundation for the final selection process. Scholars will be selected based on the following;
- Paper evaluation of credentials;
- Examination (essay); and
- Panel Interview
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Maintenance Requirements
To retain the scholarship, the following conditions must be met every semester:
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A semestral grade point average not lower than 85% or its equivalent, with no failing grades
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Must not drop any subject nor cancel enrollment for the period during which they enjoy the scholarship;
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Must carry the full semestral load as prescribed by the respective scholar’s department or program adviser; -
Must generally not enjoy major financial assistance, grant or scholarship, from other external sources; and
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Must not accept any kind of employment while on scholarship, the intent being to require them to devote full time to their studies.
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Must actively participate in the community service projects of MBFI and/or Fluor during semestral breaks, summer vacation and Christmas season, or special/major events.
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Partner Schools
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Adamson University (AdU)
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Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Mandaluyong
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Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)-Manila -
University of Santo Tomas (UST)
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University of the East (UE)-Manila
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University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman
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Central Philippine University (Iloilo City)
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Metrobank
Foundation, Inc.
15th Floor, Metrobank Plaza, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave.,
1200 Makati City, Philippines
E-mail address:
foundation@metrobank.com.ph
Direct Line: (63-2) 857-5918; (63-2)
898-8855; (63-2) 898-8898; (63-2) 750-0837 Telefax: (63-2) 818-5656 |
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