THE METROBANK SCHOLARSHIPS

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How to Apply

• In order to qualify, applicants must already be enrolled in any of the partner schools of the program, except for the MBFI-MTC Scholarship Program.

• Applicants must submit requirements to the scholarship coordinator of the partner school. For application forms and requirements, please contact the scholarship coordinator/office of student affairs of your school.

• The school will pre-screen applicants and those who qualified will be endorsed to the foundation for the final selection process. Scholars will be selected based on the following:

• Paper evaluation of credentials;

• Written Examination; and

• Panel Interview

The Scholarship Program

Fluor-MBFI Scholarship Program

In 2009, Fluor Inc.,tied up with Metrobank Foundation to provide 25 scholarship grants to first year engineering students of any field of the partner schools, Adamson University, Don Bosco Technical College-Mandaluyong, Technical University of the Philippines-Manila, University of Santo Tomas, University of the East-Manila, and Central Philippine University (Ilo-ilo City). This is a five-year grant giving a full academic assistance and allowances to incoming 1st year students.

Slots available: 25 scholarship grants

Priority course: BS Engineering (any field), 2nd year college students

Partner schools

• Adamson University (AdU)

• Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Mandaluyong

• Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)-Manila

• University of Santo Tomas (UST)

• University of the East (UE)-Manila

• University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman

• Central Philippine University (Iloilo City)

Eligibility

• Must be a first year Engineering student (any field);

• With cumulative high school grade point average not lower than 85% (original documents must be presented for authentication purposes) as evidenced by a certified true copy of Form 137 or a photocopy of the high school card during fourth year;

• 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;

• A Filipino citizen as evidenced by a certified true copy of Birth Certificate (original must be presented for authentication purposes);

• 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;

• Physically fit as evidenced by a Medical Certificate from a qualified physician; and

• Of good moral character as evidenced by a Certification from the High School principal or issued by a competent authority in the school.

Requirements

Accomplish an MBFI application form which can be secured from the College of Engineering (for AdU, TUP, UE, UP), Scholarship Office (for DBTC) and the Office of 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;

Submit the said requirements through the respective office mentioned above.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees

• P 2,000 monthly allowance for each scholar for 10 months per school year

• Supplemental formation and training activities as enjoyed by other Metrobank Foundation scholars, e.g. “Defining Excellence”: A Formation Program for Metrobank Foundation Scholars; Summer Internship Program for Scholars (SIPS); “Celebrating Excellence”: A Graduates’ Forum for Metrobank Foundation Scholars

To retain the scholarship, the following conditions must be met every semester

• A semestral grade point average not lower than 85% or its equivalent, with no failing grades;

• Must not drop any subject nor cancel their enrollment for the period during which they enjoy the scholarship;

• Must carry the full semestral load as prescribed by the respective scholar’s department or program adviser;

• Must not enjoy major financial assistance, grant or scholarship from other external sources; and

• Must not accept any kind of employment while on scholarship, the intent being to require them to devote full time to their studies.

• 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