The Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant (SAGA) Program provides undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to work and earn on-campus while pursuing their studies in the University. Aside from the compensation, students under the SAGA Program are able to gain work experience that could help prepare them for employment, entrepreneurship, and community service after they leave the University.

The University, on the other hand, is able to engage the students in fulfilling its academic and operational functions. While there is no employer-employee relationship between UP and the SAGAs, the University is nonetheless committed to policies for the elimination of child labor and forced labor, and shall not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation.

Eligibility:
1. Eligibility for SAs
a. Must be a continuing student, eligible to enroll during the term when appointed as SA.
b. For First Year students, must have finished at least one (1) semester in the CU.
c. For students below 18 years old, must have secured prior written consent from a parent or guardian to serve as an SA for a term.
d. Must not be enrolled in more than twenty one (21) units during the semester of appointment.

2. Eligibility of GAs
a. Must be a continuing student, eligible to enroll during the term when appointed as GA.
b. Must not be enrolled in more than twelve (12) units during the semester of appointment.

Appointments:
SAGAs appointment shall be a period of six (6) months, subject to renewal.

Student loan or SLB is a financial support program designed to assist students in funding their education by covering tuition costs. It allows borrowers to continue their studies without immediate full payment, with repayment typically arranged in installments payable within the semester.

Guidelines for SLB Application:
1. Any UP Manila bonafide student may apply for the loan. The maximum loan amount is assessed based on the student’s degree level.
- 80% for Undergraduate students;
- 85% for Graduate students;
- 100%, applying for this amount requires the Chancellor’s Approval.
2. The student must have sufficient funds to pay for the remaining balance of the total fees.
3. The guarantor (co-debtor) must be the parent, a relative of the student, or a permanent UP Manila employee.
4. The following documents must be submitted with the APPLICATION FORM.
Originals must be presented for verification:
a. Photocopy of student’s ID.
b. Photocopy of the co-debtor valid ID.
5. The loan shall be interest-free if paid within four (4) months from the date of grant. After which, an interest of 6% per annum shall be charged, computed from the date of grant.
6. Students shall settle the loan amount in full as a condition to the release of the student’s Diploma, transcript of records, clearance and other academic documents.

NOTE: SLB Application form can be downloaded at OSA Website.

Qualifications:
1. Must have passed the UPCAT
2. Family gross income must not be more than PHP325,000.00
3. Must not have been found guilty of any disciplinary action
4. Must not be holding concurrently with any other scholarship

Application Process:
5. Application for this scholarship is through the UP SYSTEM’s SIKAP Portal.
6. Kindly ensure that your SIKAP portfolio is complete and that the most recent Proof of Income has been uploaded. If you don’t have other proof of income available, we suggest submitting a Narrative of Income Source with the estimated amount instead of a Certificate of Indigency. This will assist us in thoroughly evaluating your application and ensuring it is duly considered for processing.
7. OSG will notify accepted applicants via e-mail. For other questions and concerns, kindly send an e-mail to osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph

Benefits:
Monthly Stipend: Php4,000.00
Book Allowance: Php5,000.00

The UP Oblation Scholarship is a prestigious grant awarded to the top 50 UPCAT examinees, offering comprehensive financial support.

Rules Governing The Oblation Scholarship:
1. Rank: Must be among the top 50 scorers in the UPCAT.
2. Academic Performance: Based on high UPCAT scores and high University Predicted Grades (UPG).
3. Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at any University of the Philippines campus.
4. Constraints: The scholarship is applicable for the normal length of time required to complete the degree program

Benefits:
• Free tuition, miscellaneous, and laboratory fees.
• Monthly incentive allowance of Php 3,000.00
• Book allowance of Php 2,250.00

Scholarship Coverage
• Covers tuition, fees (except student fund), book allowance, and monthly stipend.
• Scholarship choice is flexible, but limited yearly by availability and a priority on natural and physical sciences, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, economics and public administration programs (60%). The rest (40%) shall be limited to the Professional, Social Sciences and Humanities courses outside of the fields of study mentioned.

Eligibility:
• Must be a financially deserving Filipino senior high school graduate.
• Must pass the U.P. College Admissions Test (UCAT).

Benefits and Conditions:
• Awardees can enjoy a maximum of two grants (government, private, or STFAP) with combined living allowance not exceeding Php 7,000.00 per month.
• Requires full academic load (at least 15 units per semester) and maintaining a minimum weighted average of 2.5.
• Failure to meet academic requirements or getting disciplinary sanctions may result in scholarship termination.
• Maximum extension of two semesters beyond the program duration is allowed.

For more details access the file U.P. Government Scholarship.

Duration:
Normal length of time required to finish the course.

Rules:
1. To maintain the scholarship, a recipient must carry the normal load prescribed for the course in which the student is enrolled and must pass all academic subjects every semester with a yearly weighted average of at least “2.0” in the undergraduate. All grades of “4.00” or “Incomplete: must be removed or completed on or before the end of the summer term of the immediately following academic year. Provided, however, that is the case of a recipient in the Intarmed Program, the student must pass all the academic subjects with a yearly weighted average of at least “2.0” from year level III to IV.
2. Scholarships lost due to academic reasons may be recovered provided the student obtains in the semester immediately following the disqualification at least a weighted average of “2.0”. In case the scholastic delinquency is not due to academic inadequacy, the University Committee on Student Welfare (CSW), after a thorough evaluation of the case, may allow the scholar to retain the scholarship.
3. Reinstatement will be allowed only once.

Benefits:
• Free tuition fees
• Free miscellaneous fees
• Free laboratory fees
• Monthly stipend: Php 2,000.00 (Including summer if required in the curriculum)
• Book allowance per semester: Php 2,000.00

The scholarship does not cover the cost of transportation.

Field of Study:
Any degree course offered by the University of the Philippines

Duration:
Two and one half years including thesis.

Rules:
1. To maintain the scholarship, a recipient must carry the normal load prescribed for the course in which the student is enrolled and must pass all academic subjects every semester with a yearly weighted average of at least “1.75” in the Master's program All grades of “4.00” or “Incomplete: must be removed or completed on or before the end of the summer term of the immediately following academic year.
2. Scholarships lost due to academic reasons may be recovered provided the student obtains in the semester immediately following the disqualification at least a weighted average of “1.75”. In case the scholastic delinquency is not due to academic inadequacy, the University Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance, after a thorough evaluation of the case, may allow the scholar to retain the scholarship.
3. Reinstatement will be allowed only once.

Benefits:
• Free tuition fees
• Free miscellaneous fees
• Free laboratory fees
• Monthly Stipend: Php 2,500.00 (Including summer if required in the curriculum)
• Book allowance per semester: Php 3,000.00
• Thesis allowance: Php 5,000.00

Note: The scholarship does not cover the cost of transportation.

The U.P. Presidential Leadership Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate leadership potential through involvement in student councils, organizations, debates, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.

Rules:
1. The grants are open to bonafide students who have the following qualifications: a. must have a potential for leadership as shown in membership in student councils, organizations, debates, clubs, etc.;
2. Must have a general weighted average of at least “2.75” with no unremoved grade of “Inc.” (for graduate students : “1.75”). c. must not have been the subject of disciplinary action worse than a five-day class suspension;
3. To maintain the scholarship, a recipient must carry the normal load prescribed for the course in which the student is enrolled and must pass all the academic subjects every semester with a yearly weighted average of at least “2.75” in the undergraduate and “1.75” in the graduate program. All grades of “4.00” or “Incomplete” must be removed or completed on or before the end of the summer term of the immediately following academic year. Provided, however, that in the case of a recipient in the Intarmed Program, the student must pass
4. All the academic subjects with a yearly weighted average of at least “2.75” from year level III to VI. (1212th BOR Meeting, 08/25/06)
5. Scholarship loss due to academic reasons may be recovered provided the student obtains in the semester immediately following the disqualification at least a weighted average of “2.75” for undergraduate students and “1.75” for graduate students. In case the scholastic delinquency is not due to academic inadequacy, the University Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance, after a thorough evaluation of the case, may allow the scholar to retain the scholarship.Reinstatement will be allowed only once.

Benefits:
• Free tuition fees
• Free miscellaneous fees
• Free laboratory fees
• Monthly stipend (including summer if required in the curriculum):
Undergraduate - Php 2,000.00; Master's - Php 2,500.00
• Book Allowance of Php 2,000.00/semester for undergraduate; Php 3,000.00 for graduate • Thesis Allowance- Php 5,000.00 for Master's

Note: The scholarship does not cover the cost of transportation.

The scholarship grant aims to support financially disadvantaged but academically deserving students enrolled in the UP System, except UPOU.

Eligibility:
• Must be among the top graduate high school students with leadership potential as per certified extra-curricular activities. Must be enrolled in any field of study in the University of the Philippines System;
• Must have been admitted to the University, subject to the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT);
• Must be a regular freshman student enrolled in a 4-year degree course enrolled in the University; Student enrolled in Doctor of Medicine must be in their 4th year in standing at the time of application;
• Must have obtained a general weighted average of at least “2.50” with no grade of “5.00” or unremoved “4.00” or “inc” in the semester immediately preceding the application;
• Must not be a recipient of any scholarship grant;
• Must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award of the grant;
• Must be financially needy (parents’ annual gross income must not exceed Php 500,000.00)
• Must not have been held liable in any disciplinary action prior to admission.

Benefits:
• Monthly Stipend (P4,000 x 5 months) Php 20,000.00
• Book Allowance per semester - Php 5,000.00

Total of Php 25,000.00 per semester or Php 50,000.00 per academic year

The Medical Scholarship Program (MSP) is designed to provide financial support to academically excellent yet economically disadvantaged students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Doctor of Medicine, Nurses, Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering.

Qualifications:
• Must be a Filipino citizen
• With an annual family income not exceeding Php 600,000.00
• With a GWA of 80% or higher in the preceding academic year, with no failing or incomplete grades in all subjects
• Must carry a full curriculum load, possess a clean disciplinary record, & not be a scholarship recipient.
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarships.
• With extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership experience preferred

Requirements:
• Filled up application form and essay
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Residency e.g. water bill
• True copy of grades
• Good Moral Certificate
• Certificate of no existing scholarship
• Income Tax Return of Parents/ Tax Exemption Declaration

Benefits:
• Educational and Living expenses: Php 30,000.00 per semester
• One Time Thesis Grant: Php 30,000.00

Eligibility:
• Must be a bonafide Filipino student of the UP Manila enrolled in a four (4) year undergraduate course in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM);
• Regular 3rd Year student;
• Must be qualified for Full Discount (FD) of the Grants-in-Aid Program (GIAP) application through SLASOnline and whose gross family annual income is not more than Php325,000.00;
• Must have obtained a general weighted average of at least “2.75” with no grade of “5.00 or unremoved “4.00” in the semester preceding the application;
• Must not be a recipient of any scholarship grant;
• Must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award grant;
• Must not have been held liable in any disciplinary action

Benefits:
• Stipend: Php40,000.00 per semester

Qualifications:
1. Must be a regular third-year student.
2. Must have obtained a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.50, with no grade of 5.00 or unremoved 4.00 in the semester preceding the application;
3. Parent’s annual gross income must not exceed Php 80,000.00;
4. Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant;
5. Must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award;
6. Must have no record of any disciplinary action.

Benefits:
• Semestral stipend $300

Qualifications:
1. Must be a freshman student enrolling for the first time in any college and any course within the University of the Philippines System-wide, with no prior credited college coursework.
2. Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
3. Must be enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the scholarship award.
4. His/her parents' annual gross income must not exceed Php500,000.00.
5. Must have no record of disciplinary action.
6. Must have passed the UPCAT (University of the Philippines College Admission Test)

Application Process:
1. Application for this scholarship is through the UP SYSTEM’s SIKAP Portal.
2. Kindly ensure that your SIKAP portfolio is complete and that the most recent Proof of Income has been uploaded. If you don’t have other proof of income available, we suggest submitting a Narrative of Income Source with the estimated amount instead of a Certificate of Indigency. This will assist us in thoroughly evaluating your application and ensuring it is duly considered for processing.
3. OSG will notify accepted applicants via e-mail. For other questions and concerns, kindly send an e-mail to osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph

Benefits:
• Monthly Stipend: Php 3,000.00
• Book Allowance: Php 4,000.00 per semester

Qualifications:
1. Must be a 3rd-year regular student of the University of the Philippines Manila.
2. Must have earned a General Weighted Average grade of "2.0" on minimum in all subjects taken.
3. Must not have been given a grade lower than 3.00 ("Pass") or, before the awarding of the Grant, have a grade of Incomplete.
4. Must comply with the rules of the University and his/her college on academic performance (e.g., minimum academic load per semester).
5. Parent's or guardians' annual gross income is not more than Php 250,000.00.
6. Must not have been subjected to disciplinary action convicted of a crime.

Application Process:
1. Application for this scholarship is through the UP SYSTEM’s SIKAP Portal.
2. Kindly ensure that your SIKAP portfolio is complete and that the most recent Proof of Income has been uploaded. If you don’t have other proof of income available, we suggest submitting a Narrative of Income Source with the estimated amount instead of a Certificate of Indigency. This will assist us in thoroughly evaluating your application and ensuring it is duly considered for processing.
3. OSG will notify accepted applicants via e-mail. For other questions and concerns, kindly send an e-mail to osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph

Benefits:
• Monthly Stipend: Php 3,000.00
• Semestral Book Allowance: Php 1,500.00
• Monthly Transportation Allowance: Php 500.00

Qualifications:
1. Must be graduating students from any colleges of any UP Constituent Universities.
2. Must have an average of at least “2.50” with no grade of “5.00” or “4.00” or “inc” in the preceding semester and enrolled in at least 15 units at the time of the award of the grant.
3. Parents’ annual gross income must not exceed Php300,000.00.
4. Must not have been the subject of any disciplinary action.

Application Process:
1. Application for this scholarship is through the UP SYSTEM’s SIKAP Portal.
2. Kindly ensure that your SIKAP portfolio is complete and that the most recent Proof of Income has been uploaded. If you don’t have other proof of income available, we suggest submitting a Narrative of Income Source with the estimated amount instead of a Certificate of Indigency. This will assist us in thoroughly evaluating your application and ensuring it is duly considered for processing.
3. OSG will notify accepted applicants via e-mail. For other questions and concerns, kindly send an e-mail to osgscholarship.upd@up.edu.ph

Benefits:
• Monthly Stipend: Php 3,000.00
• Book Allowance: Php 4,000.00

Eligibility:
• This is open for First Year Students only.

Preferred Courses/Programs (Bachelor’s Degree):
• Business Courses (any major)
• Accountancy and other related courses
• Psychology
• Information Technology and other related courses
**Note: Other courses are welcome to apply.

Criteria/Qualifications:
• Filipino Citizen;
• Single;
• Not employed or engaged in a lucrative occupation;
• In good health as certified by a physician;
• Not already a recipient of any scholarship grant/financial assistance;
• Not a scholar/beneficiary of an educational plan;
• The aggregate monthly income of both parents is not more than Fifteen Thousand Pesos (Php 15,000.00);
• Of good moral character as certified by the Barangay Chairman of the community where the candidate lives and by the Guidance counselor of the school;
• Will enroll every semester the full load of subjects prescribed by the course he/she will take; and
• Whose general weighted average when he/she graduated from senior high school at least 85% and with no failing or incomplete grade in any subject.

Requirements:
Initial Screening
• LCCKFI Scholarship SIKAP Portal.
• Application Letter (addressed to Mr. Leonardo B. Dayao, Executive Director)
• Certified True Copy of SHS Grades
• Latest ITR of Parents or BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption or Barangay Certificate of Indigency
• Application documents should be arranged and fastened in order as listed.

Benefits:
• Living Allowance per semester - Php5,000.00 up to Php10,000.00 • Books Allowance per semester - Php1,000.00 up to Php1,500.00 • Uniform Allowance per semester - Php1,000.00 up to Php1,500.00