E-CESPRO Scholarship Application

It’s that time of the year again! The Tagum City Youth Development Office is now accepting applications for E-CESPRO. If you’re looking for financial assistance for your education, this is your chance to apply!

Benefits of the Scholarship

All scholars and grantees will receive educational assistance:

Private Higher Institutions – Coverage includes the school’s actual billing statement for tuition and other fees, up to a maximum of PHP 15,000 per semester, paid directly to the school. Scholars will also receive a semestral allowance of PHP 2,500.
Public Higher Institutions – Scholars enrolled in government schools will receive a semestral allowance of PHP 10,000.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be a resident of Tagum City.
Must be an incoming freshman or currently enrolled college student for SY 2024-2025.
Must have a combined gross income of parents/guardians not exceeding PHP 200,000.
Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship grant or financial assistance from any foundation or government program.
Must have no grades below 80% in any subject and a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 85%.
Open to students from public and private higher education institutions within the Davao Region.
Priority courses include Medical Courses, Engineering Courses, Psychology-related Courses, Culinary and Food Technology, and Agriculture. However, other courses are still welcome to apply.

Initial Documentary Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Application letter addressed to the City Mayor stating the reason and need for the scholarship.
Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate or Local Birth Certificate.
Certificate of Indigency.
Voter’s Certification or Barangay Certificate of Residency.
For incoming college students: Certified true copy of grades from the 1st semester of SY 2024-2025 (Report Card/Form 137 or equivalent document).
For currently enrolled college students: Certified true copy of Certificate of Grades or similar document from the last semester attended.

Important Notes

Requirements will be accepted from March 10, 2025, to March 21, 2025, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Tagum City Youth Development Office (TCYDO), 4th Floor, New City Hall.
Ensure all documents are prepared before submission and placed in a green folder.
Additional requirements will be requested if you qualify for the scholarship.
Wait for the announcement of qualified applicants who will take the examination.
The scholarship will take effect in the 1st semester of SY 2025-2026.