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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Scholarship and Grant Programs

Comprehensive financial assistance to empower students in achieving academic excellence

Externally-Funded

Special scholarships for Fisheries, Marine Biology, Environmental Science and Badjao students designed to attract more enrollees to our mandated programs and support indigenous communities.

Funded from the P5,000,000 allocated by the national government beginning AY 2014-15 (R.A. 10633).

Internally-Funded

Academic Scholarship
MSU Tawi-Tawi Scholarship for Science and Mathematics (SSM)
Cultural Community Grant (CCG)
Skill/Talent Study Grant (Tambuli Cultural Troupe, Band members and Athletes)

Scholarship policies governed by BOR RES #66, 2013

General Policies On Scholarships And Grants

(TERTIARY LEVEL)

Privileges granted to a select group of students in the campus are generally classified as scholarships or grants. A scholarship refers to privileges obtained on the basis of one's high score in the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE) (administered annually throughout Mindanao) or very good scholastic performance. A grant, while not disregarding such factors, is based more on other attributes such as special skills or one's ethnic origin.

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OPPORTUNITIES

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Scholarships and Grants

Privileges granted to a select group of students in the MSU-Tawi-Tawi campus are generally classified as scholarships or grants. A scholarship refers to privileges obtained on the basis of one's a sufficiently high score in the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU-SASE) or an academic performance deemed at least "very good". A grant, requiring only a minimum level of scholastic proficiency, is based more on other attributes such as special skills or talents, indigent family background, or even one's ethnic origin.

Complete List of Scholarships and Grants

Academic Scholarship for Science and Mathematics Courses (SSM)

For students excelling in STEM fields

Academic Scholarship for Non-Science/Mathematics Courses (NSM)

For students in non-STEM programs

Special Muslim Grant (SMG)

Supporting Muslim students in their academic pursuits

Cultural Community Grant (CCG)

For students from cultural communities

Badjao Grant

Supporting indigenous Badjao students

Talent/Skill Study Grant

For students with exceptional talents and skills

Fisheries Technology Study Grant

For students in fisheries technology programs

Student Assistantship Grant

Work-study opportunities for students

Other Student Grants

Additional grant opportunities

Other Student Grants Include:

On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grant

Financial support for students during their internship and practical training periods

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

Follow these specific steps to apply for scholarships and grants at MSU Tawi-Tawi

General Scholarship Application Process

Present Requirements

Present the checklist A (Official Copy of Evaluation of Grades and COR) to the scholarship personnel to get the application form

Complete Application

Fill out the form and attach the checklist A

Registrar Certification

Submit the form to the Registrar's office to certify the CGPA

Submit to Admissions

Proceed to the Admissions and Scholarships office to submit accomplished form and attached requirements

Qualification Review

The Chief of Admissions and Scholarships will determine the scholarships/grants the student can qualify

Final Approval

The Chief of Admissions and Scholarships will sign/approve the application

Badjao Grant Application Process

Secure Application Form

Secure a form from the Admissions and Scholarships office

Complete and Attach Documents

Fill out the form and attach the checklist B (certifications, 2x2 picture, COR)

Submit Application

Submit the accomplished form and attached requirements to the Admissions and Scholarships office

Screening Committee Review

The Admissions and Scholarships office will endorse the application to the Screening committee

Chancellor Approval

Sign/Approve the application by the Chancellor

Honors Graduate Application Process (Incoming Freshmen)

Submit Requirements

Submit the checklist C (SASE score and ranking certification) to the admissions and scholarships personnel during admission period

Personnel Approval

Approve the scholarships/grants by the admissions and scholarships personnel

Special Note for Honors Graduates

This streamlined process is specifically for incoming freshmen who graduated with honors and have achieved the required SASE scores and ranking (1st to 4th place).

DETAILED PROCESS

Process on Gaining Scholarships and Grants

Follow these detailed steps to apply for scholarships and grants at MSU Tawi-Tawi

Checklist of Requirements

A General Requirements

Official Copy of Evaluation of Grades
Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR)
*To be requested from the Registrar's office

B Badjao Grant Requirements

Certification from school principal
Certification from barangay chairman
2x2 picture
Copy of Certificate of Registration (COR)

C Honors Graduate Requirements

SASE Score of Rating not lower than median score
Certification of Ranking (rank 1st to 4th)

General Scholarship Process

Present the checklist A to the scholarship personnel to get the application form

Fill out the form and attach the checklist A

Submit the form to the Registrar's office to certify the CGPA

Proceed to the Admissions and Scholarships office to submit accomplished form and attached requirements

The Chief of Admissions and Scholarships will determine the scholarships/grants the student can qualify

The Chief of Admissions and Scholarships will sign/approve the application

Badjao Grant Process

Secure a form from the Admissions and Scholarships office

Fill out the form and attach the checklist B

Submit the accomplished form and attached requirements to the Admissions and Scholarships office

The Admissions and Scholarships office will endorse the application to the Screening committee

Sign/Approve the application by the Chancellor

Honors Graduate Process (Incoming Freshmen)

Submit the checklist C to the admissions and scholarships personnel during admission period

Approve the scholarships/grants by the admissions and scholarships personnel

Special Note

This process is specifically for incoming freshmen who graduated with honors and have achieved the required SASE scores and ranking.

Process on Shifting/Readmission

Present your official copy of evaluation of grades to admission personnel

Secure and fill-up an Application for Shifting/Re-admission form

Bring the endorsed Application for Shifting/Re-admission to the appropriate registration adviser for action

Bring back the Application for Shifting/Re-admission to the Admissions and Scholarships Office

Secure the Notice of Shifting from the Admissions officer

Note: Your application will either be approved or disapproved depending on whether or not you are able to meet the required CGPA to the concerned program.

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