SM Scholarship Program, started in 1993 by the late Henry Sy, Sr., aims to provide financial assistance to high-achieving but underprivileged students. The program believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and helping families build a better future.
SM Scholarship Benefits
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Monthly allowance
- Opportunity to specialize in courses such as accounting, information technology, engineering, and education
- Part-time job opportunities during semestral and Christmas breaks
- Exclusive job offers with the SM Group after graduation
- Participation in enrichment programs and fun activities
SM Scholarship
What are the Qualifications
- Grade 12 graduates from public schools or private schools with a DepEd voucher (must have finished Grade 10 in a public school).
- Must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 92% (or its equivalent) in Grade 12 – 1st semester.
- Total annual household income must not exceed P150,000.
Required Documents
- A completed online application form
- Birth certificate
- Your latest Grade 12 report card
- Two (2) recent 2×2 ID photos
- A sketch of your residence to the nearest SM Mall
- Your parent/guardian’s Income Tax Return (ITR) or Certificate of Non-Filing of Income/Certificate of Indigency
What are the Priority Courses for SM Scholarship?
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Accounting Information Systems
- BS in Information Technology
- BSBA in Management Accounting
- BS in Accountancy
- BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Internal Auditing
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Accounting Technology
- BSBA in Financial Management
- BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering/ BS In Electronics Engineering/ BS Electronics Engineering
- BS in Secondary Education major in Biology, Chemistry, General Sciences, Physics, Mathematics and English.
What are the Partner Schools?
Students can enroll in partner schools located in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, such as:
- Luzon
- NCR, Albay, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, Zambales
- Visayas
- Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental
- Mindanao
- Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.sm-foundation.org/
- Fill in your personal details, academic, and family information.
- Upload the required documents.
Application Period
The deadline to submit online applications is March 31, 2025.
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