[SY 2004–2005] SM College Scholarship

The SM Foundation recently announced the opening of the SM College Scholarship Program for the school year 2004–2005.
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TL;DR: The online application period for the 2004–2005 SM College Scholarship Program was opened on February 1 and will end on March 31, 2024.

Overview: The main purpose of the SM Scholarship is to help poor but deserving students achieve their dreams by giving them college or technical-vocational scholarships. If you want to apply, read this article carefully to learn more about the program eligibility, application, and requirements

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 graduates from public or private schools in the areas covered.
  • The general weighted average grade is at least 92% or its equivalent for Grades 12 (1st semester).
  • Total household income of at most Php 250,000 per year.

Note: Applicants from private schools must have a DepEd voucher and must be Grade 10 finishers from public high schools.

Application process

For applicants with an existing account, you may log in directly and review your application. Otherwise, just follow the online application process flow.

Step 1. Apply online

Accomplish the online application form and upload all the required documents.

https://scholarship2024.smicit.com/login

Step 2. Processing and evaluation

SM Foundation will assess the submitted application forms and documents. The applicant will receive an email notification regarding the status of the application (e.g. “Declined” or “For Exam”).

Step 3. Examination

The schedule of the online exam as well as the results of the exam will be sent via email.

Step 4. Interview

Successful examinees will be interviewed via Google Meet by SM Foundation. The schedule and results of the interview will be sent via email.

Step 5. Home visit

To those who will pass the interview, the SM Foundation team will conduct random virtual home visits via Google Meet.

Step 6. Confirmation of school and course

Successful applicants will be notified via phone call or email to confirm their course and school of choice.

Step 7. Orientation & contract signing

An email notification with the schedule of orientation and contract signing will be sent to the successful applicants.

Scholarship benefits

Aside from being able to choose a program, SM scholars also enjoy free full tuition fees, monthly allowance, and other benefits including the following:

  • Part-time job opportunities during semestral and Christmas break
  • Exclusive job offers upon graduation

Priority courses

Successful applicants have the privilege to choose any course that specializes in accounting, information technology, engineering, and education. This includes the following 15 courses:

  • BS in Accountancy
  • BS in Accounting Information Systems
  • BS in Accounting Technology
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • BS in Computer Engineering
  • BS in Computer Science
  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering/ BS In Electronics Engineering/ BS in Electronics Engineering
  • BS in Elementary Education
  • BS in Information Technology
  • BS in Internal Auditing
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • BS in Secondary Education major in Biology, Chemistry, General Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, English
  • BSBA in Financial Management
  • BSBA in Management Accounting

Areas covered

The SM scholarship is available for all deserving Grade 12 graduating students in selected areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Luzon

Albay, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, NCR, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Tarlac, Zambales

Visayas

Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental.

Mindanao

Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur.

Application requirements

When applying to become an SM scholar, prepare to upload online the following documentary requirements:

  1. Either of the following:
    • Guardian’s Income Tax Return
    • Certification of Non-Filing of Income
    • Certificate of Indigency
  2. Latest Grade 12 report card
  3. Birth Certificate
  4. Two (2) copies of the recent 2×2 ID picture
  5. Sketch of home to the nearest SM Mall

Final thoughts

The SM Scholarship is one of the most sought-after privately-funded scholarships in the country. That means the more likely that you’ll have more competition. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to apply. Go grab the opportunity and go for it.

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