Universal Values Merit Cum Means Scholarship

About The Scholarship

The Universal Values Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is designed for students who combine strong academic performance with a commitment to the values that define the CISM community — responsibility, respect, integrity, and leadership. This program helps modest income families from diverse financial backgrounds access a transformative learning experience without compromise.

Applicable Grades 1-12

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Category
CAT A
CAT B
CAT C
CAT D
CAT E
Scholarship Benefits
80%
35%
25%
20%
15%
Gross Family Income
Below Php 400k
Php 400,001 - 600,000
Php 600,001 - 800,000
Php 800,001 - 1,000,000
Php 1,000,001 - 1,500,000
Academic Eligibility
85%
85%
85%
85%
85%
Tenure
1 Year
  • Applicants must be Philippines Residents ( Passport / Special Study Permit / Valid Visa / Alien Certificate of Registration / Resident Visa).
  • Applicants must be from a Moderate-Income family as per the above category table.
  • Provide family income documents (Parents) /tax assessment (ITR Income Tax Return) for the past two years.
  • Appointment letter and / or latest salary slips / or Certificate of Employment and Compensation, where the parent has relocated to the Philippines less than a year ago.
  • Applicant’s academic performance (at least 85% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years.
  • Scholarship Assessment (if applicable)
  • One to One Interview (if applicable)

Scholarship Process

Step 1: Application
Submit the application form

 

Step 1A: Documentation

  • In the application form, upload all prerequisite documents.
  • Gross family income documents (ITR Income Tax Return/Philippines Appointment letter).
  • In the case of local guardians, the gross family income of local guardians in the Philippines will be considered as a base for processing the application.

 

Step 2: Scholarship Assessment (if applicable)

 

Step 3: One to One Interview (if applicable)

 

Step 4: Scholarship Approval & Intimation

 

Step 5: Notification

 

  • Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing).

 

  • Note: Applications submitted without appropriate support documents will not be processed.

Terms & Conditions

  • The scholarship recipient is not eligible to apply for any other scholarship/fees benefits.
  • The parent of a successful applicant is required to execute a CISM scholarship DEED as acceptance of the scholarship.
  • The Scholarship is based on merit and family income. In case if wrong and misleading information is provided, scholarship will be deemed null and void and this scholarship amount to be refunded back to the school.
  • The scholarship is a benefit applicable for studying only at CISM campus Philippines and is non-transferrable. The award of the Scholarship is at the sole discretion of the CISM scholarship award committee. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the CISM scholarship award committee will be final and binding.

FAQs

Is this scholarship available to international students?

Yes. Eligible international applicants may apply, provided all documentation is submitted.

Scholarships may be renewed annually, subject to performance and ongoing eligibility.

Deadlines vary per intake — contact Admissions for exact dates.