Hawak Kamay Scholarship 2026-2027 is Open to Apply

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The Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program (HK Scholarship) is now open for applications for the academic year 2026–2027. This scholarship is available to all eligible incoming college students enrolling in any PHINMA Education school or university in the Philippines.

Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program (HK Scholarship) is now open for applications for the academic year 2026–2027. This scholarship is available to all eligible incoming college students enrolling in any PHINMA Education school or university in the Philippines.

The official announcement confirms that interested applicants may now begin submitting their applications through the designated online portals of participating PHINMA campuses.

Hawak Kamay Scholarship Overview

The Hawak Kamay Scholarship is one of the most recognized financial assistance programs offered to deserving Filipino college students. Under this program, qualified incoming freshmen receive a scholarship grant that remains valid until they graduate, with no maintaining grades required. This allows students to focus fully on completing their chosen degree program.

The HK Scholarship is available across all PHINMA Education institutions in the Philippines.

Benefits of the Hawak Kamay Scholarship

Hawak Kamay Scholars are entitled to the following benefits:

• No entrance examination
• No maintaining grades
• Freedom to choose any course
• Free coaching and guidance
• Scholarship validity until graduation

About PHINMA Education

PHINMA Education aims to provide quality, affordable education to underserved and deserving students, many of whom are first-generation college learners. It offers more than 110 academic programs across campuses in the Philippines and Indonesia.

Since 2004, PHINMA Education has served more than 120,000 students through its network of institutions.

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List of PHINMA Schools and Universities

The Hawak Kamay Scholarship is offered at the following PHINMA schools in the Philippines:

• Araullo University (AU)
• Cagayan de Oro College (COC)
• University of Iloilo (UI)
• University of Pangasinan (UPang)
• University of Pangasinan – Urdaneta
• Saint Jude College Manila (SJC-Manila)
• Saint Jude College Quezon City (SJC-QC)
• Rizal College of Laguna (RCL)
• Union College of Laguna (UCL)
• Saint Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite
• Southwestern University (SWU)

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Who Can Apply?

The Hawak Kamay Scholarship is open to:

• Incoming first-year college students
• Students planning to enroll in any PHINMA Education institution for SY 2026–2027

How to Apply for Hawak Kamay Scholarship

Interested and eligible students may apply online through the official application links of each PHINMA school. Once the form is submitted, a PHINMA Coach will contact the applicant regarding the application result.

1. PHINMA Araullo University (AU)

• Campuses: AU–Main, AU–South, AU–San Jose
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1hQH_9BVlR8uBQdP3ePfyGgdu1n5

2. PHINMA Cagayan De Oro College (COC)

• Campuses: Carmen, Puerto, Iligan, Butuan
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1EKoSlvV6TrCSg4VjsNFevAdu1n5

3. PHINMA University of Iloilo (UI)

• Campuses: UI–Main, UI–Roxas
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1PTCIhi5eSUmO6o8-2rVR8Adu1n5

4. PHINMA University of Pangasinan (UPang)

• Campus: Dagupan City
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZRQW_f6-QNi_Tmt7qG_9dAdu1n5

5. PHINMA UPang Urdaneta

• Campus: Urdaneta City
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZRQW_f6-QNi_Tmt7qG_9dAdu1n5

6. PHINMA Saint Jude College Manila (SJC-Manila)

• Campus: Manila
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1OFwNF_U8Sq-4f33AmnRVlAdu1n5

7. PHINMA Saint Jude College Quezon City (SJC-QC)

• Campus: Quezon City
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1bszNn3AEQSi2yU6o6cr6gwdu1n5

8. PHINMA Rizal College of Laguna (RCL)

• Campus: Laguna
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1CWKWUrw4RCyF4TsjCNSQ3Qdu1n5

9. PHINMA Union College of Laguna (UCL)

• Campus: Laguna
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1ZrpDZdmHQIKVXdSs3qSJ9gdu1n5

10. PHINMA Saint Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite

• Campus: Dasmariñas
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1A3heMZXdQ2qIfrQ4sz2gAQdu1n5

11. Southwestern University (SWU) PHINMA

• Campus: Cebu City
• Application Link: https://share.hsforms.com/1yV0wJai7RzKqaRUPQUCGVwdu1n5

Application Period

The Hawak Kamay Scholarship application for the academic year 2026–2027 is now open.

Note: The official deadline has not yet been announced. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Conclusion

The Hawak Kamay Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for incoming college students to pursue their chosen degree without the burden of maintaining grades or taking entrance exams. If you plan to study at a PHINMA Education institution, make sure to apply through the official links and secure your chance to become an HK Scholar.