Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship 2025–2026 Now Open for Application
The Municipal Government of San Rafael, Bulacan, led by Mayor Cipriano D. Violago Jr., is now accepting applications for the Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025–2026. This program is open to all incoming and ongoing college students who are bona fide residents of San Rafael.
The official announcement was made through the San Rafael LGU Facebook page, inviting new applicants and returning scholars to submit their requirements before the deadline.
Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship Overview
The Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship Program is part of Mayor Cipriano D. Violago Jr.’s Ten Point Development Agenda and was first launched in 2019. Since then, it has helped over 4,000 students pursue higher education by providing financial assistance.
This scholarship aims to support students from low-income households in San Rafael and is open to both incoming first-year students and continuing college students.
Scholarship Benefits
While the latest announcement does not specify the current scholarship amount, a previous update from March 1, 2020 indicates that each grantee received ₱4,000 in financial assistance.
Note: Scholarship benefits may vary or be updated by the LGU.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be a college student (incoming or ongoing)
- Must be a bona fide resident of San Rafael, Bulacan
- Must be enrolled at any college or university
- Must not have any failing grades or dropped subjects
- Must not be availing any other scholarship
- Only one member per family may avail of the program
Documentary Requirements
Applicants are required to prepare and submit the following documents:
General Requirements
- Barangay Certificate of Indigency (Original)
- Request Letter addressed to Mayor Cipriano D. Violago Jr. (must be personally written by the applicant)
For Incoming Freshmen
- Certified Photocopy of Report Card (with dry seal; GWA must be at least 85%)
- Photocopy of Certificate of Registration (COR) for 1st Semester, SY 2025–2026
For 2nd Year and Up
- Photocopy of COR for 1st Semester, SY 2025–2026
- Photocopy of COR for 2nd Semester, SY 2024–2025
- Certified Photocopy of Certificate of Grades (COG) with GWA of 2.25, 2nd Semester, SY 2024–2025
If Applicable
- Photocopy of Solo Parent ID (if the applicant is a child of a solo parent)
Note: All academic documents must be certified with a dry seal. Uncertified grades or report cards will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
- Deadline for submission: August 20, 2025
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship 2025:
- Download the application form here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFFLo3Yw0n2IMzRZS1cMbvkSP-oUxcO0/view
- Fill out the form digitally on your device.
- Print the filled-out form on long bond paper.
- Submit the printed form along with all required documents to:
General Services Office (GSO)
Ground Floor, Municipal Hall
San Rafael Government Center, Brgy. Sampaloc
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
College students who are residents of San Rafael, Bulacan—both incoming freshmen and ongoing students.
No. The program follows a One Scholarship Policy. You cannot receive this grant alongside another scholarship.
Based on a 2020 update, grantees received ₱4,000. The current amount may vary.
No. Only one scholar per family is allowed.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Make sure to submit all required and certified documents.
The deadline to apply is August 20, 2025.
Conclusion
The Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to college students from San Rafael, Bulacan, as part of Mayor Violago’s commitment to education and youth development.
For further details, visit the official San Rafael LGU Facebook page or inquire at the Municipal Hall.
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