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:

  1. Download the application form here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFFLo3Yw0n2IMzRZS1cMbvkSP-oUxcO0/view
  2. Fill out the form digitally on your device.
  3. Print the filled-out form on long bond paper.
  4. 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)

Who can apply for the Iskolar ng Bayan Scholarship?

College students who are residents of San Rafael, Bulacan—both incoming freshmen and ongoing students.

Can I apply if I already receive another scholarship?

No. The program follows a One Scholarship Policy. You cannot receive this grant alongside another scholarship.

How much is the financial assistance?

Based on a 2020 update, grantees received ₱4,000. The current amount may vary.

Can two members of the same family apply?

No. Only one scholar per family is allowed.

What happens if I submit incomplete documents?

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Make sure to submit all required and certified documents.

What is the application deadline?

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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71 Comments

    1. Sana matanggap yong anak ko sa scholar ng bayan nag aaral cia s STI bacolod city ..kumukuha ng bachelor of science an tourism management.salamat

    2. pede po mag apply ung inde nag aaral sa San Rafael Bulacan? Kase po taga Mindanao state university sulu ako nag aaral tas incoming first yr college napo pero sa msu-sulu padin ako mag college Kase po need ko tlga maka kuha ng scholarship kase ung parents ko wala po trabaho matanda na po sila

  1. Good day po.Ako po si Rey Angelo M.Bergonio Jr. First year college taking up Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. Na may numero ng telepono 09669833519. Nag aapply po ako para sa scholarship program ng iskolar ng bayan. Sana po mabigyan po ninyo ako ng konsiderasyon. Wala na po trabaho ang tatay ko at isa pong food vendor ang nanay ko.pareho na po silang senior citizen. Umaasa po akong matulungan po ninyo ako sa aking pag aaral.Maraming salamat po

  2. How to apply po good day ako po si risalyn belaro sana po mapili po ako need ko po kasi Support para sa pagaaral ko po sana po mapili po ako ang trabaho lamang po ng mga magulang ko ay yung papa ko po ay laborer and mama ko namn po ay housewife po…… maraming salamat po sana mapili po ako

  3. My name is Mary Grace Q. Celocia and i am a first year college student straving to finish school and hoping for this scholarship opportunity

  4. Kailan Po ba sa Albay magkakaroon ng scholarship?
    Nakita ko Po kasi diyan sa form bayan of Bulacan pa lang Po ehh..

  5. Paano po mag apply po magandang araw ako po si Mark Angelo A. Lachica sana po mapili po ako need ko po kasi Support para sa pagaaral ko po sana po mapili po ako ang trabaho lamang po ng mga magulang ko ay yung papa ko po ay laborer and mama ko namn po ay tagabantay Lang po nang mga kapated ko po…… maraming salamat po sana mapili po ako

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  6. I hope that i will be the one of the students who will be given the opportunity of scholarship

  7. Sana po matanggap para na din po maka help sa family next year na pang bayad ng tuition ko kasii I’m planning to take nursing po kaya sana po ma tanggap bilang Isang scholar ninyo!!💖💖

  8. hi po. Good evening pede po mag apply ung inde taga San Rafael Bulacan? kase po taga Mindanao state university sulu po ako nag aaral sana po mapili ako as one of scholarships need ko po tlga.

  9. If I am given the chance to be part of this scholarship, I will make sure to use it wisely and study harder. I will do my best to maintain good grades and show discipline in my studies. This opportunity will not only help me with my education but also inspire me to reach my goals in life. I will value the trust given to me and prove that I deserve the support.

  10. Good evening po ma’am/sir I’m student of Romblon State University po, I’m also looking for a scholarship to my studying, I hope po na mapili niyo po ako, ate ko lang po Kasi nagpapaaral sa at Wala na po ako tatay, ang nanay ko naman po ay matanda na po.

  11. mahirap maging mahirap, as college student na nagsa suffer in terms of financial, subrang hirap mag adjust sa college life, and tanging gantong mga scholarship lang yung makatulong saamin/saakin, sana po mapili.

  12. I want to apply in this scholarship to help my studies and help my parents financially and to listen the burden in our daily expenses.

  13. Sana makuha anak ko sa Owwa ofw po ako sa Qatar Nurse anak ko first year college sa Olfu,malaki tulong sa akin yn kung makapasok anak ko scholarship lagi with honor anak ko mula high school and Senior high 09701377818 ito po ung number ko maraming salamat po

  14. I hope isa po ako sa mapili bilang scholarship, need na need ko po to para makapag college ako next year, walang maayos na trabaho ang papa ko, pa raket raket lng, wala den pong trabaho ang mama ko, at hirap sila mag bigay ng pangangailangan ko dahil may kapatid den ako na may highschool na next year, turning college po ako next year at ang kapatid ko ay high school, kaya need na need ko po ang scholarship nato, at kpag napili niyo po akoz hinding hindi po kayo mabibigo dahil masipag akong mag aral at matatas po ang grades ko, sana ako po ang isa sa mabigyan ng scholarship, salamat po

  15. baka namn po, need ko po ng pera, hindi po kasi enough ang hanap buhay, as a working studen t, marami pong bayarin sa BSA COURSE PO. baka sakali po, maraming salamt,

  16. baka po Kong pwede nyo po isali sa scholarship nyo po ang anak Kong 2nd year college po.wala po kami kakayahan magpaaral.wala po ako trabaho.yong Asawa ko naman po may trabaho.pero pag may gawa lang madalas po Wala.
    Baka po pwede isali nyo po yong anak ko po

  17. Senior high Po ank ko pde Po Kaya sya mg apply for scholarships sna Po Maka pg register Po kmi Maraming salamat Po sainyo

  18. Kon maka apil man ko Ani nga opurtunity nga program dako kaayo Akong pasalamat Kay maka tabang ko sa Akong ginikinan

  19. Sana makapasa po Ako sa scholarship,Kasi nag stop na po Ako di po Kasi kinaya ng Pera namin kaya di po kami makapag aral, nag hahanap po Ako ng work Ngayon kaya po sana makapasa ako