Central Philippine University is an educational institution founded in the ideals of Christian faith, hard work and excellence in its academic life. It is guided by its vision which states that, “A University committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world.” Moreover, it has formulated its mission which states that, “The mission of Central Philippine University is to carry out a program of spiritual, intellectual, moral, scientific, technological and cultural training, and allied studies under the influences which strengthen Chriatian faith, build up character and promote scholarship, research and community service.”

With its guiding philosophy and principles, the University has vigorously exerted its efforts to attain its goals and objectives for the improvement of its academic programs, efficient and effective delivery of services to its clienteles. One of the strategies employed to improve the competence of its workforce and students is through its scholarship program.

The scholarship program of the University since then was manned by University personnel through the Scholarship and Financial Aids Committee headed by the Chair.

Among the Committee chairs were Dr. Josefina Y. Porter and Mrs. Gloria I. Arriola. In 1997, Dr. Margen A. Java, took the helm of the Committee, over and above her responsibility as Coordinator of the Guidance Services Center.

In 1998, the Committee was now named as the Unified University Scholarship Council as mandated by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at that time, Dr. Patricio Dionio.

In October 1, 2002, the Scholarship Office started to function as a separate office manned by the Director for Scholarships, Dr. Bonita T. Montes. Her main task at that time was to study the available records and University.s policies pertaining to the faculty, staff and student scholarships, grants-in-aid program and the work study program. During her term, the Scholarship Manual was drafted and finalized. During the School Year 2003-2004, all scholarship programs for both students and faculty and staff were consolidated in the Scholarship Office.

In November 2004 until May 2005, Dr. Montes went on vacation leave, and again, Dr. Java took over the helm of the Scholarship Office over and above her responsibility as Director of the Guidance Services Center.

During the School Year 2005-2006, the students. scholarship program was detailed to the Guidance Services Center while the faculty and staff scholarship program was detailed to the Human Resource Development Office.

In June 2006, the Scholarship Office was revived and Dr. Margen A. Java took the helm of the said office as its Director with a full-time clerk and two work students assisting her. The office is now located at the 3rd floor of the Alfonso A. Uy Student Union.

This School Year 2007-2008, a new challenge has been given to the office for the student recruitment program of the University was added to its function.

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The Scholarship Program of the University is geared towards the intellectual development of the faculty, staff and students coupled with the spiritual and moral upliftment, which are in line with the University.s core values and guiding principles. Thus, the Scholarship Office is tasked to provide over-all monitoring in the implementation and progress of the University.s Scholarship Program. The Office is also responsible in assisting the Office of the President to explore for possible donors and opportunities that will meet the growing needs of the University.s human resources, as well as review, initiate and recommend scholarship policies for implementation.

To ensure effective implementation of the University.s Scholarship Program, the Scholarship Office as an implementing arm of the Office of the President screens and recommends qualified applicants for the scholarship program.

MISSION

Towards intellectual development of faculty, staff and students coupled with spiritual and moral upliftment in line with the University.s core values and guiding principles of Exemplary Christian Education for Life.

GOAL

Equip and produce deserving faculty, staff and students that will be globally competent in their various fields of academic endeavors through effective and efficient implementation of the University.s scholarship program.

OBJECTIVES

1. Facilitate access and equal opportunities to intellectually gifted, talented and deserving faculty, staff and students to high standard of quality Christian education geared towards the development of the total personhood.
2. Initiate development programs that will sharpen the skills, enhance the talents and potentials of the scholars.
3. Provide adequate assistance to scholars on their academic endeavors and holistic learning through mentoring and coaching.
4. Provide updated and relevant information on scholarship opportunities, policies and privileges.
5. Establish a systematic scholarship management information system for monitoring and decision-making functions.
6. Establish and strengthen linkages with scholarship donors and possible benefactors.
7. Regularly monitor and evaluate the progress of scholar.s academic performance, and their compliance to the University.s scholarship policies and contract.

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1. Effective Management and Monitoring
   • processing of the study permits of the faculty and staff
   • checking and updating of the status of the scholars every semester
   • making of masterlist of scholars and grantees every semester


2. Information Dissemination
   • distribution of flyers to the different schools through the Career Development Program
   • radio interview
   • posting of announcements (streamers, etc.)


3. Screening of Applicants
   • interview the applicants
   • scholarship examination
   • screening the requirements that applicants have submitted


4. Linkages
   • mailing donors to update the scholarship and scholar's status
   • update scholarship matters through telephone
   • inform donors the financial status of their scholarships


5. Public Relations
   • entertains all scholarship inquiries
   • assists the scholarship applicants
   • quide or advice the scholars

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1. Valedictorian - full free tuition for the entire school year, and until second year subject to grade requirement and P3,000.00 book allowance per semester, subject to grade requirement.


2. Salutatorian - half free tuition for the entire school year, and until second year subject to grade requirement and P1,500.00 book allowance per semester, subject to grade requirement.


3. With Honors - one third free tuition for the entire school year, and until second year subject to grade requirement (40 slots only; applicants must take the qualifying examination for ranking).