By Margen A. Java

Dan & Mae Rafols, kins of NorCal AA Treasurer handing in cash donations to Engr. Bert & Dr. Margen Java.

To help fulfill the dreams for a better future of needy but deserving college students, the Northern California Alumni Association (NorCal-AA) of Central Philippine University will finance a grant-in-aid program starting School Year 2021-2022. Aside from the grant, the Chapter also donated ₱27,140.00 to the God’s Grace Ministry to support the needs of work students.

The grant-in-aid program is also a gesture of loyalty and support of the Chapter and its members to their beloved Alma Mater.

The funds will come from the individual sponsorship of the Chapter members. This School Year 2021-2022, they have 16 slots with the following categories and donors: with 4 years of sponsorship – Pastor Edward & Katherine Pormilos (one recipient out of 4 total, distributed in 4 years); Rod & Kathy Leyble Kriewall (3 recipients); and Marah Rafols Torres (one recipient); and with 1 year sponsorship – Pablo & Mildred Cababaan (2 recipients); and the following with one recipient each – Jewel Joy Borja Castillon, Jahzielle Pineda Chiappetta, Ma. Patria Onate Desales, Pastor Eduard Faalam, Pio Go, Teresita Delipe Pedrola, Lisear Carlo Pineda, Lee & Girlie Hudierez Plagata and Eduardo & Amy Soldevilla.

The said grant is open to all second, third, and fourth year college students from any course of study, as well as from incoming first year students who have completed a senior high school curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 85.0%. The criteria for the selection of the recipients are: Economic need – 50.0%; Academic performance – 20.0%; Extra-curricular involvement -10.0%; and, Character – 20.0%, a total of 100.0%.

The recipient of this grant will receive five thousand pesos (₱5,000.00) annually which can be used for any education-related purpose, including tuition, fees, books and lodging.

Selection of grantees will be handled by the CPU NorCal AA Grant-in-Aid Committee, with the approval of the whole Chapter assembly but may be delegated to the Student Development and Programs Office which takes charge of scholarships in the University.