Scholarship Program for Educational Assistance and Development
Mission
In fulfillment of its mission to be a resource for the Church and the Nation, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas extends financial assistance to deserving undergraduate and graduate students. The funds that mostly come from the general budget are supplemented by donations from agencies or foundations that support the program.
This financial assistance is a clear manifestation of the University's goal to provide deserving students access to Lasallian education.
Internally Funded Scholarships
Financial Aid Grant
Interested students may apply for financial aid through the Person In-charge, SAdO-SPREAD.
The amount of financial aid in the form of tuition discounts is determined by the SPREAD Committee. The following are the forms of tuition discounts and the corresponding number of service hours:
100% Tuition and Laboratory Discounts
First and second year grantees of 100% discount on tuition and laboratory fees are required to render a minimum of 180 service hours. Third and fourth year students who are granted 100% discount should complete a minimum of 100 hours.
50% Tuition and Laboratory Discounts
First and second year grantees of 50% discount on tuition and laboratory fees should complete a minimum of 90 service hours. Third and fourth year students should complete a minimum of 50 service hours.
Student Assistantship Program
The Student Assistantship Program is another form of financial assistance whereby grantees avail of a full discount on tuition, laboratory, and miscellaneous fees. A student grantee under this program renders four (4) hours a day, five (5) days a week at any unit/office in DLSU-Dasmariñas.
All grantees must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 with no failing mark in any subject to qualify for renewal of financial assistance in the following semester.
Faculty Resource Program
Third and fourth year college students with very good academic standing may be tapped to teach after graduation.
Tuition Discount for Editors, Athletes, ROTC Officers, Rondalla Members, and Performing Arts Group Members
Editors and deserving members of the editorial staff of Heraldo Filipino, the official student publication of DLSU-Dasmariñas and officers of the Reserved Officers Training Corps may be given discount on tuition and laboratory fees up to 100%. Other student groups may also enjoy discounts like members of the varsity team in certain sports as officially determined by the Sports Development Office, the members of the Performing Arts Group, upon recommendation of the Dean of Student Services, and Rondalla Members, upon recommendation of the Dean of College of Education subject to the approval of the SPREAD Committee.
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Entrance Scholarships
Entrance scholarships are extended to valedictorians and salutatorians of all secondary schools recognized by the Department of Education.
Valedictorians receive a 100% tuition fee discount while salutatorians receive 50% discount on tuition fee. Entrance scholarships are extended to valedictorians and salutatorians from any DepEd-recognized secondary schools that belong to a batch of more than 24 graduates (duly certified by the principal).
Academic Scholarships
Scholarship may be given to upperclassmen as long as there are available slots. They should meet the following requirements:
No grade below 2.75 in any subject and a weighted average of 3.75 or higher = 100% tuition fee discount
No grade below 2.75 in any subject and a weighted average of 3.50-3.74 = 75% tuition fee discount
No grade below 2.75 in any subject and weighted average of 3.25-3.49 = 50% tuition fee discount
New scholarships may be granted to qualified applicants depending on the availability of funds.
Other sources
Some sectors of the University that sponsor scholarships are the DLSU-D Alumni Association, University Student Council (USC), Parents Organization La Salle Cavite (POLCA) and some college student councils.
The following have to be prepared by all applicants on top of the requirements:
• Accomplished SPREAD application form
• Letter from parent/guardian to support the need for financial assistance
• Parents’ latest Income Tax Return (ITR) or an affidavit of non-filing of ITR (stating the job and estimated monthly income)
• Photocopy of 4th year high school grades (for freshmen)/ grades obtained during the previous semester (for upperclassmen) as certified by the Registrar
• Letter of recommendation for financial assistance from the high school principal or guidance counselor (for freshmen) /recommendation from the Dean (for upperclassmen)
• Honors/awards/recognition received in high school (for incoming freshmen)
• Latest colored 2” x 2” ID picture (3 copies)
• Vicinity sketch of residence
• DLSU-D Entrance Test result (for incoming freshmen)
• Time record and Performance Evaluation Report (for old financial aid grantee)
• One (1) long folder with fastener (for new applicants)
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Externally Funded Scholarships
Various scholarships sponsored by organizations sourced through the Office of the Vice President for Development and External Affairs are granted to economically deprived students subject to the approval of the SPREAD Committee.
The following have to be prepared by all applicants on top of the requirements:
• Accomplished SPREAD application form
• Letter from parent/guardian to support the need for financial assistance
• Parents’ latest Income Tax Return (ITR) or an affidavit of non-filing of ITR (stating the job and estimated monthly income)
• Photocopy of 4th year high school grades (for freshmen)/ grades obtained during the previous semester (for upperclassmen) as certified by the Registrar.
• Letter of recommendation for financial assistance from the high school principal or guidance counselor (for freshmen) /recommendation from the Dean (for upperclassmen)
• Honors/awards/recognition received in high school (for incoming freshmen)
• Latest colored 2” x 2” ID picture (3 copies)
• Vicinity sketch of residence
• DLSU-D Entrance Test result (for incoming freshmen
Percentage of DLSU-D Scholars
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SPREAD Activities for the 2nd semester SY 2008-2009
| 1 |
Releasing of Application Forms and FAG Information Sheet |
September 15 to October 25, 2008
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| 2 |
Submission of Time Record |
October 6-10, 2008 |
| 3 |
Computation of General Point Average and Submission of FAG Requirements |
October 21 to October 29, 2008 |
| 4 |
Academic Scholarship application and submissions |
October 21 to November 15, 2008
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| 5 |
Deliberation |
October 31, 2008 |
| 6 |
Release of Results |
November 4, 2008 |
| 7 |
Submission of Photocopy of Registration Forms |
November 5-12, 2008 |
| 8 |
Orientation for All SPREAD Grantees |
November 12, 2008 |
| 9 |
Distribution of Work Assignments |
November 17, 2008 |
| 10 |
General Assembly of Financial Aid Grantees |
November 19, 2008 |
| 11 |
Endorsement of Work Assignments (letter to the Department Heads) |
December 1-5, 2008 |
| 12 |
Submission of Reports to the Accounting Office re: Internally & Externally Funded Scholarships |
On or before December 31,2008 |
| 13 |
Preparation of Reports and Billing Forms of CHED Scholars for endorsement to CHED Office. |
On or before December 31, 2008 |
| 14 |
Submission of Financial Aid Profile to Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo, Archives Section (backup files, excel format in CD) |
Month of December 2008 |
| 15 |
Background Investigation of Financial Aid Grantees |
Month of December 2008 |
| 16 |
Submission of Time Record and Evaluation Form |
March 16-20, 2009 |
| 17 |
Preparation for 2nd Semester, SY 2008-2009 Deliberation/Application for Scholarship |
From March to May 2009 |
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Contact Us
For inquiries, you may visit or call the Person In-charge, SPREAD, Student Admissions Office.
Gregoria Montoya Hall
DLSU-Dasmariñas
Cavite 4115 Philippines
(046) 4164531 loc. 3126
(02) 8447832/ 8449116
www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph
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