THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GENERAL POLICIES
Riverside College provides various scholarship grants to enable academically qualified but financially challenged students obtain a college education and become competent professionals and productive members of society.
Scholarship grants are awarded on the merit of academic performance and extent of financial need, and are non-transferable.
Applicants are interviewed by the Admissions and Scholarships Officer, and those who pass the initial screening are recommended to the Scholarships Committee for further evaluation and selection.
The President assesses the recommendations of the Scholarships Committee and makes the final approval.
To retain the scholarship grant, grantees are expected to maintain a cumulative weighted grade average (CWGA) and a minimum grade per subject as specifically stipulated in the grant they qualified for.
The Cumulative Weighted Grade Average (CWGA) is computed by multiplying each subject grade by its corresponding number of units, and dividing the sum of all weighted grades by the total number of units taken. The computation of the CWGA does not include Guidance; however, grantees are expected to obtain a passing mark to retain their scholarship grants.
In addition to the other conditions stipulated in their specific scholarship grants, grantees are not allowed to drop, incur an incomplete grade or get a failing grade in any subject. They should not at any time be subject to any disciplinary sanction for the duration of their scholarship.
Grantees who fail to meet the conditions of their grants in any semester or summer term will be automatically dropped from the roster of scholarship grantees, and may no longer appeal for reconsideration, nor apply for another type of scholarship grant.
In the event that an applicant qualifies for two or more scholarship grants, he/she shall have the option to choose the grant with better benefits. The student cannot enjoy the benefits of two or more scholarship grants at the same time.
COLLEGE-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
A. Academic Scholarships for Valedictorians
Eligibility
- Must pass the College Entrance Examination; and
- Must submit a Certification from the High School Principal that he/she has graduated as class valedictorian.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 93%
- Minimum grade per subject 90%
B. Academic Scholarships for Salutatorians
Eligibility
- Must pass the College Entrance Examination; and
- Must submit a Certification from the High School Principal that he/she has graduated as class salutatorian.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 75% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 75% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 91%
- Minimum grade per subject 88%
C. Resident Scholarship
Eligibility
- Must not be a transferee, or an irregular student or second courser; and
- Must have a residency of at least two (2) semesters and one summer term for Nursing and two (2) semesters for other courses.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees no discount
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative weighted grade average 92%
- Minimum grade per subject 88%
D. Work Aide Grant
This grant is not open to Nursing, Midwifery, Health Aide Students, Pharmacy Services NC II, Caregiving NC II, and Biomedical Equipment Servicing NC II.
Eligibility
- Must have a 4th Year High School average of at least 80%;
- Must have an annual gross family income of not more than Php 72,000;
- Must submit a letter of application addressed to the Scholarships Committee; and
- Must be willing to render 20 hours weekly work assignment (Failure to comply with the required number of duty hours per week will disqualify the grantee from the program).
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 83%
- Minimum grade per subject 80%
- Supervisor's Evaluation 85% min. grade
Failure to meet the required number of duty hours due per week (20 hours/week) will disqualify the grantee from the program.
E. Varsity Sports Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must be a varsity athlete during the time he/she is applying for a scholarship;
- Must have an academic load of at least 18 units per semester and 6 units during the summer term; and
- Must submit a letter of recommendation from his/her coach and sports adviser.
Benefits
- Tuition Fee varies/depends on the recommendation of the Sports Adviser
- Miscellaneous Fees no discount
Retention Requirements
- Must be a consistent varsity player;
- Must have passed all subjects enrolled in;
- Must complete the degree program in a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum of five (5) for a baccalaureate program and a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of three (3) years for a certificate program;
- Must obtain a rating of 90% or better from his/her sports adviser based on attendance in practices and performance during practices and actual games and competitions; and
- Must render a minimum of six (6) hours of practice per week during the regular semester and two (2) hours per week during the summer term
F. Performing Arts Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must submit letter of application to the Scholarships Committee
- Must exhibit exceptional talent in musical/drama/dance
- Must submit a letter of recommendation from the High School Principal and/or Guidance Officer; and
- Must render a minimum of six (6) hours of practice per week during the regular semester and two (2) hours per week during the summer term.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Satisfactory performance in the field
- No failing grade
G. Adopted Barangay Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must submit a recommendation letter from the Barangay Captain or the Sangguniang Barangay;
- Must have an annual family gross income of not more than Php 72,000; and
- Must pass an interview conducted by the Scholarships Committee.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 85%
- Minimum grade per subject 80%
H. Armed Forces of the Philippines Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must present a recommendation letter from the AFP;
- Must submit a copy of the death certificate of his/her parent
- Who was a member of the AFP; and
- Must have an annual family gross income of not more that Php 72,000.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 85%
- Minimum grade per subject 80%
Special Provision
If, for any reason, the scholarship grant is revoked or is forfeited, such can not be transferred to any sibling or next of kin.
I. Negros Occidental Provincial Medical and Nursing Scholarships (NOPMANS)
Eligibility
- Must successfully pass the screening process done by the Province; and
- Must submit an endorsement letter or certification from the Province confirming eligibility for scholarship.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees Library, Guidance, Health and Athletics Fees only are being shouldered by the school
Retention Requirements
- Weighted Grade Average 85%
- Minimum grade per subject no dropped/failed subject
J. Tuition Aid for Dependents of Regular Riverside College and DPOTSMH Employees
The tuition aid granted to legal dependents covers a maximum of four (4) years for a baccalaureate program and two (2) years for a certificate program; thus, shiftees who do not complete their program within these limits shall defray the cost of their education beyond these limits.
Eligibility
- Must be a legal dependent of a regular permanent employee of Riverside College or DPOTSMH; and
- Must comply with the admission and retention policies of the school.
Benefits - Tuition
- 1 - 2 years of service 25% discount
- over 2 - 4 years of service 35% discount
- over 4 - 6 years of service 50% discount
- over 6 - 10 years of service 75% discount
- over 10 years of service 100% discount
Benefits - Miscellaneous Fees Discount for Midwifery/Nursing and
Certificate in Nursing Education
- 1 - 2 years of service 25% discount
- over 2 - 4 years of service 35% discount
- over 4 - 6 years of service 50% discount
- over 6 - 10 years of service 75% discount
- over 10 years of service 100% discount
Other Benefits
Regardless of the number of years of service, dependents of regular employees rendering at least 40 hours per week can avail of a 20% discount on laboratory fees, and 10% on other fees except for those under the Trust Fund provided that the employee shall render 40 hours work per week
Retention Requirements
Must comply with the admission and retention policies of the program enrolled in (Failure to comply the required number of duty hours per week will disqualify the grantee from the program).
EXTERNALLY-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
A. Dr. Pablo O. Torre Foundation Scholarships (Freshmen)
Eligibility
- Must have a 4th year high school average of at least 85%;
- Must have an annual gross family income of not more than Php 72,000; and
- Must submit a letter of application addressed to the President of the Foundation.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 85%
- Minimum grade per subject 80%
- 8 hours of weekly work duty (failure to comply with the required hours shall be a ground for disqualification)
A.1 Dr. Pablo O. Torre Foundation Scholarship (Upperclassmen)
Eligibility
- Must be at least a freshman during the time of application for scholarship; and
- Must have a weighted grade average of at least 85% with no grade lower than 80% during the previous semester.
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount (excluding RLE/fees under the Trust Fund)
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 85%
- Minimum grade per subject 80%
- 8 hours of weekly work duty (failure to comply with the required hours shall be a ground for disqualification)
B. Alumni Scholarships
B.1. Alumni Dependent
Eligibility
- Must be a direct dependent of an alumna or alumnus of Riverside College;
- Must have an annual gross family income of not more than Php 72,000
- Must earn Rank 5 on the entrance exam
- Must belong to the top 20% of the graduating class of at least 50 students; and
- Must be actively involved in their respective church or community services;
Benefits
- Tuition fees 100% discount
- Miscellaneous fees 100% discount
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 88%
- Minimum grade per subject 85%
- 8 hours of weekly work duty
- Participate in alumni activities and community outreach programs of the Riverside College Alumni Association, Inc.
B.2. Alumni Employee Dependent
Eligibility
- Must be a direct dependent of an alumna or alumnus of Riverside College;
- Must have an annual gross family income of not more than Php 72,000
- Must earn Rank 5 on the entrance exam
- Must belong to the top 20% of the graduating class of at least 50 students; and
- Must be actively involved in their respective church or community services;
Benefits
Miscellaneous fees depending on WGA maintained:
WGA of 85-88% 50%
WGA of 89-91% 75%
WGA of 92-95% 100%
Retention Requirements
- Cumulative Weighted Grade Average 88%
- Minimum grade per subject 85%
- 8 hours of weekly work duty
- Participate in alumni activities and community outreach programs of the Riverside College Alumni Association, Inc.
C. CHED Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must comply with the criteria set by the CHED
Benefits
- As provided for by CHED policies
Retention Requirements
- As stipulated by the CHED
D. SAFE Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must have a weighted grade average of at least 85% in the previous semester with no failing grade;
- Must have a regular academic load of at least 18 units per semester; and
- Must have an annual gross family income of not more than Php 72,000.
Benefits
- Php 15,000/year payable to the school
Retention Requirements
- Must comply with the retention policies set by CHED; and
- Must not have incurred any failed or dropped subject.
