MANILA, Philippines – SM Foundation will open the online scholarship application for academic year 2025-2026 from February 1 (Saturday) to March 31, 2025 (Monday). Here are the requirements, benefits and other details.
The SM College Scholarship Program is targeting students aiming to pursue degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Accounting, and Education at partner colleges and universities nationwide.
Compared to other programs, SM scholarship goes beyond academics. Scholars are immersed in activities that foster personal development and teamwork, ensuring they emerge as well-rounded individuals prepared for the real world.
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SM College Scholarship for AY 2025-2026 Details
College Scholars Benefits
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance
- Part-time job opportunities during semestral and Christmas break
- Exclusive job offers with the SM Group upon graduation
- Other fun-filled activities and enrichment programs
- Choice of specialization in accounting, information technology, engineering and education
Courses Offered
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Accounting Information Systems
- BSBA in Management Accounting
- BS in Information Technology
- BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Accountancy
- BS in Internal Auditing
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering/ BS In Electronics Engineering/ BS Electronics Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Accounting Technology
- BSBA in Financial Management
- BS in Secondary Education major in Biology, Chemistry, General Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, English
Qualifications for the SM College Scholarship Program
1. Grade 12 graduates from public and private schools in the areas covered. Applicants from private schools must have a DepEd voucher and must be Grade 10 finishers from public high schools.
2. General weighted average grade of at least 92% or its equivalent for Grade 12 – 1st semester.
3. Total household income of at most P250,000 per year.
SM Scholarship Areas of Coverage
Luzon: NCR, Albay, Bataan, Batangas,Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, Zambales
Visayas: Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental
Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur
Requirements for the SM College Scholarship Program
1. Accomplished online application form.
2. Attachments to the online application:
a. Parent’s or Guardian’s Latest Income Tax Return / Certification of Non-Filing of Income / Certificate of Indigency
b. Latest Grade 12 report card
c. Birth Certificate
d. 2×2 ID picture
e. Sketch of home to the nearest SM Mall
Here's the list of SM College Scholarship Partner Schools
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How to apply for SM college scholarship 2025?
1. Visit their microsite for scholarship program 2025 once available or check out their scholarship page for more details.
2. Provide your personal information, academic background, college plan, family background and annual aggregate family income.
SM Scholarship updates
Stay tuned for upcoming updates. The Summit Express will update this page for more details and other scholarship opportunities for incoming college freshmen such as from DOST, OWWA and CHED.
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