TAGUIG CITY LANI (Lifeline Assistance for Neighbours In-need) Scholarship Program

Revised January 2013

Mayor Lani Cayetano committed that under her leadership, all Taguigeos are special and all should be given fair opportunity to study, find work, and have a brighter future. (Lahat ng Taguigeno ay VIP at walang maiiwanan. Lahat may oportunidad.) She also believes that education is a crucial key to social progress and human development. Hence, the comprehensive Taguig City Scholarship Program was established under the LANI (Lifeline Assistance for Neighbors In Need) Program. The LANI Scholarship Program started out in June 2011 with the issuance of EO 2011-11, with a budget of P100 Million. The Program was triggered by 3 key factors: 1) A study that shows that in the Philippines, of every 100 that enters Grade 1, only around 65 finishes Grade 6, only 58 proceeds to high school, with only 42 graduting from high school. But of the high school graduate, only 23 will enter college and only around 12 or 14 will eventually graduate. The Mayor wants complete access to basic education, and to significantly improve both the quantity and quality of our graduates, especially of our college graduates; 2) A Taguig survey in 2009 showing that education and scholarship were among the Top 7 concerns of the residents; and 3) The fact that Mayor Lani was a scholar and a working student in college. Through this Program, she can reach out and provide scholarships to thousands, who, some day may become the leaders of this City, and perhaps the country. The basic qualification criteria for the scholarship program are: 1. Bona fide resident of Taguig City for at least 1 year immediately preceding the application 2. Of good moral character 3. Determined to finish the course or pass the bar/board being applied for scholarship 4. Committed to love and serve Taguig City by actively participating in City-sponsored youth development activities, giving preference to finding work or establishing a business in the City when able, and agreeing to also help other students from the City, when able, to finish their studies and reach for their dreams. The Different Types of Scholarship are: 1. Full Scholarship 2. Premier/Specialized Schools 3. Scholarship for Priority Courses and Skills Training 4. Basic + SUC/LCU Scholarship 5. SUC/LCU Scholarship 6. Basic Scholarship/Financial Assistance 7. Review Assistance Program for Bar and Board Examinations 8. LEAD (Leaders & Educators Advancement and Development) Scholarship

Table 1. LANI Scholarship Program Types of Scholarship, Beneficiaries, Requirements Type & Target Beneficiaries Requirements (1 set of originally signed application form Maximum Benefits
with ID picture & attachments, plus 2 sets photocopy of all documents)
Full Scholarship a. P40,000/yr for tuition & misc b. P10,000/yr Merit incentive for those w/ ave. of 1.75 (or equivalent) or higher Top 10 graduates of any public high school IN Taguig who are enrolled or enrolling in a techvoc course, certificate course, or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts course, whether in public or private schools or institutions. Certification from High School Principal that they graduated Top 10/Copy of Full Scholarship Certificate Filled-up Application Form with 2x2 ID picture School Assessment or Enrollment Form Certificate of Good Moral Character True Copy of Grades (for continuing students) Or High School Card (for freshmen)

Premier/Specialized Schools Scholarship a. P40,000/yr for tuition & misc b. P10,000/yr merit incentive for those w/ ave. of 1.75 (or equivalent) or higher Scholarship for Priority Courses & Skills Training a. P40,000/yr for tuition & misc b. P10,000/yr merit incentive for those w/ ave. of 1.75 (or equivalent) or higher Basic + SUC/LCU Scholarship P10,000/year

Students of UP & CHED Center of Excellence &/or specialized schools, whether public or private, as determined by Exe Comm. Table 2 contains the list of CHED Centers of Excellence.

For continuing students, GWA should not be lower than 2.5 with no grade of 5, dropped, or unremoved 4 or incomplete, or its equivalent, and must have carried a load of 15 units in the semester immediately preceding the application. Filled-up Application Form with 2x2 ID picture School Assessment or Enrollment Form Certificate of Good Moral Character Certified True Copy of Grades (for continuing students) Or copy of High School Card (for freshmen) Or official notification that applicant passed entrance exam of the School (for freshmen)

Those enrolled/enrolling in any priority courses or skills training (public/private school) as determined by Exe Comm. Please see Table 3.1 and Table 3.2 for the list.

For continuing students, GWA should not be lower than 2.5 with no grade of 5, dropped, or unremoved 4 or incomplete, or its equivalent, and must have carried a load of 15 units in the semester immediately preceding the application.

SUC & LCU Scholarship P5,000.00/year

Qualified graduates of any public high school in Taguig and nearby localities (like Pateros, Pasay, Makati, Pasig, Muntinlupa) who are enrolled or enrolling in any State University or College (SUC) or Local College or University (LCU) in the NCR. Qualified graduates who are enrolled/enrolling in any SUC or LCU in the NCR.

Basic Scholarship/ Financial Assistance P5,000.00/year

Qualified graduates of any public high school in Taguig and nearby localities (like Pateros, Pasay, Makati, Pasig, Muntinlupa) who are enrolled or enrolling in a tech-voc course, certificate course, or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts course.

Filled-up Application Form with 2x2 ID picture School Assessment or Enrollment Form Certificate of Good Moral Character Certified True Copy of Grades (for continuing students) Or copy of High School Card (for new students/freshmen)

Type & Maximum Benefits

Target Beneficiaries

Review Assistance Program for Bar and Board Examinations One-time assistance only st a. P10,000/1 time examinee b. P5,000/re-takers who have not availed of this assistance in their first take

Taguigeno who will take the bar or any PRCregulated board exam

Requirements (1 set of originally signed application form with ID picture & attachments, plus 2 sets photocopy of all documents) Copy of official certificate of graduation from the school where the applicant graduated; Endorsement from the Dean of the school certifying that the applicant is about to take the board or bar examinations; Copy of the application forms submitted to the PRC in case of board examinees or the Supreme Court in case of bar reviewees; Filled-up Application Form with 2x2 ID picture Endorsement Letter from their Superior New Applicants - Original Essay explaining Why I should be given the scholarship Renewing Applicants: How I can show my love and serve Taguig better Latest performance evaluation Filled-up Application Form with 2x2 ID picture School Assessment or Enrollment Form Certificate of Good Moral Character True Copy of Grades (for continuing students)

Graduate Students: Leaders & Educators Advancement & Devt (LEAD) Scholarship Program a. Max of P60,000.00/yr depending on number of units b. Plus P40,000 thesis or dissertation allowance grant upon submission of complete and duly signed thesis/dissertation applied for & submitted at least 1 week before their graduation. (Note: Teachers from private schools in Taguig who qualify will receive half the amount of the benefits of teachers from Taguig public school)

Those pursuing graduate studies who are Outstanding - Employees of Natl Govt working in/for Taguig City - Taguig City or Barangay Employees - Teachers in tertiary, secondary, & elementary schools, pre-schools and day care centers, whether public or private, in Taguig.

(Note: LEAD Applicants must see and follow the new guidelines in the Revised Application Form as well as those released by the Committee from time to time.)

Those applying for the Thesis/Dissertation Grant can get their P40,000.00 benefit processed for release upon submission of hardbound copy complete with signatures in the approval sheet, as well as a copy of the applicants school application for graduation/certification that s/he is graduating.

Table 2. CHED Centers of Excellence in the NCR. Schools & courses included in the Premier Scholarship, aside from those in the University of the Philippines. No. Institution Area 1 Asia Pacific College-Makati Information Technology 2 Ateneo de Manila University-Quezon City Business Administration Education Entrepreneurship Education Information Technology Chemistry Mathematics Physics 3 Centro Escolar University-Manila Teacher Education 3

No. 4

Institution De La Salle University-Manila

5 6

Philippine Normal University-Manila University of Santo Tomas-Manila

Area Information Technology Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Teacher Education Teacher Education Nursing Biology Chemistry Teacher Education Nursing

University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Mem. Med. Center-QC

Table 3.1. List of Priority Courses and Schools for SY 2013-2014 (Based on DOST List) INSTITUTIONS COURSE 1. Adamson University Chem Engg, IE, Com Engg, EE, CerE, Mech Engg, ECE 2. De La Salle University ME, ChE, ECE, IE, EE, MfgE, CS 3. Don Bosco Technical College ME, ECE, CoE 4. Mapua Institute of Technology ChE, EE, IE, MetE, ECE, MiningE 5. Rizal Tech. University EE 6. TUP-Manila ME, ECE, EE 7. University of the East ME 8. University of Sto Tomas Math, ECE, IE, ChE, EE, Bio Chem, ME

Table 3.2. List of Other Priority Courses and Schools for SY 2013-2014 COURSE/CATEGORY SCHOOLS 1. Medicine - UP, UST, Ateneo, PLM, FEU, UERMMMC, St. Lukes College of Medicine, or De La Salle (All are included in the PRCs outstanding Colleges of Medicine in the country, September 2012) 2. Law - Ateneo, San Beda College, UP, FEU-DLSU, UST, University of Perpetual HelpRizal, Arellano University, FEU, PLM, PUP, Lyceum, and San Sebastian (All are included in CHEDs top 20 performing schools, 1999-2009) 3. SPED - SPED Courses will be evaluated based on merit and qualifications. All applying for this should attach photocopy of ID (identification card) from PDAO (Persons With Disabilities Office).

POLICY NOTES Policy Note 1: Students of Taguig City University are already considered City Scholars because it is the City of Taguig that is mainly funding their education by providing the funds for TCU. This is the reason why they are disqualified from applying in any of the scholarship, EXCEPT for the freshmen/incoming freshmen who are graduates of public secondary schools in Taguig. Policy Note 2: Taguig Public HS graduates who qualify for basic scholarship and also apply and qualify under SUC/LCU scholarship will then get 10k per year. Old or continuing students who apply for SUC/LCU Scholarship should submit a certified copy of their grades in the preceding semester, and with their semestral grade average indicated. Policy Note 3: Qualified LANI scholarship applicants enrolled as Grade 11 (Middle School) in UMAK which is one of the institutions piloting K+12 will be given P5,000.00 per year as scholarship benefits to encourage continuous enrollment of our public high school graduates, without necessarily endorsing enrollment in such program. Policy Note 4: TCU graduates who will be taking the Criminology Board are disqualified from the Review Assistance Program for Bar and Board Examinations since the City Government has a separate free review program for them which includes free review and transportation and board and lodging during the Board Exam Proper.

MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP - To maintain scholarship, scholars must submit application form and required documents every semester, unless otherwise stated. GWA for the duration of the scholarship covered should not be lower than 2.5, with no grade of 5, dropped, unremoved 4, or incomplete, or its equivalent, and must carry a load of at least 15 units per semester or its equivalent per trimester.

MERIT INCENTIVES (FOR FULL, PREMIER, AND PRIORITY COURSES SCHOLARS) - Recipients of Full and Premier Scholarship who, at the end of the semester or trimester, has a weighted average of 1.75 or higher (equivalent to the average of cum laude or higher) may avail of this incentive. At the end of the semester, they have to submit an authenticated copy of their semestral grade with a computation of the semestral grade average, together with a filledup application form.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Submit Scholarship Application, complete with all the required documents, at the Scholarship Secretariat Office, Taguig City Hall. Incomplete application (with either incomplete entries or attachments) shall not be accepted or if inadvertently accepted, will not be processed. Scholarship information and application forms are also downloadable at www.taguig.gov.ph.