Scholarships and financial-assistance programs open to Dipolog residents — from the city government and national agencies.
Community-maintained — not an official channel. Deadlines, amounts, and requirements change every cycle, so always confirm the current details on the official page or with the office before applying. Each program shows the date it was last checked.
Scholarship
Dipolog City
Dipolog City Scholarship and Educational Financial Assistance Program
City Government of Dipolog — Scholarship Program Management Unit (SPMU), City Mayor's Office
Who it's for
Incoming college students who have lived in Dipolog City for at least 5 years, with a barangay indigency certification and a certificate of good moral character from their school. The SY 2025–2026 call also asked for a minimum 85% average in Senior High School.
How to apply
For the SY 2025–2026 cycle, applicants submitted a letter of intent, photocopy of the Senior High School card (1st and 2nd semester), Certificate of Good Moral Character, Barangay Residency Certification (at least 5 years), Indigency Certification and one 2x2 photo to the SPMU, 3rd Floor, Dipolog City Hall, then took a scholarship exam. Ask the SPMU or call the City Mayor's Office at (065) 212-2484 for the current cycle's requirements.
Timing & status
Annual. The SY 2025–2026 cycle closed on April 16, 2025, with the exam on April 27, 2025. Details come from a reposted city announcement, and no newer cycle was found online. Watch the City Government's official announcements.
CSWDO Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) — Medical and Burial Assistance
City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), City Government of Dipolog
Who it's for
Indigent residents of Dipolog City in a crisis situation who need medical or burial assistance.
How to apply
Go to the CSWDO for a one-on-one interview. Bring a Barangay Certification of indigency plus a Medical Certificate from the hospital (medical aid) or the Death Certificate (burial aid), and sign the CSWDO intake form. Approval is signed by the City Mayor.
Timing & status
Walk-in. No fee is listed. Processing is listed at about 10 minutes plus the time for the Mayor's approval (2022 Citizen's Charter).
Undergraduates (1st–4th year) enrolled at CHED-recognized higher education institutions, with a household income of about ₱400,000 per year or less; prioritizes economically disadvantaged students.
How to apply
Apply through CHED / your school's UniFAST focal person. A DSWD Certificate of Indigency or case study is usually required.
Timing & status
Grant of about ₱7,500 per semester (₱15,000 per year). Now administered directly by CHED (from SY 2026–2027). Application timing varies — check the CHED / UniFAST page for the current cycle.
CHED — Unified Student Financial Assistance System (UniFAST)
Who it's for
Students enrolled in SUCs, LUCs, state-run technical-vocational institutions, and eligible private HEIs; prioritized using the DSWD Listahanan / 4Ps list.
How to apply
School-based — apply through your college or university's UniFAST focal person or registrar. There is no single national online deadline.
Timing & status
Rolling and managed per school. Confirm the current cycle and slots with your HEI's UniFAST focal person.
Department of Science and Technology — Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)
Who it's for
Incoming college freshmen pursuing priority science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees who pass the DOST-SEI qualifying examination.
How to apply
Apply online at the DOST-SEI scholarship portal during the annual application window, then take the qualifying exam.
Timing & status
Annual. The AY 2026–2027 cycle has concluded (online application Oct–Nov 2025, exam Feb 2026). The next cycle typically opens around October — check the DOST-SEI site.
DSWD AICS — Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Who it's for
Individuals and families in crisis. Covers educational, medical, burial, transportation, and food assistance for those who qualify after assessment.
How to apply
Walk in to the DSWD Field Office / Social Welfare and Development office with a valid ID and supporting documents (e.g., an enrollment assessment for educational aid, hospital bill for medical aid).
Timing & status
Year-round / walk-in, subject to social-worker assessment and availability of funds.
Program details were compiled from the official pages above and last checked on 8 July 2026. This directory points you to each program and its official source; it does not process applications. Requirements, amounts, and deadlines change every cycle — always verify on the official page or with the administering office.
