Philex grants 30 new college scholarships
TUBA, Benguet – Philex Mining Corporation has awarded 30 new college scholarships to beneficiaries in the host and neighboring villages of its Padcal mine in this province, bringing to 95 the total number of scholars for the current academic year enrolled in various schools in Baguio City and Benguet and nearby Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya.
Except for six old scholars who failed to achieve the grade-weighted average required by the company, who now receive a 75-percent financial assistance, the rest of the scholars enjoy free full tuition, book allowance, and monthly stipend.
“We are very proud of this program, as everybody agrees on the importance of education for the future of an individual, his or her family, the community, and the whole society,” Philex Chief Executive Officer and president Eulalio Austin, Jr. said.
The number of new scholars may increase as there are four other applications undergoing screening, according to Aurora Dolipas, manager of Padcal’s Community Relations (ComRel) Department.
The company earlier set aside P14.4 million for its scholarship program for college, high school, and elementary students, as well as for those in the technical/vocational courses.
Last year, Philex Mining allotted P11.8 M for its 114 full college and 24 tech-voc scholars; 374 students in elementary and high school who received educational subsidies; and 130 secondary students who were given education assistance (monthly monetary allowance).
ComRel’s Crisel Alberto-Rosado said the first semester of school year 2017-2018 has 64 full college scholars and five others enjoy financial assistance through the company’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), while 25 full scholars and one other receive financial assistance through the Development of Mining Technology and Geosciences.
This year Philex Mining saw 24 of its college scholars graduating in various disciplines, while seven other scholars have finished tech-voc courses.
The company has also provided scholarships to 90 students in senior high school (grades 11 and 12) and 140 students in junior high school (grades 7 to 10).
About 200 high school students and 300 elementary pupils, on the other hand, were awarded educational subsidies.
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Haydee Valeriano
November 7, 2017Good day ma’am/sir, may I ask if what are the requirements in applying this scholar? I’m a college student in a private school and I take a full load of units. And I’m from Tuba, Benguet. Thank you so
much
Eda Tayubong Simeon
November 7, 2017Good Morning Sir / Mam
I am a single mother and i had a daughter graduating a senior high school. She want to enroll nursing course. But i am a company employer only. Hoping and wishing a scholarship from your corporation. Thank you very much. I am from Tondo Manila.
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vergilio G . pastor
November 7, 2017Goodmorning po!!! Paano po ba mag apply scholarship s company. 4rth year na po ako na tigil lang po ako sa pag aaral dahil hindi ko na bayaran tuition fee ko dahil ang uncle ko na sya nag support sa akin pag aaral na paralized siya..gusto ko taposan pag aaral ko…pero wala ako pang support sa sarili ko pati pamilya ko..sana ma tulongan niyo po ako sa problems ko pasaukan na august po..salmat po\
ito po number ko 09489719491 salamt po
jirah may gal-o
November 7, 2017Good Morning po I’m a student po and I’m interested to the scholarship may I ask what are the requirements to avail in this scholarship po?