CHEMICAL, iron and marine industries have joined other companies in Misamis Oriental in sending poor but deserving students for free college education at the Mindanao State University in Jasaan town.
Maria Consuelo R. del Castillo, officer-in-charge, corporate affairs office of the Must, said Engr. Ruel Salvador, director of Must-Jasaan, has confirmed inclusion of three slots for this school year sponsored by R.I. Chemical Corporation, Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works, in addition to Pilipinas KAO's existing twelve slots every school year (three for every year level).
Del Castillo said through efforts of the parents, faculty and staff association of Must in Jasaan, the continuous sending of scholars by these companies was made possible.
"Still more industries are invited to send their scholars, to include Steag State Power and Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company," Salvador said.
Del Castillo said the selection committee is still working on choosing the right student-candidates to fill in the slots. The criteria include Jasaan residency, high school GPA, rating during entrance exam, result of interview, and family Income.
R.I. Chemical Corporation, and Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works prefer the students to take up BS Electrical Technology and Management, and BS Auto-Mechanical Technology. These are the technological courses they prioritize when hiring employees.
Per memorandum of agreement signed, they will provide full scholarship grants that pay for all university fees, plus P1000 books and tools allowance per semester. Renewable every semester, the scholarship starts from first to fourth year in college. Grantees are expected to do their best so they graduate and help their families.
The scholarship grants were negotiated between Salvador and management of the industries as part of the two companies' community social responsibility (CSR) program for the Jasaan community. Two managers from the companies were Rotary members like Salvador who acts as their current secretary, said Del Castillo. (LSM/PR)