400 slots available for scholarship grants

CAGAYAN de Oro City Second District Representative Rufus Rodriguez has announced early this week that his office is now open to receive application for scholarship grants in tertiary level, including technical-vocational studies.

Rodriguez said he already talked with the officials of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) in Northern Mindanao and Technical Education Schools and Development Authority (Tesda) regarding the scholarship program.

He said around 400 slots are available for Ched scholarship under the program Tulong Dunong.

Rodriguez said those who wish to apply must come to his office and file their application. The application will then be forwarded to CHED for the final approval.

“We are immensely thankful to Ched-10 for the partnership in providing additional Tulong Dunong grants for the students in the 2nd district. Through this program, the grantees shall be given financial assistance per semester to any private tertiary schools in the city,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said grantees will receive P7,500 per semester or P15,000 a year to help them pay their tuition and other school needs.

He said the fund of more than P6 million will come from the budget of former congressman Maximo Rodriguez while Senator Sonny Angara also gave P1.5 million.

“Kana nga pondo is from Cong. Maxi pa sa approved budget sa 2019 unya karon ang implementation,” Rodriguez said.

“Kani regardless of what course ang kuhaon basta undergraduate courses. Pwede sad maka-apply tong third year or fourth year na. I will also ask for additional slots,” he added.

The lawmaker said his office will also receive applications for those who want to apply for scholarship under the Tesda.

He said the former second district congressman also allocated P5 million for Tesda scholarship. The national office also gave around P2 million which is good for 700 scholars.

Rodriguez said grantees can choose the Tesda courses they want to pursue.

“We selected the courses which we feel are needed abroad so those who can finish can work there,” Rodriguez said.

“For scholarship eligibility and requirement information, please visit our office in 12th-20th Nazareth Gym, Nazareth,” he added.