“Leaders are not born, they’re made.”
The PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS) program was launched in 2006 as PHINMA celebrated its 50th anniversary. With its mission to make lives better through education and nation-building, PNS not only provides financial assistance, but also provides mentorship and development opportunities. The program’s goal is to produce professionals on track to be leaders of the next generation. Through a unique formation, PNS aims to mold the scholars into socially engaged individuals who will contribute to the Philippines’ economic and social development.
To date, the program has produced over 250 licensed accountants, engineers, and teachers.
Program Components
The PHINMA National Scholarship is a full scholarship and leadership development program for college students. The program consists of three components:
SCHOLARSHIP
The financial assistance provided by the program is supported by the PHINMA Group of Companies and the Adopt-A-Scholar Program. The grant enables our scholars to have access to quality education programs.
A PNS Scholar is entitled to the following privileges:
- 100% financial assistance on tuition and fees for the normal length of a particular course (Fees may also be offset by other scholarships)
- Monthly allowance of Php 3,000
- Annual book allowance of Php 2,000
- Annual uniform allowance of Php 1,500
- Additional professional development allowance of Php 3,000
- Graduation fee assistance
- Financial assistance for board exams review
- Cash incentives for graduates with Latin honors
- Cash incentives for first-time board passers and placers
- Participation in PHINMA Leadership and Mentorship Program
MENTORSHIP
Our scholars are mentored and guided by the members of the PHINMA Family through the Big Brother and Big Sister Program (BBBS). This program is part of the initiative of the PHINMA HERO. Our volunteers for the program include top-management to staff employees. Through the program, our volunteers meet with the scholars regularly to guide their personal and professional growth.
LEADERSHIP
The program is committed to forming each scholar by providing supplemental workshops and on-the-job trainings, alternative learning experiences, and opportunities for service and volunteerism.
For other PNS events, you may check our Facebook page, click the link below.
Requirements and Application
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP
The following may be eligible to apply for the PHINMA National Scholarship Program:
- A Filipino citizen
- Has been accepted and enrolled in the following universities:
- Philippine Normal University-Manila
- University of the Philippines-Diliman
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa
- PHINMA University of Pangasinan
- Technological University of the Philippines-Manila
- Belongs to a needy family whose annual gross income does not exceed Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000)(with supporting documents)
- Does not have an immediate relative under the PNS scholarship or alumni of PNS
- Has leadership potential and a great interest in nation-building
Qualified applicants must go through the selection process.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
The scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the following schools and courses:
Philippine Normal University – Manila [incoming 1st year]
Education degree (First Year) with a specialization in the fields of:
- English
- Filipino
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Early Childhood
- Information Technology Education
University of the Philippines – Diliman [incoming 2nd year students]
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa Campus [incoming 2nd year students]
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
PHINMA University of Pangasinan
- Elementary or Secondary Education course [incoming 1st year students]
- Civil Engineering [incoming 2nd year students]
- Electrical Engineering [incoming 2nd year students]
- Mechanical Engineering [incoming 2nd year students]
Technological University of the Philippines – Manila [incoming 2nd year students]
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of Registration or Enrollment Form official record of most recent academic performance
- For first year applicants – clear copy of SHS TOR, or complete clear copies of Gr 11 & 12 report cards
- Second Year Applicants – clear True Copy of Grades from first year
- Proof of Income (Submit any two of the following documents)
- Copy of breadwinner’s latest Income Tax Return
- Copy of breadwinner’s pay slip from the past three months
- Certificate of Non-Filing of ITR
- Utility bills from the past three months
- Two PNS Recommendation Forms
- Copy the form here: bit.ly/PNS-RecommendationForm
- Accomplished by a teacher, school official, or community leader
- Recommender should email the form to pfi@phinma.com.ph
- PNS Application Form
- Submit this form: bit.ly/PNS-ApplicationForm2025
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