SM Supermalls has announced the new batch of SM College Scholars all over the Philippines.
The Awarding of the SM College Scholarships was simultaneously conducted in the different provincial SM malls nationwide on April 27, 2018 with a total of 500 scholars. The program expanded itself in Butuan, Capiz, Ormoc, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga del Sur.
Last February 19, 2018, SM Olongapo conducted the screening and examination of applicants with more than 100 students from Olongapo, Zambales and Bataan.
“Masayang masaya po ako ng malaman ko na nakapasa ako sa SM scholarship, akala ko hindi nako makakapasok. Malaking tulong po ito sa amin kasi kahit papaano mababawasan ang expenses ni Papa sa pag-aaral ko,” remarked Yrreg Laguatan, SM scholar, during the welcome ceremony and orientation of new SM Scholars held at the training room of The SM Store Olongapo.
Most of the scholars are children of vendors, tricycle drivers, jeepney drivers, farmers, fishermen, laborers or unemployed. Most of them have graduated with high honors. This batch is the first batch of K+12 graduates and they will enjoy the following benefits:
o Full tuition and miscellaneous fees
o A monthly allowance
o Activities that will develop their character
o Opportunities to work at The SM Store during their summer and Christmas breaks
The SM College Scholarship program started with the vision of SM patriarch Henry Sy, Sr.—to send one child from a less fortunate family to college. After graduation, this child should send one sibling to school and should be able to provide a better future for the family.
Starting with only 100 scholars in 1993, the SM Scholarship Program has produced 3,000 graduates to date. Now in its 25th year, the Foundation continues to provide poor yet deserving students a chance for a better future through higher education. Currently, there are 1,000 SM Scholars enrolled in the Foundation’s 110 partner colleges and universities, nationwide.(PR)