Scholarships and Financial Assistance for College
Regular Mapúa MCL Entrance Scholarships
Scholarship Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a Grade 12 student who has:
- Achieved a rating of at least 80% in the Mapúa MCL Admission Placement Assessment (Diagnostic Test) for A.Y. 2025-2026.
- Taken the Diagnostic Test on or before May 17, 2025.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants who have satisfied the Scholarship Application Requirements will be ranked based on the following:
- Diagnostic Test Results – 80%
- Grade 12 1st Semester Weighted Average – 20%
Scholarship Benefits:
The Rank No.1-5 applicants together with the top 5 academic honoree graduates of Mapúa MCL-SHS will be offered the ETYISP-College with the following scholarship benefits:
- 100% Free Tuition, Laboratory/Field/Design (LFD) Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees
- Php 2,000 worth of Blue and Silver Book Store merchandise.
May be availed every term only during the curriculum years of the student’s chosen academic program, subject to the following retention requirements:
- Academic Achievement – Dean’s Lister in the preceding term for the same academic program. Shifting of academic program is not allowed.
- Student Discipline – no adverse student discipline record.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a Grade 12 student who has:
- Achieved a rating of at least 80% in the Mapúa MCL Admission Placement Assessment (Diagnostic Test) for A.Y. 2025-2026.
- Taken the Diagnostic Test on or before May 17, 2025.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants who have satisfied the Scholarship Application Requirements will be ranked based on the following:
- Diagnostic Test Results – 80%
- Grade 12 1st Semester Weighted Average – 20%
Scholarship Benefits:
The Rank No. 6 – 25 applicants will be offered the Mapúa MCL Wizards Entrance Scholarship (50%) with the following scholarship benefits:
- 50% Tuition and Laboratory/ Field/ Design (LFD) Fees Discount
The Rank No. 26 – 45 applicants will be offered the Mapúa MCL Wizards Entrance Scholarship (25%) with the following scholarship benefits:
- 25% Tuition and Laboratory/ Field/ Design (LFD) Fees Discount
NOTE: Both variants of the Mapúa MCL Wizards Entrance Scholarship may be availed only during 1T A.Y 2025-2026, subject to student discipline retention requirement of no adverse student discipline record.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
None
Selection Criteria:
Students who automatically qualify for this scholarship are incoming freshmen students who belong to the top 5% of Mapúa MCL-SHS most recent graduating class academic honorees list.
Scholarship Benefits:
The top half of the qualifiers will be offered the Mapúa DNA of Excellence Scholarship (50%) with the following scholarship benefits:
- 50% Tuition and Laboratory/ Field/ Design (LFD) Fees Discount
The bottom half of the qualifiers will be offered the Mapúa DNA of Excellence Scholarship (25%) with the following scholarship benefits:
- 25% Tuition and Laboratory/ Field/ Design (LFD) Fees Discount
Both variants of the Mapúa DNA of Excellence Scholarship may be availed only during 1T A.Y. 2025-2026, subject to student discipline retention requirement of no adverse student discipline record.
New Mapúa MCL Scholarships
Scholarship Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a Grade 12 student at any DepEd recognized public science high school, and must have:
- Obtained a rating of at least 80% in the Mapúa MCL Admission Placement Assessment (Diagnostic Test) for A.Y. 2025-2026. Applicant must have taken the Diagnostic Test on or before May 17, 2025.
- Achieved Academic honors – at least 90% General Weighted Average {GWA) upon Senior High School graduation.
- Submitted the following to the Student Affairs Office – Center for Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SAO-CSFA) on or before May 31, 2025:
- Application Form for Scholarship
- Certification of Grade 12 General Weighted Average signed by the School Principal or Registrar.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants who have satisfied the scholarship application requirements will be ranked based on the following:
- Diagnostic Test Results – 80%
- Grade 12 General Weighted Average – 20%
Scholarship Benefits:
The Rank No. 1- 10applicants will be offered the Mapúa MCL Science High School Scholarship Program with the following scholarship benefits:
- 100% Free Tuition, Laboratory/Field/Design (LFD) Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees.
May be availed every term only during the curriculum years of the student’s chosen academic program, provided he/she:
- Academic Achievement – Achieves a Term Weighted Average (TWA) of at least 1.50 in the preceding term for the same academic program. Shifting of academic program is not allowed.
- Student Discipline Record – Remains to have no adverse student discipline record.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a Grade 12 student, a City of Cabuyao resident, applying for IT or CS program, and on track to be the first member of an indigent family to pursue a college education. The applicant must have:
- Passed the Mapúa MCL Admission Placement Assessment (Diagnostic Test) for A.Y. 2025-2026. Applicant must have taken the Diagnostic Test on or before May 17, 2025.
- Submitted the following to the SAO-CSFA on or before May 31, 2025:
- Application Form for Scholarship
- Family Background Information Form (online)
- Certificate of lndigency issued by the Barangay Chairman of the area of residence.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants who have met the Scholarship Application Requirements will be ranked based on the following:
- Diagnostic Test Results – 60%
- Assessment of Family Background Information – 40%
- NOTE: Family background information will be verified and validated through a background check to be conducted by CSFA.
Scholarship Benefits:
The top 2 scholarship applicants (1 male and 1 female) selected will be offered the 1st in the Family Scholarship Program with the following scholarship benefits:
- 100% Free Tuition, Laboratory/Field/Design (LFD) Fees, and Miscellaneous Fees.
May be availed every term only during the curriculum years of the student’s chosen academic program, provided he/she:
- Academic Achievement – Achieves a Term Weighted Average (TWA) of at least 2.50 in the preceding term for the same academic program. Shifting of academic program is not allowed.
- Student Discipline Record – Remains to have no adverse student discipline record.
New Mapúa MCL Discount Offerings
Discount Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a new student coming from any DepEd recognized high school, and must have:
- For incoming undergraduate {UG) coming from non-Mapúa MCL senior high schools – Enrolled for one of the 250 UG slots offered until May 17, 2025, and paid an initial 20% down payment.
- For incoming undergraduate (UG) coming from Mapúa MCL Senior High School – Enrolled for one of the 400 UG slots offered until May 17, 2025, and paid an initial 20% down payment.
- NOTE: It will be the Accounting Office that will instruct the Scholarship Validator on the final names of students who will be given the Early Bird Discount.
Discount Benefit:
One-time Php 5,000 across the board discount on all school fees only during the initial semester (for SHS) or term (for UG) of enrollment.
Special Applicability:
The Early Bird Discount will be applicable in combination with other scholarships and discounts.
Discount Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a new student coming from any DepEd recognized high school, and son/daughter of a Mapúa school graduate.
The following are the requirements for submission to the CSFA c/o the assigned scholarship validator:
- Accomplished Application Form for Alumni Discount
- Mapúa Alumni ID, Transcript of Record, or Diploma. (photocopy only)
- PSA Birth certificate of the student. (photocopy only)
NOTE: Original copies of documents must be presented for verification.
Discount Benefit:
For incoming undergraduate (UG) – One time 20% discount on tuition fees during the first term only.
Discount Application Requirements:
Applicant may be a new or continuing student and must be a sibling of a tenured or regular employee of Mapúa MCL.
The following are the requirements for submission to the CSFA c/o the assigned scholarship validator:
- PSA Birth Certificates of both the employee and the student (photocopy only).
- Accomplished Application Form for Mapúa MCL Employee Sibling Discount.
Discount Benefit:
For undergraduate students – 25% discount on tuition fees during the applied term.
Discount Application Requirements:
Applicant must be a candidate for graduation or graduate Mapúa MCL Senior High School (SHS), or a new student athlete. The applicant must either be:
- For Mapúa MCL-SHS Graduates – included in the list of candidates for graduation or a graduate of Mapúa MCL-SHS for S.Y. 2024-2025.
- For New Student Athletes – included in the list of new student athletes signed as recommended by the designated coach, endorsed by the Athletics and Physical Education Office {APEO) Director, and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Science.
- NOTE: The lists must be provided by the Registrar’s Office (for Mapúa MCL-SHS Graduates) and the APEO Director (for New Student Athletes).
Benefits:
- For Mapúa MCL-SHS Graduates – non-payment of Php 400 application fee for admission. They also no longer need to take the admission diagnostic test unless they seek to qualify for any of the Regular Mapúa MCL Entrance Scholarships.
- For New Student Athletes – non-payment of Php 400 application fee for admission.
Other Scholarships
Mapúa MCL offers 25% tuition fee scholarship and an advanced musical training program focused on Choral Arts for Academic Year 2025-2026. This opportunity is applicable to incoming Grade 11 or 1st Year College; transferees from other schools; and currently enrolled students.
Scholarship Qualifications:
- Experience in singing in a choir (Preferred but not required)
- Able to read choral music sheets
- Knowledgeable in music theory and concepts
Screening Process:
- Music Theory Examination (Written)
- Talent Audition
- Interview
Interested students are required to complete the appropriate online application form via the following links:
Recipients of this scholarship are incoming freshman and current college students qualified and selected for their potential to bring prestige, honor, and glory to Mapúa MCL as sports ambassadors and as role models of excellence and virtue through the following sports: basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball for males, and volleyball for females.
BENEFITS:
- 25%-100% tuition and L/F/D fees discounts for the First Term.
- Free sports uniform, transportation, and meal allowance during tournament games.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman, transferee, or continuing student selected through competitive tryouts.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
APPLICANT MUST:
- Undergo scheduled try-out in March to April 2025 or during term breaks for the different Mapúa MCL sports and athletic teams.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Continuing students must have enrolled at least a regular load in the previous regular term and passed at least 60% of all enrolled courses total no. of units.
Winners of selected events of the annual Mapúa MCL Cup qualify for the Mapúa MCL Cup Scholarship.
BENEFITS:
- The terms and conditions of the scholarship benefits are stipulated in the Mapúa MCL Cup Scholarship Certificate.
To retain the scholarship: The recipient must have no disciplinary action imposed for a major offense during the term. Students with disciplinary record for any major offense are disqualified for the scholarship.
Recipients of this scholarship are Mapúa MCL college students who are Top Spot Dean’s Listers, i.e., those who achieve the top spot/s of each year level in the previous regular term of their academic program in accordance with our SPGs on Dean’s List and President’s List effective AY 2022-2023.
BENEFITS:
- 50%-100% tuition and L/F/D fees discounts for a regular term.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a top spot Dean’s Lister for the academic program year level during the previous regular term.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- List of top spot Dean’s Listers for the academic program year level during the previous regular term as certified by the Student Affairs Director and approved by the Executive Vice President, SVP for Finance, and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be in the list of top spot Dean’s Listers for the academic program year level during the previous regular term as certified by the Student Affairs Director and approved by the Executive Vice President.
- Must have no student discipline record for any major offense.
- Resident of Muntinlupa, San Pedro, Biñan City, or Santa Rosa City
The Mapúa MCL Loyalty Discount is for incoming college freshman students who belong to the Mapúa MCL Senior High School (SHS) latest Grade 12 graduating class
BENEFITS:
- 10% tuition fee discount for the 1st Term only.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman student who belong to the Mapúa MCL-SHS most recent Grade 12 graduation batch.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- List of Mapúa MCL-SHS most recent Grade 12 graduation batch certified by the Mapúa MCL-SHS Principal.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- None. Discount is applicable only during the 1st Term of the student’s Freshman year.
- May qualify for Academic Scholarship in the next regular terms.
BENEFITS:
- 21% – 36% Tuition Fee Discount (depending on the Mapúa MCL-ASU Program being taken)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Mapúa MCL-ASU students.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Enrollment in a Mapúa MCL-ASU program.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Continuation in the Mapúa MCL-ASU program.
BENEFITS:
- 25% tuition and L/F/D discounts renewable every term.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman, transferee, or continuing student whose parent has been verified and certified to be currently a regular employee of a YGC member company included in the program.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- PSA birth certificate of student
- Certificate of Employment
- Duly accomplished Application Form for YGC Promotional Discount; subject to verification with YGC.
NON-FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- Duly accomplished Application Form for YGC Promotional Discount; subject to verification with YGC.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Student’s parent must be a regular employee of YGC member company included in the program at the time of enrollment.
BENEFITS:
- 25% tuition and L/F/D discounts renewable every term.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman, transferee, or continuing student whose parent has been verified and certified to be currently a regular employee of an Ayala Corporation member company included in the program.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- PSA birth certificate of student
- Certificate of Employment
- Duly accomplished Application Form for Ayala Promotional Discount; subject to verification with Ayala.
NON-FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- Duly accomplished Application Form for Ayala Promotional Discount; subject to verification with Ayala.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Student’s parent must continue to be a regular employee of YGC member company included in the program at the time of enrollment.
To qualify for the Mapúa MCL Study Aid, a student must have a parent who has been verified and certified to be currently a regular employee of Mapúa MCL.
BENEFITS:
- 50% tuition and L/F/D discounts renewable every term.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman, transferee, or continuing student has been verified and certified to be currently a regular employee of Mapua MCL.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- PSA birth certificate of student
- Duly accomplished Application Form for Mapúa MCL Study Aid; subject to verification with HRMO.
NON-FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- Duly accomplished Application Form for Mapúa MCL Study Aid; subject to verification with HRMO.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Student’s parent must continue to be a regular employee of Mapua MCL.
To qualify for the Sibling Discount, a Mapúa MCL College student must be verified to be a younger sibling of another student currently enrolled at Mapúa MCL.
BENEFITS:
- First sibling – 10% tuition fee discount for the term.
- Second sibling – 25% tuition fee discount for the term.
- Third sibling – 40% tuition fee discount for the term.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Incoming Freshman, transferee, or continuing student verified to be a younger sibling of another student currently enrolled at Mapúa MCL.
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- PSA birth certificate of both siblings.
- Duly accomplished Sibling Discount Application Form.
- Required proof of enrollment (e.g. Official Receipt of payment of school fees, Certificate of Matriculation).
NON-FIRST TIME APPLICANT:
- Same as above except PSA birth certificate of both siblings.
CONTINUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Student must continue to have an older sibling enrolled during the term.
Strategic industry partners of Mapúa MCL provide grants to qualified Mapúa MCL students in accordance with their selection criteria. They are as follows:
PTC-CSJ Foundation
Monark Foundation
PetroEnergy Resources Corporation
Maibarara Geothermal, Inc.
Mapúa MCL partners with the government in the implementation of the following subsidy programs for higher education institutions and senior high schools:
UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (UniFAST-TES)
CHED Tulong-Dunong Program (CHED TDP)
CHED Scholarship Program (CSP)
NOTE: Application for validation of scholarships and discounts are allowed only up to the end of the late enrollment or revision of course load period for the applicable term/school year.
