- PHINMA scholarship for SY 2026–2027 covers 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees plus a monthly allowance during the semester.
- The application deadline has been extended to May 18, 2026 and is open to incoming freshmen and current 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year PHINMA AU students.
- Selection goes beyond grades – applicants must submit a handwritten essay, a video, a recommendation letter from an organization adviser, and pass a qualifying exam and panel interview.
If you’ve been waiting to apply for the PHINMA Scholarship, you just got more time.
The application deadline for the PHINMA AU Scholarship for SY 2026–2027 has been extended to May 18, 2026. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition and miscellaneous fees plus a monthly allowance and it’s open to both incoming freshmen and current PHINMA AU students.
But here’s what makes this one different from most: grades alone won’t get you in. PHINMA AU is looking for student leaders people who are active in organizations, have a track record of involvement, and can articulate what they stand for. The application reflects that.
Here’s everything you need to prepare.
What do scholars receive?
- 100% discount on tuition and miscellaneous fees
- P2,000 Monthly Allowance
- Applicable to all programs
The scholarship is renewable, as long as you maintain the academic and involvement requirements.
Who can apply?
There are two groups of eligible applicants:
Incoming freshmen (Grade 12 graduates):
- Graduating or recently graduated Grade 12 student from any public or private high school
- Minimum GWA of 85%
- Must be active in a school or community organization
Continuing PHINMA AU students (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year):
- Currently enrolled at PHINMA Araullo University
- Minimum GWA of 2.0 with no grade lower than 2.25
- Must be active in a school or community organization
Both tracks require passing a qualifying exam and panel interview academic qualifications get you screened in, but these two steps determine who actually gets the scholarship.
Where is this scholarship available?
This scholarship applies only to the following PHINMA AU campuses:
- PHINMA Araullo University – Main Campus (Cabanatuan)
- PHINMA Araullo University – South Campus (Cabanatuan)
- PHINMA Araullo University – San Jose Campus (San Jose, Nueva Ecija)
Qualified applicants will be required to report to the Main Campus for the next steps of the process.
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What makes this application unique
Most scholarship applications ask for grades and income documents. PHINMA AU asks for all of that – plus three things that require real thought and preparation:
A handwritten application essay
Topic: “The Moment I Became More Than a Student: My Defining Leadership Experience”
- Maximum 500 words
- Must be handwritten
- Submit as a JPEG file
This isn’t just a writing exercise. The topic is specific and personal – PHINMA AU wants to know about a real moment that shaped your identity as a leader. Vague or generic essays won’t stand out. Think of a concrete experience, tell it clearly, and explain what changed because of it.
An application video
- Discuss the advocacies you support
- Maximum 2 minutes
- Submit in MP4 format
Two minutes is shorter than it sounds. Be clear and direct – open with your name and the advocacy you care most about, explain why, and close with what you’ve done or plan to do about it. Rehearse before you record.
A recommendation letter from an organization adviser
- Must come from an adviser of a school or community organization you are active in not a teacher or homeroom adviser
- The letter must include: your position in the organization, your notable contributions, and the adviser’s name, designation, and contact number
- Address the letter to PHINMA AU
This letter matters because it confirms your involvement – PHINMA AU will use it to verify that your leadership claims are real. Give your adviser enough time to write a detailed, personalized letter.
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Full list of requirements
Prepare all of these before opening the application form. Applications with missing, incomplete, or incorrect requirements will not be processed.
For incoming freshmen:
- Grade 12 most recent Report Card
- Recommendation Letter from a school or community organization adviser (with position, contributions, adviser’s name, designation, and contact number – addressed to PHINMA AU)
- List of achievements or awards from school or community involvement
- Handwritten application essay (max 500 words, submitted as JPEG)
- Application video discussing your advocacies (max 2 minutes, submitted as MP4)
For continuing PHINMA AU students:
- Certificate of Grades – 1st or 2nd Semester, SY 2025–2026
- Recommendation Letter from a school or community organization adviser (same requirements as above)
- List of achievements or awards from school or community involvement
- Handwritten application essay (max 500 words, submitted as JPEG)
- Application video discussing your advocacies (max 2 minutes, submitted as MP4)
How to apply for PHINMA Scholarship 2026
Step 1: Prepare all your documents first
Do not open the application form until everything is ready grades, letter, essay, video, and achievements list. The form cannot be saved mid-way if documents are missing.
Step 2: Apply through the official form
Submit your application here: https://forms.gle/AznD5zjwz3APJEpL8
Step 3: Wait for a notification
Only qualified applicants will be contacted to proceed to the next steps which include the qualifying exam and panel interview at the PHINMA AU Main Campus.
Application Period
| Schedule | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application deadline (extended) | May 18, 2026. |
| Qualifying exam and interview | To be announced – held at the Main Campus |
Tips before you submit
On the essay:
The prompt asks for a defining moment not a list of everything you’ve done. Pick one experience, go deep on it, and connect it clearly to who you are now. Handwrite it neatly presentation counts.
On the video:
Don’t script it word-for-word. Know your points and speak naturally. Authenticity reads better on camera than a rehearsed monologue.
On the recommendation letter:
Give your adviser at least a week’s notice. Brief them on what the letter needs to include your position, your contributions, their contact details so they don’t have to guess what PHINMA AU is looking for.
Source: PHINMA Araullo University
