- The Security Bank Foundation Scholars for Better Communities Scholarship Program is now open for incoming first-year college students for AY 2026–2027.
- Scholars at state universities receive up to ₱100,000 yearly in stipend, while those at private partner schools receive up to ₱50,000 in stipend plus up to ₱100,000 in tuition coverage.
- Applications opened on April 15, 2026, with deadlines varying per partner school.
If you’re joining a top university in the country and studying business, technology, or engineering, this private scholarship is definitely worth checking out.
The Security Bank Foundation Scholars for Better Communities Scholarship Program is now open for AY 2026–2027. Funded by Security Bank Foundation and administered through 8 partner schools, it offers financial assistance, internship, and development opportunities to underprivileged but academically deserving students.
One important thing to know: the application deadline is different for each university, and the earliest deadline is June 15, 2026. Check the list below to find the deadline for your chosen university.
What are the Scholarship Benefits
Benefits depend on whether your partner school is a state university or a private institution.
If you’re at a state university (PUP Manila or PLM):
| Benefits | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend | ₱25,000 per half-semester – ₱100,000 per year |
| Tuition and miscellaneous fees | Not covered (already free under the Free Tuition Law) |
If you’re at a private university (ADMU, DLSU, FEU, UP Diliman, UST, CKSC):
| Benefits | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend | ₱25,000 per half-semester – ₱50,000 per year |
| Tuition and miscellaneous fees | Up to ₱100,000 per year |
Non-monetary benefits
On top of the financial package, Security Bank Foundation also offers scholars:
- Internship opportunities at Security Bank
- Involvement in corporate social responsibility activities
- Access to learning sessions provided by partner institutions
The internship piece is a genuine career advantage especially for students taking business and finance-related courses.
What are partner schools?
The scholarship is only open to students enrolled at these 8 universities. No exceptions.
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Chiang Kai Shek College
- De La Salle University – Manila
- Far Eastern University – Manila
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila (PUP)
- University of the Philippines – Diliman
- University of Santo Tomas – Manila
If you’re planning to enroll elsewhere, this scholarship won’t apply to you but it’s worth checking if any of these schools are also on your list.
Which courses qualify?
The Security Bank Foundation focuses on courses that directly support banking and financial sector operations. Only the following degree programs are eligible:
- Accountancy
- Accountancy Information Technology
- Applied Mathematics
- Business Analytics / Statistics
- Computer Science / Technology
- Data Science
- Financial Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems / Technology
- Internal Auditing
- Management Engineering
- Marketing
If your course isn’t on this list, your application will not be accepted even if you’re enrolled at one of the 8 partner schools.
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Are you eligible?
You need to meet all of the following:
- Incoming first-year college student or a continuing college student (limited slots only, check with your school’s scholarship office)
- GWA of at least 93% or its equivalent
- No subject grade below 86% or its equivalent
- Grades of 90% and above in high school subjects (Grade 7–12) aligned to your college course
- Not a child of a Security Bank employee
- No family member within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity currently admitted to the scholarship
- No existing scholarship from other grantors (school discounts don’t count)
You are NOT eligible if:
- You already hold a scholarship from another organization
- You are shifting to or enrolled in a course not on the eligible list
- You are transferring to a school outside the 8 partner universities
- You stopped schooling for more than one academic year
Deadline per school and why it matters
Applications opened on April 15, 2026, but the deadline is different for each partner school. This is important: if you’re applying to multiple schools, use the earliest deadline that applies to you.
| Partner School | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Chiang Kai Shek College | June 15, 2026 |
| Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | July 17, 2026 |
| Ateneo de Manila University | July 31, 2026 |
| University of Santo Tomas | July 31, 2026 |
| Polytechnic University of the Philippines | July 31, 2026 |
| Far Eastern University | August 9, 2026 |
| University of the Philippines – Diliman | August 9, 2026 |
| De La Salle University | August 31, 2026 |
If you’re still waiting for admission results from multiple schools, submit your application using your first-choice school’s proof of application. You’ll have a chance to update your school choice later if you qualify for the interview round.
What documents do you need?
For the initial application:
- Duly accomplished Online Application Form
- High School Grade 7–12 Transcript of Records with GWA (Grade 12 grades up to December 2025 are accepted if your final 2026 grades aren’t out yet)
- Proof of income any ONE of the following:
- Latest ITR of parent or guardian (for employed)
- Certificate of Indigency (for unemployed)
- Copy of OFW employment contract with indicated salary
- Proof of admission or acceptance letter from any of the 8 partner schools
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Portrait photo (2×2, white background, high resolution formal attire not required but look presentable)
If you qualify and get admitted:
- Certificate of Enrollment or Registration Card for AY 2026–2027
- Copy of school calendar for AY 2026–2027
- Copy of school grading system (if your school doesn’t use percentage-based grading)
- Copy of your course or program curriculum
- Copy of parent or guardian’s government-issued ID (for notarization)
How to Apply for Security Bank Scholarship 2026
Step 1: Fill out the online application form
Apply through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/gPRiiuBcuqSbfjhe7. When asked about Tertiary Education Information, input the course you’re planning to take and the school you’ll enroll in. For expected year of graduation, count 4 years from the current year.
Step 2: Upload your documents
Make sure all documents are complete before submitting. Incomplete applications are not processed and you’ll need both parents’ proof of income for OFW families (not just one parent).
Step 3: Wait for the Foundation’s response
Within one month after your school’s application deadline, Security Bank Foundation will contact you by mobile call and email to let you know if you qualify for the next round. Make sure your contact details are active and correct.
Step 4: Online interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online or in-person interview. At this stage, you’ll also be asked to submit your full high school Transcript of Records.
Step 5: Sign the scholarship contract
Newly admitted scholars along with a parent or guardian will sign a scholarship contract to officially confirm their admission.
Scholarship renewal what’s required every semester
Being admitted is just the beginning. Scholars must renew every school term by submitting:
- Online Renewal Form
- Updated grading system from your school
- Certificate of Enrollment or Registration Form for the next term
- Report Card or TOR showing your GWA for the previous term
- Assessment of fees
- Reconsideration Letter (only if you failed to meet the per-subject grade requirement)
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Grounds for termination
Your scholarship can be cancelled if you:
- Miss the renewal deadline
- Shift to a non-eligible course
- Fail to meet the required GWA
- Defer enrollment for a school year (health reasons are the only exception)
- Receive a failing, incomplete, or dropped grade in any subject academic or non-academic
- Violate school policies
- Transfer to a non-partner school
- Accept another scholarship
Quick answers to common questions
Only if there’s a slot due to an existing scholar dropping out. Contact your school’s scholarship office directly to check.
No, submit just one, preferably for your first-choice school.
No, you can apply to multiple scholarships simultaneously. But if you get admitted to more than one, you’ll have to choose which one to keep.
You can submit your Grade 12 first semester or second grading period grades. Your full TOR will only be required if you advance to the interview round.
Submit a copy of both parents’ employment contracts with indicated salary. Both are required not just one.
Conclusion
The Security Bank Foundation Scholarship is not easy to qualify for. Students need a 93% general average, no grade lower than 86%, and they must study at one of the 8 partner schools. These requirements are high, so only a few students can apply.
But for students who qualify, it is one of the best private scholarships available. It gives financial support, internship opportunities, and a chance to build a future career with one of the country’s top banks, Security Bank.
Source: Security Bank Foundation
