ASPIRING SM scholars have reason to rejoice. SM Foundation has started reviewing and screening applications to its scholarship program for school year 2015-2016 in areas throughout the country.

Screening has been conducted in Manila; Dasmariñas and Bacoor in Cavite; in Cebu; in Hernani, Samar; and in Davao. Screening in more areas are scheduled. And for those who will qualify, it could mean the fulfillment of a dream to earn a college degree and pave the way for a better life.

To be considered for the scholarship grant are fourth year high school students from public schools with a weighted average of at least 88% by the second or third grading period. Household income of the applicant’s family must at most be 150,000. 

Qualified applicants will be enrolled in any of the 83 partner colleges and universities of SM Foundation located nationwide. The scholars will enjoy free tuition fees in courses like BS Computer Science, IT, Information Management, Electronics & Communications Eng’g, Computer Eng’g, Civil , Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, BS Elem. Education, BS Secondary Education, and BS Accountancy/BSBA Maj in Accounting. They also get a monthly allowances and in places where there is an SM Mall, students may get part-time jobs during summer or Christmas breaks to augment their allowance. 

There are currently 1,450 scholars. The scholarship program has produced over 1,900 graduates since it was launched in 1993.