Bagong Pilipinas Barangay Presidential Scholars Program

Offered by: National Government under the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program, implemented through participating barangays and local government units

Application Period: There is currently no centralized national application period or deadline. Interested students must coordinate directly with their barangay office or city or municipal government to determine whether applications are open and to confirm the applicable deadline.

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Who May Apply

College students requiring financial assistance to continue and complete their studies
Residents of the barangay where they intend to apply
Priority may be given to incoming 4th-year college students for SY 2026–2027
Students from vulnerable or financially disadvantaged households who may be at risk of discontinuing their studies
Priority may also be given to applicants whose families have no member who has completed tertiary education
Depending on local guidelines and the availability of qualified applicants, some barangays may also consider:
- Incoming 3rd-year college students
- TESDA scholars holding National Certificates
- Students in their 5th or 6th year who are expected to graduate during SY 2026–2027

Benefits

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

One-time educational assistance of ₱20,000 per selected scholar
Financial support for school-related expenses, which may include:
- Tuition balances
- supplies and learning materials
- Transportation expenses
- Daily school allowance
- Internet, printing, projects, and other education-related costs
Up to five scholars may be selected from each participating barangay

Qualifications

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

Must be a resident of the barangay where the application is submitted
Must be currently enrolled in college or belong to another student category permitted under the implementing barangay’s guidelines
Must demonstrate a need for educational assistance or risk of discontinuing studies because of financial difficulty
Priority may be given to incoming 4th-year college students for SY 2026–2027
Must submit the documents required by the barangay or local government unit, which may include:
- School ID or valid identification
- Certificate of enrollment
- Latest grades or academic records
- Proof of barangay residency
- Contact information
Must comply with any additional eligibility, documentary, screening, and selection requirements issued locally