Who is eligible to apply for the Benguet and STI Baguio scholarship?

Eligible applicants must be incoming Grade 11 students for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

How many scholarship slots are available through the Benguet and STI Baguio scholarship program?

There are 100 scholarship slots available for qualified students.

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Benguet and STI Baguio Offers Fully Funded Scholarship for Grade 11 Students

Q: What is the application process for the scholarship program?

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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UPDATE July 8, 2026 5:01 PM:

The Province of Benguet, in collaboration with STI College-Baguio, is offering a fully funded scholarship program for incoming Grade 11 students for Academic Year 2026-2027.

The program, facilitated through the Governor’s Office, will provide 100 scholarship slots for qualified students. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Who may apply?

Applicants must be:

Incoming Grade 11 students or Grade 10 completers for Academic Year 2026-2027
Residents of Benguet

Scholarship benefits

Qualified scholars will receive:

100% waiver of tuition fees
100% waiver of other school fees and miscellaneous fees
No registration fee

Students will only be responsible for the cost of their school uniform and any applicable school activity fees.

Requirements

Applicants must first submit the following to the Governor’s Office for endorsement:

Certificate of Residency and Indigency

After receiving the endorsement from PLGU-Benguet through the Governor’s Office, applicants must submit the following documents to STI College-Baguio:

Endorsement from PLGU-Benguet, Governor’s Office
Original Form 138/SF9-ES or Learner’s Progress Report Card
Original Form 137/SF10-ES or Learner’s Permanent Academic Record
NSO/PSA-issued Birth Certificate

Senior High School programs offered

The scholarship covers the following Senior High School programs:

Business and Entrepreneurship
Engineering, Technology and Mathematics
Arts, Social Science and Humanities
ICT Support and Computer Programming Techniques
Hospitality and Tourism – Culinary Arts

Deadline

The deadline for submission of requirements is July 15, 2026.

Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents early, as applications will be reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For questions or concerns, applicants may contact STI College Baguio directly

STI College Baguio

Address: #1 Private Road, New Lucban, Baguio City, 2600 Benguet

Contact No.: (074) 422-4573

Mobile No.: (0997) 2266450

SOURCE: Governor Melchor Diclas – Benguet

Background & Context

Scholarship programs like this typically aim to support students who demonstrate academic potential but may lack the financial resources to pursue further education. Such initiatives often require applicants to meet specific residency and academic criteria, and they may involve a competitive selection process. Successful applicants usually benefit from reduced financial burdens, allowing them to focus on their studies.