The A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship aims to support deserving students from low-income backgrounds, with the opportunity to pursue their education and achieve their dreams.

This guide can serve you as a guide; read with comprehension and follow it to successfully apply.

About A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship:

The A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship program in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), provides support to students from low-income families. Its goal is to help them continue their education and reach their goals.

By offering financial assistance and resources, the scholarship makes it easier for deserving students to pursue their studies in various fields.

The foundation is committed to creating opportunities for those who need them most and ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent talented individuals from achieving their dreams.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Financial Status: Must come from a financially disadvantaged family.
  2. Academic Load: Must carry the full regular load as prescribed by their academic curriculum.
  3. Academic Performance: Must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.00 (85%) or higher, with no record of failing grades.
  4. Scholarship Exclusivity: Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship program.
  5. Extracurricular Involvement: Grantees are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to support holistic development and foster social responsibility.

Note: This scholarship is open to both 1st Year and 4th/5th Year students. Please read the Number of Slots/Program available for each year level before applying.

Priority Courses, Year Levels, and Slots

Below are the courses eligible for the ABC Foundation Scholarship, arranged by year level and the number of available slots.

  • 1st Year Level (44 slots):
    • Journalism
    • IT
    • Office Management
    • Finance Management
    • Engineering
    • Health Sciences
    • HRM
  • 4th or 5th Year Level (10 slots):
    • Computer Engineering
    • IT

Application process:

This part of the guide provides information on important deadlines, required documents, and how to fill out the forms.

You will find easy-to-follow steps and images of every section of the form to help you complete your application successfully.

Application Deadline:

To complete your application for the A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship, please be aware of the following deadlines and interview process:

The Deadline for Submission of Requirements is September 23, 2024.

Make sure that all required documents are submitted on or before this date to be considered for the scholarship.

Please Note: Shortlisted applicants will be notified and interviewed face-to-face at the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance, located in W119.

Requirements:

To successfully apply for the A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship, interested students must prepare and submit the following documents.

1. Copy of Grades: Latest academic records.

2. PUP Certificate of Registration (COR): A valid copy.

3. Proof of Financial Status:

  • Parents’ or Guardian’s Income Tax Return (ITR), or
  • Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay of permanent residence, or
  • Certificate of Non-payment of ITR.

4. Personal Data Sheet (PDS): Download and fill out the form

A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship
A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship Application Form (Image)

Click the blue button below to download the application form.

5. Photos: Three (3) pieces of 2×2 pictures with a name tag to be submitted during the interview session.

Application Form

This section is crucial to your submission for the A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship. access and fill out the form carefully.

Detailed instructions are provided for each part, along with images to guide you through the process.

Step 1:📝Access the Form

A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship

Click the button below to access the application form. Fill it out carefully, following the instructions for each section.

Step 2: 📧 Email and Privacy Statement

Provide your email address to receive updates about your application and make sure to read the privacy statement to understand how your information will be used and protected.

Add your Active email address.

Read the Data privacy and understand it.

Step 3:📋Note for Applicants

Read the notes before proceeding to the next part of the A Better Chance Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program Application. Then, if you got it, click next.

Step 4:📋Note for Applicants

Read the notes before proceeding to the next part of the A Better Chance Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program Application. If you agree with the information provided, click next.

Step 5: 🤔 Reason You’re Applying for the Scholarship?

Please be honest. The goal is to help students who cannot continue their studies due to financial limitations, similar to your situation.

(Optional) What is the reason you’re applying for this scholarship? You can use the language you are comfortable with either English or Tagalog.

Example: Financial difficulties, family circumstances, or other challenges affecting the ability to pursue education.

Step 6:📝Student’s Information

Student ID Number

Student ID Number (Ex. 2023-12345-MN-0)*
Enter your school ID number in the format shown above. Ensure that all characters are correct to avoid any issues with your application.

Name Information

Enter your last name, middle name (if applicable), and first name as they appear on official documents, ensuring all names are spelled correctly to avoid any issues with your application.

Sex

Select your sex from the options: Male, Female, or Other. Choose the option that best describes your identity.

Special Categories

Indicate if any of the following categories apply to you: Person with Disability, Indigenous People, All of the above, or None of the above. Then proceed next after selection.

Step 7:📚Program/Course

Provide the name of your program or course along with the college, branch, or campus. For example, format it as “PUP Main – College of Accounting and Finance.” Make sure all information is accurate for proper identification.

Course (Do not Abbreviate)

Enter the full name of your course without abbreviations. For example, write “Bachelor of Science in Accountancy” instead of using any shortened forms. Accurate course details are essential for your application.

Year Level (SY 2024-2025)

Select your current year level for the school year 2024-2025 from the options provided: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. This information helps determine your eligibility for the scholarship program.

Step 8:🏡Permanent Address

Street and Barangay

Provide your permanent address, including the street name and barangay.

Town/City/Municipality

Enter the name of your town, city, or municipality.

Province

Enter the name of your province.

Zip Code (Enter the correct Zip Code)

Input the appropriate zip code for your address.

Step 9: 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Background

Father’s Name (Last Name, Given Name, MI.)

Provide your father’s full name in the format: Last Name, Given Name, Middle Initial. Accurate information is necessary for your application.

Occupation/Employment

Enter your father’s current occupation or employment status.

Mother’s Name (Last Name, Given Name, MI.)

Provide your mother’s full name in the format: Last Name, Given Name, Middle Initial.

Occupation/Employment

Enter your mother’s current occupation or employment status.

Family’s Source of Income

Provide details about your family’s primary sources of income, such as salary, pension, a sari-sari store, or remittances from relatives.

Estimated Monthly Income of Family

Enter the estimated monthly income of your family, then proceed next after that.

Step 10:📁Uploading of Documentary Requirements

Upload the required documents to support your application, including grades, the PUP Certificate of Registration, and other necessary forms.

Step 11:📤Upload the Requirements

Copy of Grades

Upload your Copy of Grades using the format: Copy of Grades_Dela Cruz, Juan A., ensuring the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

Current Registration Card

Upload your Current Registration Card (COR) using the format: Copy of COR_Dela Cruz, Juan A., and ensure the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

Upload your Copy of Income Tax Return (ITR), Proof of Income, or Certificate of Indigency using the format Proof of Income_Dela Cruz, Juan A., and ensure the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

Personal Data Sheet or Application Form

Upload your Personal Data Sheet or Application Form using the format: Personal Data Sheet_Dela Cruz, Juan A., and ensure the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

Step 12:📞Other Information

Enter your contact number in the provided field.

Contact Number

Enter your contact number in the provided field.

Email Address

Enter your email address in the provided field. After that, proceed next.

Step 13:✅Confirmation

Confirm that you have read and understood the information provided in this form by selecting the declaration option.

The next is a very important one, so read it as well (STEP 14)

Step 14:⏳✉️Application Email Notification

Wait for a confirmation email, or feel free to contact them with any inquiries. For contact information, see the section below titled “Contact Details.”

Contact Details:

If you have inquiries, you can contact either A Better Chance Foundation or the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).

A Better Chance Foundation
3rd Level, Topy’s Place,
Industria cor. Economia Sts.,
Quezon City, Philippines
Email: abetterchancefoundation2001@gmail.com

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
West 119 Main Building,
Polytechnic University of the Philippines,
Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines
Email: scholarship@pup.edu.ph

Final Thoughts:

The A Better Chance Foundation Scholarship offers low-income students the opportunity to continue their education and achieve their dreams.

This scholarship can help cover school costs, making it easier to focus on learning. If you are in need of support, consider applying.

This opportunity could be the step you need for a brighter future. Don’t miss out on this chance

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Reference:

  1. Polytechnic University of the Philippines. (n.d.). A Better Chance Foundation scholarship [Facebook post]. Facebook. Retrieved September 28, 2024, from https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=912813937544522&set=pcb.912815400877709
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