Iskolar ng LandBank Scholarship 2023 Open Now to Apply
The Iskolar ng Landbank Scholarship Program is an educational assistance by the Land Bank of the Philippines aimed to support the dependents form small farmers and fishers. The program helps to empower students form country’s poorest provinces by providing financial assistance and opportunities.
The LandBank has contributed a total of P128million under this scholarship program to help school fees for 360 scholars form the year 2023 to 2028.
What is iskolar ng LANDBANK Scholarship?
The Iskolar ng LANDBANK Scholarship Program(ILP) is an educational initiative launched by the Land Bank of the Philippines to provide financial assistance to deserving students, particularly the children and grandchildren of agrarian reform beneficiaries(ARBs), Small farmers, and Fishers.
The Program aims to promote socio-economic development by helping students from some of the country’s poorest provinces access higher education.
Benefits of Iskolar ng LANBANK program
Here are the list of Benefits of Iskolar ng LANDBANK program:
- PHP100,000 per academic year shall be given to cover allowance and expenses such as Books fee, Clothing allowance, and other requirements.
- Special cash incentives are provided for those who graduate with honors.
- On-the-Job Training (OJT): Scholars can gain job opportunities at LANDBANK branches and other partner institutions.
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Eligibility Criteria to apply
To Apply you need to follow eligibility criteria as follows:
- They must be Filipino Citizen.
- Children or grandchildren of agrarian reform beneficiaries, small farmers or fishers.
- Must be a graduating high school students with a minimum 90% average or ranked in the top 10% of the class.
- They must not be receiving other financial aid or Scholarship.
- Annual Family income should not exceed ₱300,000.
Eligible Courses in Iskolar ng LANDBANK Scholarship
At present there are 12 eligible courses for which students may apply, find the list of courses given below:
Eligible Courses for the ILP:
- Agricultural and Related Fields:
- Agribusiness Management
- Horticulture
- Animal Science
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- IT Engineering
- Business and Technology:
- Accounting
- Information Technology
- Data Analytics/Science
Partner Universities for Iskolar ng LANDBANK
The program collaborates with various State Universities and Colleges(SUCs), including:
- University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
- Visayas State University.
- Benguet State University
- Mariano Marcos State University, among others.
How to Apply Iskolar ng LANDBANK Scholarship?
For More details on how to apply or to verify eligibility, please visit the Official LANDBANK Website or consult your school’s Scholarship office, each year 60 new Filipino Scholars will receive Scholarship until year 2028.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Eligible courses include Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Accounting, IT, and Data Science.
The scholarship provides ₱100,000 per year for tuition, books, and other course-related expenses.
Yes, scholars can receive special cash incentives for graduating with honors and can also gain On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities with LANDBANK.
The applicant’s family income must not exceed ₱300,000 per year, with some exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis.
Obtain the application form from LANDBANK branches or partner schools, fill it out with required documents, and submit it to the designated office.
The scholarship is available at various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), including UP Los Baños, Visayas State University, and Benguet State University.
Applicants must be high school graduates, but there is no strict age limit as long as they meet the academic and financial eligibility criteria.
Visit the official LANDBANK website for updates and further application details.
