Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) granted the Tulong Dunong Program - Tertiary Education Subsidy (TDP-TES) scholarship to over 494 students, including fresh graduates, for the first semester of the Academic Year (AY) 2023-2024, on July 31 at the university sports center.

Facilitated by the Cashier’s Office, led by Ms. Ammabelle Sabagkit, Administrative Officer V, the university awarded scholarships of about P7,500 each, totaling P3,705,000.00.

Additionally, BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. urged scholars to be thankful for the cash grants received, emphasizing the significance of this support in their academic pursuits.

“I would just like to emphasize that whatever amount you receive today, whether small or large, let us be grateful. Be grateful to your alma mater, parents, government, and to yourself,” Dr. Cañezo stressed.

Moreover, Ms. Shada Marie Marcos, a newly graduated Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEd) student majoring in Social Studies, expressed her gratitude and shared how the TDP-TES scholarship provided crucial financial support and guidance, enabling her to pursue her studies without the burden of financial stress.

“This scholarship will help me, especially as I prepare for the licensure examination. It’s a big help (‘dako siya’g tabang’) in sustaining my needs, such as food and boarding house payments,” Marcos said.

However, according to the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), the release of the scholarship funds for the first semester of AY 2023-2024 is still ongoing, as several scholars have not yet completed their requirements.

In an interview, UniFAST Focal Person Shiela C. Salentes revealed that the cash release for the second semester is already in the process of billing, which will benefit a total of 890 scholars for TDP-TES and 42 scholars for TES.

The schedule for the distribution of the second semester scholarship grant has not yet been announced.

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