As an educational institution, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan offers scholarships and financial aid grants to students who excel in academics, sports, and culture and the arts. The Admissions and Aid Office (AAO) and the University Scholarship Committee oversee the administration of the scholarships and grants-in-aid.
XUSHS Academic Scholarships (Based on Admission Exam Performance)
The Academic Scholarship is awarded to incoming Grade 11 Senior High School students, who are bonafide citizens of the Philippines. This is based on the result of XU SHS Entrance Exam and categorized into the following:
- XUSHS President’s Scholarship Grant (Top 1-10)
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees, with 10K allowance for textbooks and uniforms
- XUSHS Merit Scholarship Grant (Top 11-20 )
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees
- XUSHS Academic Scholarship Grant (Top 21-100)
Coverage: Full tuition and matriculation only
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Scholarship/Entrance Examination. (Schedule for XU Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of January)
a) The result of the XU Entrance Exam will be released 2nd week of February through the XU website using the password given to each examinee.
b) Receive notice via email of Scholarship Award.
Step 3. Apply for Admission & Scholarship online.
Step 4. Submit documentary requirements.
Step 5. Proceed to Enrolment process.
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XUSHS Saint Ignatius Loyola Scholarship Grant
This scholarship is intended for the top two students of their Junior High School batch with at least ninety (90) completers. The applicant must take and pass the XU Entrance Exam.
Coverage:
Full Tuition and Full Matriculation (for Top 1 and Top 2)
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Scholarship/Entrance Examination/CSAT. (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of January)
Step 3. Apply for Admissions Online.
Step 4. The qualified applicant for the Top 1 or Top 2 Scholarship needs to submit the following documents
- Application letter
Addressed to: FERDINAND T CANTULAR, PhD
Director, Admissions & Aid Office - Photocopy of Entrance Exam Result
- Printed Admissions Offer Letter (received via e-mail)
- Photocopy of high school report card (form 138)
- Two (2) Written letter of recommendations:
a.) School Principal
b.) Adviser or Guidance Counselor
Must state that you graduated as class Top 1/Top 2 with the specific number of graduates. - Parent's Income Tax Return (ITR of both parents)
Affidavit of source of income with amount - OFW - Photocopy of contract
- Graduation/moving up program
- White long folder
Step 5. Apply for Scholarships online.
Step 6. Proceed to Enrollment Process.
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Archbishop James TG Hayes SJ Grant-in-Aid
The Archbishop Hayes SJ Grant-in-Aid for XUSHS provides quality Ateneo education to deserving students from public and private junior high schools. It is a program offered to qualified incoming Senior High School students belonging to the Top 101-200 in the XUSHS Entrance Exam and whose annual family income does not exceed Php500,000.00 (or Php150,000.00 per capita) as evidenced by the parents' certified true copy of the latest annual Income Tax Return or where not applicable, a statement from BIR of Tax Exemption with attached affidavit of sources of income.
Coverage: Equivalent to Php50,000.00 of the total school fees, plus voucher from DepEd
Number of Slots: 100
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Qualifying Entrance Examination/CSAT. (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of January)
Step 3. Apply for admissions online and scholarships online.
Step 4. Submit documentary requirements.
Step 5. Undergo interview conducted by admissions & aid office.
Step 6. Proceed to enrollment process.
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Andrew L Gotianun Sr Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT) Scholarships
The Andrew L Gotianun Sr Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT), an endowment from the Gotianun Foundation, is a two-year residential Tech-Voc Senior High School Full Scholarship for competent yet financially disadvantaged youth. The program features (1) quality instruction and learning environment, (2) intensive Jesuit-Ateneo formation, and (3) an extended academic, community, and on-the-job experience. Tuition, matriculation, books, and other school fees are all covered by this scholarship: http://www.xu.edu.ph/algcit
ALGCIT scholars will be housed in modern and safe dormitories, and hold their classes in a state-of-the-art building situated inside the Manresa complex. The new campus provides plenty of opportunities and activities for our ALGCIT scholars while they complete their academic requirements and develop their technical skills.
The four ALGCIT Tech-Voc Specializations are the following:
- Machining Technology
- Instrumentation Technology
- Mechatronics Technology
The Center has existing partnerships with numerous local and international companies to employ its graduates. Students who complete the program are also eligible to take the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) National Certificate (NC) examinations for the respective qualifications embedded in each program.
At the end of the three-year ALGCIT program, the scholars are expected to graduate world-ready, with international standard competencies, and spiritual and social commitment the Xavier Ateneo way.
INFORMATION SHEET: Scholarships for Senior High School Students
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Xavier Ateneo Tertiary Academic Scholarships (Based on XU Entrance Exam for Higher Education Performance)
The Xavier Ateneo Academic Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen, who are bonafide citizens of the Philippines, based on the XU Entrance Exam for Higher Education results. This scholarship grant is categorized into the following:
- Xavier Ateneo President’s Scholarship (Top 1-15)
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees, plus up to Php5K/semester for books and uniforms - Xavier Ateneo Merit Scholarship (Top 16-30)
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees - Xavier Ateneo Academic Scholarship (Top 31-100)
Coverage: Full tuition and matriculation only
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU entrance exam for higher education. (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of November)
- The result of the XU Entrance Exam will be released on the first week of January. You may access it through the XU website using the password given to each examinee.
- Receive notice via email of Scholarship Award.
Step 3. Apply for Admissions & Scholarships online.
Step 4. Submit documentary requirements.
Step 5. Proceed to enrolment process.
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Xavier Ateneo Saint Ignatius Loyola Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for the Top 1 & Top 2 Graduates of their Senior High School batch with at least ninety (90) completers. The applicant must take and pass the XU Entrance Exam.
Coverage:
Full Tuition and Full Matriculation
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Entrance exam for higher education (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of November)
Step 3. Apply for Admissions Online
Step 4. The qualified applicant for the St Ignatius Scholarship needs to submit the following documents.
- Application letter
Addressed to: FERDINAND T CANTULAR, PhD
Director, Admissions & Aid Office - Photocopy of Entrance Exam Result
- Printed Admissions Clerance (received via e-mail)
- Photocopy of high school report card (form 138)
- Two (2) Written letter of recommendations:
a.) School Principal
b.) Adviser or Guidance Counselor
Must state that you graduated as class Top 1/Top 2 with the specific number of graduates. - Parent's Income Tax Return (ITR of both parents)
Affidavit of source of income with amount - OFW - Photocopy of contract
- Graduation/moving up program
- White long folder
Step 5. Apply for scholarships online.
Step 6. Proceed to enrollment process.
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Saint Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid
The Saint Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid provides a financial grant for qualified incoming freshmen whose academic performance in senior high school is above average, with a General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA) score of 80% and above in the Entrance Exam for higher education and whose total annual family income does not exceed Php500,000.00 for a family of 5 (or per capita income of Php100,000) as evidenced by the parents' certified true copy of the latest annual Income Tax Return or when not applicable, a statement from BIR of Tax Exemption with attached affidavit of sources of income.
Coverage: Php25,000.00 per semester
Step 1. Register online for the entrance exam application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Entrance exam for higher education (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of November)
Step 3. Apply for admissions & scholarships online.|
Step 4. Submit documentary requirements.
Step 5. Undergo interview conducted by admissions & aid office.
Step 6. Proceed to enrollment process.
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Athletics and Performing Arts Scholarship
Varsity and members of the performing arts group (examples: dance troupe, glee club, theater group, XU Band, and other groups) are granted scholarships based on active membership and excellent performance as athletes and resident artists of Xavier Ateneo. They render service to the university and to the wider community through their active participation in the promotion of sports and culture and the arts.
INFORMATION SHEET: Scholarships for College Students
Other Scholarships
Government Scholarships (External Applications)
- CHED Scholarships
- DOST
- City College Scholarships Program
- OWWA
- PVAO
- AFP Educational Benefit
- GSIS
- Other Agencies