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 Scholarship Exam (CSAT) and categorized into the following:
- XUSHS President’s Scholarship Grant (Top 1-10 of CSAT)
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees, with 10K allowance for textbooks and uniforms
- XUSHS Merit Scholarship Grant (Top 11-20 of CSAT)
Coverage: Full tuition, matriculation, and other school fees
- XUSHS Academic Scholarship Grant (Top 21-100 of CSAT)
Coverage: Full tuition and matriculation only
Step 1. Register online for the Admission/Scholarship application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Scholarship/Entrance Examination/CSAT. If CSAT was not taken at XU, please bring the original and one photocopy of your CSAT result at the University Testing Center for uploading. (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.
c) Download and submit the Confirmation Slip on or before the 1st week of March for the contract signing.
Step 3. 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 fifty (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 Admission/Scholarship 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)
The qualified applicant for the Top 1 or Top 2 scholarship needs to submit the following documents:
a) Letter of Application addressed to the Director, Admissions and Aid Office, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
b) Certification from your Senior High School Principal stating that the applicant is the Valedictorian or Salutatorian in their batch with at least 90 SHS graduates.
c) Copy of School Graduation Program
Step 3. Proceed to enrolment 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 with a General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA) score of at least 86% in the XU Entrance Exam (CSAT) 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 to cover a portion of the school fees, plus voucher from DepEd
Number of Slots: 150
Step 1. Register online for the Admission/Scholarship 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)
The qualified applicant for Archbishop James TG Hayes SJ grant-in-aid needs to submit the following documents:
a) Two filled-out recommendation form (downloadable online): one from your JHS Principal and one from your Class Adviser/Guidance Counselor
b) Certification from the Junior High School Principal stating that the applicant is part of the top 10% of the JHS batch with at least 50 completers.
Step 3. Proceed to enrolment 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:
- Machine 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 Academic Scholarships (Based on Admission Exam Performance)
The Xavier Ateneo Academic Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen, who are bonafide citizens of the Philippines, based on the XU Entrance Exam (RTCU) 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 Php10K allowance 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 Admission/Scholarship application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Qualifying Entrance Examination/RTCU. (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.
- Download and submit the Confirmation Slip on or before the 1st week of March for the contract signing.
Step 3. Proceed to enrolment process.
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Xavier Ateneo Saint Ignatius Loyola Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of their Senior High School batch. The applicant must take and pass the XU Entrance Exam.
Coverage:
Full Tuition and Full Matriculation (for Valedictorian and Salutatorian)
Step 1. Register online for the Admission/Scholarship application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Qualifying Entrance/RTCU (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of November)
The qualified applicant for the Val/Sal scholarship needs to submit the following documents:
a) Letter of Application addressed to the Director, Admissions and Aid Office, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
b) Certification from your Senior High School Principal stating that the applicant is the Valedictorian or Salutatorian in their batch with at least 90 SHS graduates.
c) Copy of School Graduation Program
Step 3. Proceed to enrolment 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 86-94% in the XU Scholarship Exam (RTCU) 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 Admission/Scholarship application through the XU website: http://www.xu.edu.ph/apply
Step 2. Take the required XU Qualifying Entrance/RTCU (Schedule for Entrance Exams: Every Saturday of November)
The qualified applicant for the St Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid needs to submit the following documents:
- The result of the XU Entrance Exam will be released on the first week of January on the XU website. To access it, use the account and password given to each examinee.
- Submit online the clear scanned copy of the following document (Deadline of application: TBA):
i. Two filled-out recommendation forms (downloadable online): one from the Senior High School Principal and one from Class Adviser/Guidance Counselor
ii. Income Tax Return of both parents or if not applicable, BIR statement of Tax Exemption with attached Affidavit of Sources of Income
iii. Latest 1x1 picture
iv. Printed Scholarship Offer Letter and bring the hard copy of the scanned documents for the interview with the Scholarship Board Committee
v. Receive notice via email of the Scholarship Award
vi. Download and submit the Confirmation Slip on or before the 1st week of March for the contract signing.
Disclaimer: The aforementioned requirements are requisites for the approval of your grant application.
Step 3. Proceed to enrolment 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