As an educational institution, Xavier University offers scholarships and financial grants to students who excel in academics, sports, and culture and arts.

The Director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) together with the Scholarship Committee oversees the administration of the scholarships and Grants-In-Aid.

Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded each year or semester for incoming freshmen and upperclassmen for their superior academic performance. Students who meet the selection criteria are required to submit documentary requirements and go through an interview with the Scholarship Committee and the OSFA Director. The awardee maintains the scholarship or grant as long as grade compliance and other scholarship requirements are met every semester. Academic scholarships are either University funded or provided by government and private donors.

Grants-in-Aid (G-i-A)

G-i-As are distinct from academic scholarships. Some grants are more like gifts reflecting XU’s desire to witness to justice and to serve the poor. G-i-As are primarily awarded based on the assessed financial capability of the family. The grant is renewable every semester based on financial assessment, grade requirement and other obligations as stated in the scholarship manual. The OSFA Director with the College Scholarship Board sees to the administration of the St Francis Xavier Grants-in-Aid and other grants funded by the University and other private benefactors/donors.

Athletics and Performing Arts Scholarship

Varsity and members of the performing arts group (e.g. 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 the University. 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.

Scholarship Application Process

1. Take the required XU Qualifying Entrance Examination  (Schedule for Entrance Exams:  Every Saturday of November)

2. Result of the XU Entrance Exam will be released first week of January through XU Website using the password given to each examinee. (For Val/Sal, proceed to step 3)

3. Those who are qualified to apply based on the cut-off scores are instructed to download the following scholarship forms:

   • Academic Scholarship Application Form

     • for Academic Scholarship (2 copies)

     • St Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid Application Form

     • for St Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid (2 copies)

   • Scholarship Recommendation Form  (2 copies)

   • Val/Sal Scholarship Application Form (Forms available at OSFA, 2 copies)

4. Submit to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Xavier University the following necessary documents on or before the deadline set:

   • Duly filled-up Academic Scholarship Application Form or St Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid Application Form or Val/Sal

   • Scholarship Application Form (2 copies)

   • Printed result of the entrance test

   • Two signed and sealed scholarship recommendations (use downloadable form) from

     • 1 Principal

     • 2 Adviser or Guidance Counselor (For Val/Sal: Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: one from HS Principal and one from Subject Teacher or Guidance Counselor stating that the applicant is the High School Valedictorian or Salutatorian with a total number of high school graduates.)

   • Photocopy of Secondary Student’s Permanent Record (Form 137-A complete up to the last grading period) certified correct by the Principal.

   • Clear photocopy of Parents’ Income Tax Return or where not applicable, a statement from BIR of tax exemption. (For a statement of BIR of Tax Exemption Certification, please attach all other required documents, e.g. Certificate of Indigency from City Social Welfare and Development, City Assessment Department, etc.)

   • Additional requirements for Valedictorian/Salutatorian:

     • Letter of Application addressed to the Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City.

     • Copy of School Graduation Program

   • Additional requirements for St Francis Xavier Grant-in-Aid:

     • Certificate of employment and compensation (including bonuses, commissions, allowance)

     • If OFW’s must submit a copy of employment contract

     • Photocopy copy of pay slip for the last 3 months prior to submission of application form.

     • If parents are self-employed, submit a detailed description of the nature of work or business and an income and expense financial statement for the previous year

     • If parents are retired or were retrenched within the past 3 years, submit a copy of the Certificate of Retirement or separation with the amount of retirement/separation benefits received.

     • Photocopy of latest electric and water bills for the last 3 months prior to submission of application form.

5. Interview by College Scholarship Board Committee (For Val/Sal, proceed to step 8)

6. Receive notice of Scholarship Award through the High School Principal

7. Return Acceptance/Non Acceptance Slip to Scholarship Office (Deadline for submission:  Third week of April)

8. Process admission requirements

9. Proceed to Scholarship Office upon enrolment for the following:

   • Tuition exemption slip

   • Fill out subjects enrolled in the scholars’ academic record

   • Scholarship Contract  for the signatures of scholar and parents