ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / September 11, 2008) – A Filipino lawmaker granted scholarships to over 200 mostly poor, but deserving students in Zamboanga City in Mindanao island.
Rep. Maria Isabelle Climaco and representatives from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) handed over checks to finance school expenses and the allowances of 235 students on Thursday.
Fifteen students were also granted scholarship certificates from the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
The scholarship program, Climaco said, is part of her project and included in the solon’s legislative agenda and being implemented through the CHED regional office.
Most of the scholars are students from the Western Mindanao State University, the Zamboanga State Polytechnic College, Zamboanga State College Marine Sciences and Technology and TESDA.
Climaco, a native of Zamboanga City, is an advocate of children and women’s rights and active in humanitarian missions here. She also founded the “Escuela de la Infancia,” and one of the most influential politicians in Zamboanga City. (Mindanao Examiner)
1 comment:
hello.
How can i avail the said scholarship? How to apply? I am a student of MSU-gensan and I really need scholarship that will finance me3 on my school needs.
Thank you.
I am looking forward for you response.
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