Starting Senior High School may come with new school expenses. Some schools offer scholarships or tuition discounts that can help reduce the cost.

If you are preparing for Grade 11, School-Based Scholarships for Incoming Grade 11 Students may provide support directly from the school where you plan to study.

These scholarships are offered by colleges, universities, and other schools. Each program has its own grades, benefits, and application rules.

This guide will help you find school-based scholarships that may be available to incoming Grade 11 students in the Philippines.

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is mainly for students who have completed or are about to complete Grade 10 and will enter Senior High School.

You may also see these terms in scholarship announcements:

• Incoming Grade 11 student
• Grade 10 graduate
• Junior High School completer
• Junior High School graduate
• Senior High School applicant
• Incoming Senior High School student

These terms usually refer to students who are preparing to start Senior High School.

However, you should always check the rules of each school. Some scholarships may only be available to students who meet certain grade, school, or admission condition

What Is a School-Based Scholarship?

A school-based scholarship is educational support offered directly by a school, college, or university.

You may qualify based on your grades, admission results, school record, or other rules set by the school.

School-based scholarships may be available to:

• Students with strong academic performance
• Incoming students who meet certain grade requirements
• Students accepted by the school
• Students from certain grade levels or programs
• Students who meet other scholarship rules set by the school

Some scholarships may cover part of the tuition fee, while others may provide a larger tuition discount or other forms of school support.

Important Application Reminder

School-based scholarships have different application schedules and guidelines. Each school sets its own timeline, eligibility rules, available slots, and selection process.

Some scholarships may be offered every school year, while others may only open during a certain admission or enrollment period.

The scholarships listed in this guide may not always be open for application. Before you apply, always check the latest information from the school.

Make sure to check:

• Current application period and deadline
• Updated eligibility rules
• Required documents
• Scholarship or tuition benefits
• Admission requirements
• Application steps and official submission link

Preparing your documents early can help you avoid delays, especially if the scholarship has limited slots or a short application period.

School-Based Scholarship Programs

Below are school-based scholarships that you may consider if you are an incoming Grade 11 student in the Philippines.

National University (NU)

1. NU-Nationalian Senior High School Scholarship Program

The NU-Nationalian Senior High School Scholarship Program provides a tuition discount to qualified students who meet the school’s academic requirements.

You may qualify if you meet NU’s school-level eligibility requirement and have no grade lower than 90 in any subject from the 1st Quarter to the 4th Quarter grading period. Check the official NU guidelines to confirm the latest qualifications before applying.

Who should check this: Incoming Senior High School students with grades of at least 90 in every subject from the 1st to 4th Quarter

Before You Apply

Before submitting your application, read the latest scholarship guidelines from the school.

Make sure to:

• Check if the scholarship is currently available.
• Confirm that incoming Grade 11 students are eligible.
• Review the latest grade requirements.
• Check the admission rules of the school.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Follow the official application steps.
• Submit your application before the deadline.
• Check the school’s official page for updates.

School scholarship rules may change from one school year to another.

Always use the official website, admission page, scholarship page, or verified social media page of the school.

References

The information in this guide was verified using the scholarship details, guidelines, and announcements provided for the following school and scholarship provider:

• National University (NU)
• Philscholar

Scholarship details may change without prior notice. Application schedules, eligibility requirements, benefits, available slots, and admission rules are determined by the school.

Always check the latest official announcement before applying.

Research Note: This guide was prepared and verified with the help of partners, volunteers, and the CRA team.

Please note that being included in this guide does not necessarily mean that the scholarship is currently accepting applications. Always visit the official school or scholarship page for the latest application period, requirements, benefits, and application procedures.