UP Law Scholarship 2023-2024 | Apply NOW

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UP College of Law Scholarship 2023 is open to apply for all eligible Filipinos. In a recent Facebook post on June 19, 2023, the University of the Philippines College of Law has announced the Law Scholarship program for the year 2023-2024.

The University of the Philippines College of Law is recognized for its constant commitment to academic success and public service. It celebrated its centenary year in 2011 as the premier institution of what is now the UP Law Complex.

Table of Contents

• UP Law Scholarship
• Benefits of UP Law Scholarship
• Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship
• Documentary Requirements
• Important Notes
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply for Scholarship
• FAQ

UP Law Scholarship

The UP College of Law was one of the first seven colleges formed following the establishment of the University of the Philippines on June 18, 1908, by Act No. 1870 of the Philippine Assembly.

The Law Scholarship program at University of the Philippines aims to empower and support bright persons in their pursuit of legal education while also encouraging excellence, diversity, and social responsibility in the Philippine legal profession.

Prospective students interested in applying for UP Law scholarships should carefully consider the program’s qualifying conditions and application procedures.

Benefits of UP Law Scholarship

The list of benefits a UP Law scholar will receive for the First Semester of AY 2023-2024, are as follows:

• A full tuition and miscellaneous fees award,
• An internet & book allowance of PhP 10,000.00), and
• A monthly stipend for three to four months at Php 10,000.00/month).

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship

The eligibility criteria required to apply for this scholarship is as follows:

• The approval of applications for the Regular Scholarship is determined primarily based on need,
• Academic merit is only a secondary consideration.
• Applicants that face serious economic, personal, and family dynamics or situations (especially those aggravated by the current pandemic) that hamper their study of law are given priority over other cases.

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Documentary Requirements

Following is the list of documents required to apply for scholarship:

1. An accomplished Application Form (link given below)
2. Letter of Intent detailing ALL the justifiable reasons why the applicant should be granted a scholarship. Justifiable reasons include any existing hardships that affect the applicant’s studies. Diversity (e.g., self-ascription as an LGBTQ+, member of an Indigenous Cultural Community/Indigenous Peoples, single parent) are also considered factors.
3. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of the applicant (if employed), spouse (if married and spouse is employed), father & mother (if one or both are retired but still support the applicant, a letter from the parent/s detailing the pension received may suffice), and siblings (if all are working & financially supporting the applicant), or guardian.
4. Photos of your home (on the front, the living room, kitchen, and applicant’s bedroom) and the following assets in your household:
   • Aircon
   • Stove
   • Laptop / Computer
   • Tablet
   • Smartphone/s
   • TV
   • Refrigerator
   • Washing Machine

Application requirements #2, #3 and #4 must be emailed to [email protected].

Important Notes

Here are some important points which every candidate must keep in mind while applying for the scholarship:

• Take note that background checks will be conducted in relation to the application.
• Deadlines shall be strictly applied.
• The totality of the factors provided in the application will be considered for the scholarship. The selection is made through the examination of the following:
  • Application Form
  • Income Tax Return
  • Asset Form
  • SFA/STS Results
  • Diversity
  • Background Checks/ Validation
  • Interviews (through phone calls)
• Applicants will be interviewed if some matters in their application need clarification. Kindly ensure that you are available for this should the need arise.

Application Deadline

The UP Law Scholarship is open to apply from 1 July 2023 to 30 July 2023. It is to be noted that deadlines shall be strictly applied.

How to Apply for Scholarship

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by filling the Scholarship Application form online.

FAQ

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[Source: University of the Philippines College of Law]