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3.18.8.1.2. Magna – 75%
3.18.8.1.3. Cumlaude – 50%

3.18.8.2. The scholarship may be renewed if the grantee carries a minimum load of 9 units and obtains
an average of:
1.0 : 100% disc TF
1.25 : 75% disc TF
1.50 : 50%
With no grade of 2.0

3.18.9. Private Scholarships
These scholarships shall be given to students by private donors as well as private donors
such as the Alumni Association and/or private individuals. The criteria/guidelines thereof are
generally specified by the donors.

3.19. General Government Scholarship Guidelines
3.19.1. Selection Criteria. The following criteria on scholarships shall be observed:
3.19.1.1. Priority shall be given to those students taking courses directly concerned with food production
(i.e. Agro-forestry, Animal & Crop Sciences) and natural resources (i.e. forestry);
3.19.1.2. Relatively good grades in High School. The general point average (GPA) and University
Entrance examination scores shall be considered;
3.19.1.3. Favorable result of interview, which includes articulateness of applicants, and personality. Views
on some pervasive issues, etc.; and
3.19.1.4. Economic Status. Those who are relatively poor shall be given preference.

3.20. Requirements to Maintain Scholarship. To maintain one’s scholarship, a student shall:
3.20.1. Have good scholastic standing with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 80% or better
with no failing, incomplete, or conditional grades in the immediately preceding semester if they
are to continue enjoying the scholarship. (Except for Academic Scholars who have to maintain
required passing grades);
3.20.2. Maintain good moral character;
3.20.3. Have no violation of the Student Manual as determined by the Student Scholarship Section;
3.20.4. No infraction or breach of any of the terms and conditions set by the donor and/or IFSU as
contained in the scholarship agreement;
3.20.5. Be of good health, physically, mentally and emotionally;
3.20.6. Carry the required regular academic load for each semester/term depending on the curriculum
of the course he/she is pursuing and thus, cannot drop any of his/her subjects without prior
approval of his/her adviser in consultation with the Student Scholarship Section; and
3.20.7. Subject to the conditions set by the grantor (where applicable) take leave of absence only with
the prior approval of the Student Scholarship Section.

3.21. Other Requirements. Hereunder are the policies relative to government scholarship.
3.21.1. Execution of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to set forth the details of scholarship between
IFSU and the donor/grantor, and the grantee/scholar and the grantor/donor.
3.21.2. Determine if the study grant may be permitted by the Scholarship Section with the concurrence
of the donor/grantor in case of illness that causes substantial interruption of the scholar’s
classes. This must be supported by a medical certificate duly issued by a government physician.
3.21.3. With the concurrence of the donor/grantor, another student may be selected to replace any
scholar who fails: Provided however, that in the absence of another screening , he/she is next in
rank among the grantees conducted by the screening done by the Student Scholarship Section;
Provided further that in case no student can duly qualify, a student in the year level of the
scholar who failed, may be selected pursuant to the same screening procedures; and

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