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benefits for failure to finish his/her studies within the prescribed duration of
the contract. (OO #6-2012, item 1F)
2.5. It shall be the policy of the University to see to it that scholars, fellows and
other grantees must enroll and study only in Higher Education Institutions
with proven integrity, quality and standards. They must have CHED
authority/recognition to offer said program and the program must have an
accreditation of at least Level III or better by any of the recognized
accrediting agencies in the Philippines. (OO #6-2012, item 1D) or are
declared by CHED as Centers of Development (COD) or Centers of
Excellence (COE).
2.6. It shall be the policy of the University to avoid in-breeding by way of enjoining
IFSU employees to pursue higher education studies in SUCs/HEIs other
than the Ifugao State University.
2.7. All types of grants are intended to improve the qualification and the working
competence of the individual staff, so that, unless for strongly justifiable
reasons, the field of study/training of the grantee must be in line with his/her
field of specialization and/or actual function in the University. (FSDC
Resolution No. 5 Series of 2015)
2.8. Scholars, fellows and other higher level grantees shall enter into a
study/training contract with the University.
2.9. In no case shall units earned, a degree or training achieved by any
employee be recognized by the University if without previous approval by
the Institution and/or higher government authority.
2.10. University financial and other support to any type of grant shall be based on
priorities and program goals of the University.
2.11. Funds for the purpose will be sourced out from foe University income from
fees and the General Fund. (OO #6-2012 item 1B) Hence, privileges of
grantees, especially as they relate to finances, shall be covered by DBM,
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
2.12. No grantee who finishes foe degree sought for shall be allowed to apply for
a higher degree until or unless he/she has complied with the provision No.
10 hereof, except in cases when the grantee has been awarded another
scholarship grant where the University shall not spend for his/her study.
2.13. No member of the faculty and staff shall enjoy more than one (1) full
scholarship/fellowship grant at a time.
2.14. In no case shall a grantee working towards a degree be allowed to change
his/her specialization or to transfer to another institution without approval by
the University and/or the sponsoring agency.
2.15. Employees on study grant but not enrolled during summer or a certain term
must report to official work in foe University otherwise he/she shall be
considered absent which shall be charged against any earned leave credits
or be considered as leave without pay after following proper procedures in
the application of foe leave law.
2.16. Deferment of study leave is discouraged except on the following cases and
upon approval by the University President:

2.16.1. Maternity leave
2.16.2. Serious illness or accident which affects foe mental-
physical capacity of the grantee
2.16.3. Absence of subject or course offered during a particular