Types of Financial Assistance

Valedictorian / Salutatorian Entrance Scholarships

The Valedictorian/Salutatorian (VAL/SAL) Entrance Scholarship program is a student assistance arrangement whereby qualified freshmen students will enjoy basic tuition fee reduction for one (1) school year of fifty percent or one hundred percent waiver, depending on their academic achievement from their secondary education.

Eligibility:
For new applicants:
High school graduates, whether public or private from a Department of Education (DepED) recognized school, who obtained honors during graduation as Valedictorian or Salutatorian. An applicant must pass the qualifying entrance examination at any AMA Education System school.

For renewal during the First Year:
A VAL/SAL grantee shall continuously enjoy a scholarship for one school year during his/her Freshmen year subject to renewal every Trimester. The grantee must at all times be enrolled in all required academic and non-academic subjects.

A VAL/SAL grantee must obtain a grade of no lower than 2.50 in any academic or non-academic subject for the whole school year with General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.75 or better on a minimum load of fifteen (15) units every Trimester for the entire school year.

Renewal after First Year:
A VAL/SAL grantee may enjoy continued scholarship during his/her Sophomore to Senior years IF he or she qualifies for the competitive Academic Excellence (ACAEX) scholarship (see separate guidelines).

Scholarship Privileges:
Amount of discount:
100% for Valedictorian
50% for Salutatorian

Where applicable:
Tuition Fees only