Bacolod City – A memorandum of agreement was signed recently between 415 incoming scholars of the Negros Occidental provincial government and Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, held in Bacolod City.
The scholars, who came from various local government units in the province, underwent screening through a series of exams and interviews before qualifying for the scholarship.
A statement from the Provincial Government Public Information Office said that scholars will enjoy free tuition and miscellaneous fees, and book and uniform allowances.
They form part of the 1,276 scholars of the provincial government for the school year 2024-2025 under 13 scholarship categories, who are enrolled in different schools and universities.
The MOA signing was witnessed by Board Member Rita Gatuslao, chairman of the SP Committee on Education, and Karen Dinsay, head of the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division.
Among the scholarship categories are PAGKAON Scholarship Grant, PAGKAON – Food Technology, PAGKAON – Degree Completion Scholarship, District Educational Scholarship, Degree Completion Scholarship, Indigenous Peoples’ Scholarship, Negros Occ. Provincial Medical and Nursing Scholarship, Provincial Educational Assistance to Capitol Employees, Best of Negros, Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities, Scholarship for Children of Non-Returning OFW’s, Midwifery Scholarship, and Degree Completion Scholarship for OFWs.
In his message during the MOA signing, Lacson urged the scholars to be responsible students and to take full advantage of the chance to learn and grow.
“This MOA signing represents a new door to a world of opportunities awaiting you. As you venture into this new chapter, always remember that you are also paving the way on behalf of the other young Negrenses who are going to follow in your footsteps,” he said. (Gilbert Bayoran via The Visayan Daily Star)