The UniFAST Free Higher Education Program, implemented under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (Republic Act No. 10931), provides eligible students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and state-run technical-vocational institutions with free tuition and other school fees.

Recipients: All eligible undergraduate students may avail of this benefit for a maximum period of five (5) years, except those pursuing a second undergraduate degree.

In addition to the Free Higher Education Act, students have access to a range of scholarship programs supported by government agencies and private funding organizations. 

  • Internal Scholarships
  • External Scholarships

Internal Scholarships

A. Barangay Official’s Dependents/SK Study Scholarship

Beneficiaries: Dependents of qualified barangay officials and incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials who meet the university’s admission requirements and are enrolled in agriculture, agriculture-related, agricultural engineering, fisheries, forestry, environmental, or rural development programs.

Privileges: Free tuition fees, with the scholarship continuing until the end of the semester if the sponsoring barangay or SK official’s term of office ends.


B. Tagbanua and other Outstream Cultural Communities Scholarship

Beneficiaries: Students belonging to recognized cultural minority groups in Palawan, including Tagbanua, Palaw-an, Batac, Cuyunon, and others who meet the academic and other scholarship requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees; ₱800.00 monthly food allowance; ₱500.00 book allowance per semester; free board at the university dormitory, if preferred; and ₱5,000.00 thesis allowance.


C. Library Educational Assistance

Beneficiaries: Qualified students who demonstrate financial need and successfully complete the required library work apprenticeship and screening process.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees in exchange for participation in library work.


D. Clean & Green Educational Assistantship

Beneficiaries: Qualified students who demonstrate financial need, meet the program requirements, and successfully complete the required fieldwork apprenticeship.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees in exchange for participation in Clean and Green fieldwork activities.


E. University Athletic Scholarship (renamed from Athletic/Varsity Educational Assistance)

Beneficiaries: Bonafide WPU students who are active members of the University varsity team or officially recognized sports groups, enrolled in the required academic load, maintaining passing grades, and who successfully pass the required try-outs.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees; free dormitory accommodation; ₱1,000.00 monthly living allowance; and opportunities to represent WPU in local, regional, national, and international competitions. The scholarship is renewable every semester upon meeting the qualifications.


F. Singkadan Scholarship (renamed from Performing Arts Educational Assistantship)

Beneficiaries: Bonafide WPU students who are active members of recognized university performing arts groups, meet the prescribed academic load, and pass the required audition.

Privileges: Full tuition and miscellaneous fee waiver; free dormitory accommodation; admission exam exemption for qualified incoming first-year students; opportunity to represent WPU in competitions; ₱1,000 monthly living allowance; and scholarship renewal each semester upon meeting the requirements.

MAIN CAMPUSSLOT
Himigyaw20
Combo5
Theater Arts10
PPC CAMPUS
Dance Group10
Choral10
Orchestra/Marching/Acoustic Band15
Acoustic Band5

G. Educational Privilege to Children of WPU Employees

Beneficiaries: Legitimate children of permanent WPU faculty and staff who meet the scholarship requirements and are not receiving other scholarship grants.

Privileges: Full tuition fee waiver for the first child enrolled at WPU; 50% tuition fee waiver for the second child; and 25% tuition fee waiver for the third child.


H. Special Privilege to Children of WPU Early Retirees

Beneficiaries: Single and dependent children of qualified WPU early retirees who meet the program requirements and are not receiving other scholarship grants.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


I. ROTC Office Study Grant

Beneficiaries: Bonafide WPU students serving as the ROTC Corps Commander or staff officers (S1 to S4) who meet the program requirements.

Privileges: Full tuition fee waiver for the Corps Commander and 50% tuition fee waiver for S1 to S4 officers.


J. Supreme Student Council (SSC) President Financial Assistance

Beneficiaries: The elected President of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) who meets the prescribed requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


K. Mr. and Ms. WPU Financial Assistance

Beneficiaries: The reigning Mr. and Ms. WPU who meet the prescribed scholarship requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


L. AFFA (BS Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Agricultural Engineering) Scholarship

Beneficiaries: Incoming, transferee, or shifter students who are willing to take agriculture-related courses such as BS Agriculture, BS Forestry, BS Agricultural Engineering, and BS Fisheries, with a general weighted average of 80% or its equivalent, and who pass the University’s qualifying examination.

Privileges: Free full tuition and miscellaneous fees.


M. Scholarship to Persons with Disability (RA 9442) (renamed from Educational    Assistance to Person with Disability)

Beneficiaries: Students who are persons with disability and meet the scholarship requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees; ₱1,500.00 monthly living allowance; and a one-time thesis allowance of ₱5,000.00.


N. Educational Assistance to Indigenous People (IPs)

Beneficiaries: Indigenous students who are indigent, with an annual income not exceeding ₱60,000.00, a GWA above 85% or its equivalent, and who meet the other program requirements and selection criteria.

Privileges: Free tuition and miscellaneous fees.


O. Educational Assistance to Children Solo Parent (RA 8972)

Beneficiaries: Unmarried, unemployed, and dependent children of solo parents who are not more than 21 years old and meet the scholarship requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


P. Educational Privilege to Dependents of Military Personnel Who Die or Become Incapacitated in Line of Duty (PD 577)

Beneficiaries: Legitimate dependents of military personnel who die or become incapacitated in the line of duty and meet the scholarship requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


Q. Suki Financial Assistance

Beneficiaries: Third child and succeeding siblings enrolled at WPU whose first two siblings have completed bachelor’s degrees at the University and who meet the program requirements.

Privileges: Free tuition fee.


R. Palaisgèn Scholarship (for Tagbanua Students)

Beneficiaries: WPU students of Tagbanua descent with at least 50% blood affiliation who maintain passing grades in all subjects taken.

Privileges: ₱1,500.00 monthly living allowance and a one-time thesis allowance of ₱5,000.00.

External Scholarships

A. UniFAST - Tertiary Education Subsidy

Beneficiaries: Students from households identified in the DSWD Listahanan, prioritized based on estimated per capita household income.

Privileges: ₱10,000.00 per semester.


B. UniFAST- Tulong Dunong Program – Tertiary Education Subsidy

Beneficiaries: Filipino students pursuing their first undergraduate degree in an SUC whose combined gross household income of their parents or guardian does not exceed ₱400,000.00.

Privileges: ₱7,500.00 per semester.


C. LGU El Nido – Comprehensive Scholarship Program

Beneficiaries: Students enrolled in the covered course, have submitted their Certification of Grades and Certificate of Registration, complied with all the necessary requirements for qualification and have been issued with the appropriate certification from the Secretariat under the office of the Municipal Government of El Nido.

Privileges: Not more than ₱10,000.00 per semester


D. DA – Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Grant-In-Aid for Higher Education Program

Beneficiaries: Qualified and deserving undergraduate students enrolled or intending to enroll in CHED-recognized higher education institutions offering agriculture, forestry, fisheries, veterinary medicine, and related agricultural programs.

Benefits:

BenefitsPer SemesterPer AY
Tuition and Other School FeesFREEFREE
Stipend₱17,500₱35,000
Book Allowance₱2,500₱5,000
Total₱20,000₱40,000

E. CHED Merit Scholarships/Grants

  • Full Scholar Beneficiaries: Senior High School graduates or graduating students with a GWA of at least 90% (or its equivalent) and a family income not exceeding ₱400,000.00.
  • Full Scholar Privileges: ₱40,000.00 per year.
  • Half Scholar Beneficiaries: Senior High School graduates or graduating students with a GWA of at least 85% (or its equivalent) and a family income not exceeding ₱400,000.00.
  • Half Scholar Privileges: ₱20,000.00 per year.

F. Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho)

Beneficiaries: Children and dependents of qualified coconut farmers who are enrolled in priority degree programs and meet the program’s academic and financial requirements.

Privileges: ₱40,000 educational assistance per semester.