The Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Scholarship Program 2026 is a nationwide educational assistance initiative launched by the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to help deserving college students continue their studies. The program aims to provide financial assistance to students in every barangay across the Philippines through the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF).
Under the program, each barangay receives funding, with ₱100,000 allocated for scholarships. This amount will support five Presidential Scholars per barangay, with each scholar receiving ₱20,000 in educational assistance. More than 200,000 students nationwide are expected to benefit from the initiative.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- ₱20,000 educational assistance
- Financial support for tuition and school fees
- Assistance for books and learning materials
- School supplies and academic requirements
- Transportation and other education-related expenses
The grant is intended to help students complete their studies and reduce the financial burden on their families.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants are generally expected to meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a Filipino citizen
- Must be a resident of the barangay where the application is filed
- Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in college
- Must come from a low-income or financially challenged family
- Must have good moral character
- Must have satisfactory academic standing
Priority may be given to:
- Incoming 4th-year college students
- Students at risk of dropping out
- Students from families with no college graduates
- Qualified TESDA scholars in some barangays
Requirements may vary depending on the implementing barangay.
Documentary Requirements
Applicants may be asked to submit:
- Barangay Certificate of Residency
- School ID
- Proof of Enrollment or Certificate of Registration (COR)
- Report Card or Transcript of Records
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Valid Government-Issued ID
- Certificate of Indigency
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Other documents required by the barangay scholarship committee
The final requirements will depend on the guidelines issued by each barangay.
How to Avail the Scholarship
Step 1: Monitor Barangay Announcements
Visit your barangay hall or follow your barangay’s official Facebook page for scholarship announcements and application schedules.
Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents
Gather all required documents before the application period opens.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Applications may be accepted through:
- Barangay Hall registration
- Online application forms (if available)
- Designated scholarship offices
- Community application drives
Step 4: Attend Screening and Interview
Qualified applicants may undergo document verification, interviews, or evaluation by a scholarship selection committee.
Step 5: Wait for the Results
Successful applicants will be notified through text messages, phone calls, social media announcements, or postings at the barangay hall.
Application Deadline
Because this program is distributed across tens of thousands of barangays, there is no single, unified national deadline date. The program rollout is ongoing nationwide. Several barangays have already set their localized schedules and started releasing funds, while others are currently formatting their application windows.
Important Reminder
There is currently no centralized national application portal for the scholarship. Applicants should coordinate directly with their barangay hall and avoid unofficial websites or individuals claiming to process scholarship applications. Always verify information through official government and barangay channels.