Grant-in-Aid (G.I.A.) Scholarship Program

https://jhs.addu.edu.ph/gia

About the Scholarship

The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Scholarship Program is a financial aid type of scholarship dedicated to providing financial assistance to intellectually capable students facing financial challenges, who aspire to receive a Jesuit education at Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School (ADDU-JHS).

Applications undergo thorough screening, deliberation, and allocation by the Scholarship and Aid Committee. Recommendations regarding GIA matters are then presented to the Principal.

Notification of application results, whether accepted or denied, will be communicated to applicants via email. It is important to note that an annual renewal process is required for this scholarship.

Grant-in-Aid (G.I.A.) Scholarship Applicationfor SY 2025-2026 is NOW CLOSED.

Please be informed that although the application form is still accessible, the April 30, 2025 deadline is final. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
Other Aid: Officially enrolled Grade 7 may apply for the ESC government subsidy online at jhs.addu.edu.ph/esc
Thank you for your understanding!

Schedule

Start of GIA Applications: March 21, 2025

Deadline of New/Renewal Online Application Form: April 30, 2025 [CLOSED]

Deadline of Recommendations & Requirements Submissions: April 30, 2025

Interviews, Deliberations, Home Visits, and Releasing of Results: First Week of June

New Applicants

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

New Applicants

ELIGIBILITY:

Who can apply for a new application?

  • Incoming Grade 7 or transfer students who have processed their admission to ADDU-JHS 
  • Incoming Grade 8-10 old students who are first time applicants

The student applicant:

  • Must be a Filipino citizen currently residing in Davao City
  • Must intend to enroll in the Face-to-Face Learning Modality
  • Must have a Family income that does not exceed the Php 500,000 per annum threshold for a family with one (1) child. Additional Php 50,000 every additional child.
  • Must comply with the Grade Requirement:
    • Final Average of each subject of at least 85% (AP)
    • Final General Average rating of at least 85% (AP)
    • Final Deportment Rating of at least 90.00% or Excellent

REQUIREMENTS:

A) Two (2) GIA Recommendations

a.1 Choose from any of the following:

– Guidance Counselor/Class Moderator/Subject Teacher of the previous school year

– Religious Leader/Barangay Captain/Purok Leader

– Recommender must personally know the applicant and his/her family’s financial status

– Recommender must not be a family member up to the third degree.

a.2 Recommendation Form Link: https://bit.ly/addujhs-sy2526-giarecommend

a.3 The applicant must send the G.I.A. Recommendation Form link to two chosen recommenders.

B) Documents to be Submitted in the Form:

1. Latest ID photo with white background

2. Official Report Card from previous grade level attended or alternative documents

Alternative Documents:

Upload both:

2.a Official Report Card from SY 2023-2024 and

2.b Latest Available Report Card from SY 2024-2025. Reference Copies of Transcript of Records are accepted.

1. Once the report card is available, email it to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph. Application shall not be processed until the final report card is not submitted before the given deadline. Consequently, the grant will not be awarded if final grades do not meet grade requirements.

2. The report card must not be cropped and blurry. It must show the school name, applicant’s name, grade level and section, Principal’s name and signature and other important details.

3. Clear Photo of Annual Income Tax Return Certificate (ITR for 2024) of BOTH PARENTS (family income must not exceed the Php 500,000 per annum threshold for a family with one (1) child; Additional Php 50,000 every additional child) or alternative documents

Alternative Documents:

3.1 For Parents with LOW INCOME: Upload a B.I.R. Certification of No Income or Exemption from filing the ITR. You can request this document from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (B.I.R.). Barangay Certification is NOT accepted

3.2 For OFW Parents: Upload the Certificate of Employment indicating the salary/wages received or Overseas Employment Certificate issued by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Virtual employees based in the Philippines are NOT considered OFWs.

4. Two (2) Consecutive Light bills (between January-March 2025)

– Bills must reflect address of applicant

5. Two (2) Consecutive Water bills (between January-March 2025)

– Bills must reflect address of applicant

6. Recent and clear full view/wide angle photo of the following:

6.1 Front of the whole house which includes the house number. If residing in a building, condominium, or apartment, please submit a photo of the whole building.

6.2 Kitchen (main and dirty kitchen with the refrigerator in the photo)

6.3 Sleeping area of applicant

7. Photo of Sketched map of the applicant’s residence

Application Process

Application Process for New Applicants

Step #1: The applicant must send the G.I.A. Recommendation Form link to two chosen recommenders.

Step #2: Complete the Online GIA Application Form at https://bit.ly/addujhs-gia-sy2526new, upload the required documents, and click submit.

Step #3: Wait for confirmation email and other updates.

ONLINE APPLICATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. For onsite application, you may be assisted by visiting the AAAAO at the ADDU JHS Matina Campus. Bring complete requirements.

 

 

Renewal Applicants

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

Renewal Applicants

ELIGIBILITY:

Incoming Grade 8-10 who were previously granted a G.I.A. scholarship in SY2024-2025. The application for renewal S.Y.2024-2025 Obligations have been COMPLIED:

  1. Scholarship Agreement for SY 2024-2025 is signed by parent/guardian on or before end of GIA application deadline. Visit the Admissions, Aid, and Alumni Affairs Office personally during office hours to sign the agreement.
  2. Individual Conference Log (ICL) Card is submitted to AAAAO on or before the end of GIA application deadline

Important: Failure to comply with these obligations disqualifies the scholar from applying for renewal

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Duly accomplished Online GIA Renewal Application Form

2. Optional: APPEAL LETTER: If you wish to request an increase of grant, please send a formal appeal letter addressed to the Scholarship & Aid Committee. It may be submitted via email to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph.

Subject: GIA Renewal – Increase Appeal Letter

The following requirements must be attached to the letter:

  • Latest ITR for both parents
  • Latest light and water bills
  • Other documents in support to the appeal

Recommendation Letter: If an appeal has been made, the applicant must request a recommendation letter from his/her Guidance Counselor/Class Moderator/Subject Teacher of the previous school year. The recommender must directly send the recommendation letter via email to jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph with the subject: GIA Recommendation for Increase Appeal.

Application Process

Application Process for Renewal Applicants

Step #1: Comply with your SY2024-2025 scholarship obligations.

Step #2: Complete the Online GIA Application Form at https://jhs.addu.edu.ph/gia, upload the required documents, and click submit.

Step #3: Wait for confirmation email and other updates.

ONLINE APPLICATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. For onsite application, you may be assisted by visiting the AAAAO at the ADDU JHS Matina Campus. Bring complete requirements.

 

 

The following are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for this scholarship program:

– Students covered by ADDU’s Employees Other Benefits (EOB).

– Students with both parents who are non-Filipinos.

– Students applying for Flexible Learning Modality.

– Regular ADDU employees are not permitted to process applications for family members up to the second degree.

APPLICATION FORM LINKS