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Magis Scholarship Program

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

About the Scholarship

The Magis Scholarship at Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School (ADDU-JHS) is awarded to academically outstanding students in recognition of their scholastic excellence. It provides deserving applicants with academic support, enabling them to pursue their education within the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service.

Incoming Grade 7 students who wish to apply for the Magis Scholarship must first be officially admitted to ADDU-JHS. After admission, they may register for the Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT). The top 15 students with the highest MSQT scores will be awarded the scholarship.

Important Reminder: This is NOT an entrance examination for admission to ADDU Junior High School. The MSQT is intended solely for scholarship qualification.

Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) Registration

Incoming Grade 7 Eligibility

  1. Must be an incoming Grade 7 student from any DepEd-recognized private or public school.
  2. Must be officially admitted to ADDU-JHS with a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) showing a CLEAR PASS status with NO ACADEMIC PROBATION.

Notes:

1. If you are from ADDU Grade School, please check your email for the Notice of Acceptance and proceed with completing this form. After submission, you will receive a confirmation email regarding your child’s/ward’s eligibility to take the test.

2. If you are NOT from Ateneo de Davao University Grade School, please ensure that your child/ward is eligible to take the test. You must have fully completed the JHS Admissions process (https://jhs.addu.edu.ph/admissions) and officially received a JHS Admissions Notice of Acceptance (NOA) with CLEAR PASS status and NO ACADEMIC PROBATION.

Registration Period

Originally open on December 12, 2025, registration has been extended until February 13, 2026, or until all slots are filled. [CLOSED]

 

Registration Procedure

  1. Complete the Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) Registration Form on or before the cut-off date or until slots are filled. Form Link: https://forms.gle/J9BDRg3NPXVaeadu7
  2. Wait for a confirmation email from jhs.a4hscomms@addu.edu.ph before paying.
  3. Once the slot is confirmed, pay ₱350.00 testing fee.
  4. Send a photo of your proof of payment to jhs.a4hscomms@addu.edu.ph.
  5. Receive the MSQT PERMIT and official schedule via email.
  6. Take the MSQT on the assigned schedule.
  7. Wait for the MSQT results via email.

Requirements

  1. Duly accomplished Magis Scholarship Qualifying Test (MSQT) Registration Form
  2. Proof of Testing Fee Payment: ₱350.00.
    • IMPORTANT: Wait for a confirmation email before paying.

Testing Dates:

Selected Saturdays of January-February 2026

Venue: 2nd Floor Classrooms

 Batch A: 7:00am – 12:30am
Batch B: 9:00am to 2:50pm

We email you your assigned testing schedule.

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Incoming Grades 8-10 First-Time Qualification

  • Current non-Magis Scholar students who achieve Batch Rank Top 1 or Top 2 at the end of the school year shall receive a 100% Tuition Fee Discount under the Magis Scholarship for the succeeding school year.
  • Transfer students are not eligible for the Magis Scholarship during their first year of admission to ADDU JHS.

Awarding Of Magis Scholarship Grant

For incoming Grade 7 students, the Magis Scholarship Grant shall be awarded as follows:

Based on MSQT Results

  • Top 5 Applicants – 100% Tuition Fee Discount
  • Top 10 Applicants – 75% Tuition Fee Discount
  • Top 15 Applicants – 50% Tuition Fee Discount

Based on ADDU Grade School Batch Ranking

  • Rank 1 – 100% Tuition Fee and 100% Miscellaneous Fees Discount
  • Rank 2 – 100% Tuition Fee and 50% Miscellaneous Fees Discount
  • Rank 3 – 100% Tuition Fee Discount

Note: In cases where an ADDU Grade School graduate qualifies for both the MSQT ranking and the Batch Ranking, the student shall be granted whichever benefit is higher.

Renewal of the Magis Scholarship Grant

For higher grade levels, renewal of the grant shall be determined by Batch Ranking, as follows:

  • Top 10 – 100% Tuition Fee Discount
  • Top 20 – 75% Tuition Fee Discount
  • Top 30 – 50% Tuition Fee Discount

Duration of Scholarship

The Magis Scholarship grant shall be for a duration of one (1) school year commencing on the first day of the school year and ending on the last school day of the school year, unless earlier terminated due to failure to comply with the terms and conditions laid out in this agreement.

Moreover, the grant can be extended for the succeeding years, provided that the Grantee is able to comply with the conditions for renewal of the grant. However, the grant to be awarded for the succeeding year shall be dependent on the final Batch Ranking of the current school year.

 Each grant under the Magis Scholarship Program is non-transferable to any other student nor convertible to cash.

Terms for Renewal

  • Requirements

The Grantee may continue enjoying the scholarship in his/her succeeding years, provided that he/she meets ALL the following requirements at the end of each school year in the Junior High School:

  1. Must belong to the Top Thirty (30) of his/her batch at the end of the school year. The batch ranking is based on the data provided by the Registrar’s Office.
  2. A final grade in the PROFICIENT (90% and above) level in all subject areas;
  3. A final general average rating of at least PROFICIENT (90% and above);
  4. A final deportment rating of EXCELLENT;
  5. A final club grade of at least APPROACHING PROFICIENCY (82%-89%);
  6. No record of violating any school rules that would merit a Suspension, Dismissal, or Expulsion within the school year the grant is in effect.
  • Routine Visit to the Wellness and Testing Center

The Grantee must have at least one (1) individual conference session per quarter with his/her guidance counselor. The nature of the individual conferences will be academic counseling and monitoring of the scholar’s progress at Ateneo de Davao University Junior High School.

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