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415 INCOMING CAPITOL SCHOLARS SIGN AGREEMENT WITH GOV. LACSON

A total of 415 incoming scholars of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental signed scholarship agreements with Gov. Bong Lacson at L’fisher Hotel in Bacolod City, this morning.

They are part of the 1,276 provincial government scholars for the school year 2024 – 2025 under 13 scholarship categories and enrolled in different schools and universities.

The MOA signing was witnessed by Board Member Rita Gatuslao, chairman of the SP Committee on Education, and Negros Occ. Scholarship Program Division Head, Karen Dinsay.

The scholars are from various cities and towns of Negros Occidental, who underwent screening, series of exams and interviews before qualifying for the scholarship.

They will enjoy free tuition and miscellaneous fees, and book and uniform allowances.

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.

Gov. 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.

The governor also said that the present Provincial Administration, building on the gains of the past initiatives, has fortified efforts in educational interventions.*#scholarshipprogram#accesstoqualityeducation#AbanseNegrense

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