LIST OF AVAILABLE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES
At SCMBT, we believe that financial barriers should never stand in the way of academic ambition. Our scholarship programs are designed to empower exceptional students from all walks of life—rewarding hard work, supporting those with financial need, and encouraging innovation. Whether you are a high-achieving scholar, an aspiring leader, or a talented creative, our institutional scholarships provide the financial freedom you need to focus on what matters most: your education and future impact. Explore our range of opportunities below and discover how we can support your journey toward excellence.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Alumni Scholarship, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Alumni Status
Must be a graduate of Senior High School (SHS) from Southwestern College of Maritime Business and Technology.
Academic Standing
Students with or without failed grades in college per semester are still eligible.
There is no minimum grade requirement for this scholarship.
Enrollment Status
Must be enrolled in a continuous study program (no semester gaps)
DEAN'S LISTER
Eligibility Criteria
Students may qualify for the Dean’s Lister Scholarship based on their academic performance in the previous semester.
Note: All subjects must meet the minimum grade requirement which is 85.
WORKING STUDENT’S INCENTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Working Student's Incentive, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Employment Status
The student must be currently employed at the time of enrollment.
Proof of Employment
Must present a valid Certificate of Employment (COE) issued by the employer, clearly indicating:
The student’s full name
Position or job title
Employment status (e.g., part-time, full-time)
Date of employment
Employer’s contact information
BARANGAY CAPTAIN PRIVILEGE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Barangay Captain Privilege, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Parent’s Position
The student must be a child of a currently serving Barangay Captain.
Proof of Eligibility
Must present a Certification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirming the parent’s active status as Barangay Captain.
SK CHAIRMAN PRIVILEGE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the SK Chairman Privilege, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Current Position
The student must be a currently serving Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman.
Proof of Eligibility
Must present a Certification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirming their active status as SK Chairman.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (IP) INCENTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Indigenous People (IP) Incentive, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Indigenous Identity
The student must be a recognized member of an Indigenous People (IP) community.
Proof of Membership
Must present a Certification from their respective tribe or indigenous council confirming their IP status.
Must also submit a PSA-issued Birth Certificate that clearly indicates the student’s ethnicity as part of an IP group.
NEAREST KIN INCENTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
This incentive is granted to students who are related to employees of the institution. The benefit depends on both the length of employment which is and the degree of kinship:
Full Scholarship (100% Tuition Fee Discount)
Granted to immediate family members (e.g., child, spouse) of employees who have been employed for 10 years or more.
Partial Discount (25% Tuition Fee Discount)
Granted to second-degree relatives (e.g., grandchild, niece/nephew, sibling, grandparent) of employees who have been employed for less than 10 years.
Proof of Relationship
Submit PSA-issued Birth Certificates or other legal documents proving the relationship between the student and the employee.
SIBLING'S INCENTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Sibling's Incentive, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Simultaneous Enrollment
Both siblings must be officially enrolled in the same semester at the institution.
Proof of Relationship
Must submit a PSA-issued Birth Certificate for each sibling to verify their familial relationship.
SOLO PARENT INCENTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Single Parent Incentive, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
Solo Parent Status
The student must be a child of a solo parent or a solo parent student.
Proof of Eligibility
Must present a valid Certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirming solo parent status under Republic Act No. 8972 (Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000)