The LANDBANK Countryside Development Foundation, Inc. (LCDFI) is now accepting applications for the Iskolar ng LANDBANK Program 2026 for qualified graduating senior high school students nationwide.
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Iskolar ng LANDBANK Program 2026
The Iskolar ng LANDBANK Program is a scholarship initiative of the Land Bank of the Philippines through the LANDBANK Countryside Development Foundation, Inc. (LCDFI).
The program provides educational assistance to financially deserving students, particularly those coming from families engaged in the agriculture sector, and aims to produce future professionals who will contribute to nation-building and the development of Philippine agriculture.
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Scholars under the Iskolar ng LANDBANK Program will receive the following benefits:
- Annual grant of ₱100,000, which may be used to cover allowance or stipend, book allowance and other academic requirements, and clothing, uniforms, and shoes;
- Special cash incentives for graduates with Latin Honors:
- Summa Cum Laude -₱100,000;
- Magna Cum Laude – ₱70,000; and
- Cum Laude – ₱50,000;
- Reimbursement of up to ₱16,000 for licensure review and examination fees; and
- Opportunity to apply for an On-the-Job Training (OJT) program at the Land Bank of the Philippines.
READ: CHED SIScholar Scholarship Online application
What are the qualifications?
Before applying, make sure you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be a child or grandchild of an agrarian reform beneficiary, small farmer, or fisher;
- Must be recommended by a LANDBANK agriculture-based client cooperative, association, or organization in the identified provinces;
- Must be a graduating senior high school student who meets the required minimum average grade or belongs to the top of the graduating class;
- Must be endorsed by the high school principal;
- Must not be receiving any other financial assistance, grant, or scholarship from external sources;
- Must pass the admission requirements of a participating State University or College (SUC) within the province; and
- Must have a total annual family income not exceeding ₱300,000, subject to case-to-case exemptions.
Note: Specific eligibility criteria, academic requirements, eligible provinces, participating schools, and covered degree programs may vary depending on the partner school. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check the official scholarship announcement of their preferred partner school for the exact eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
What are the eligible courses?
The scholarship supports students pursuing the following priority degree programs:
- Agribusiness Management;
- Horticulture;
- Animal Science;
- Food Technology;
- Agricultural Engineering;
- Civil Engineering;
- Geodetic Engineering;
- Industrial or Management Engineering;
- IT Engineering;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Information Technology;
- Data Analytics or Data Science;
- Accounting;
- Real Estate Management; and
- Environmental Science.
Note: Not all participating schools may offer every course. Applicants are encouraged to check the official scholarship announcement of their preferred partner school to confirm whether their chosen degree program is covered.
READ: CHED EASE Scholarship requirements and qualifications.
What are the requirements?
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documentary requirements:
- Certified True Copy of Grades 11–12 with school seal;
- Letter of Recommendation from the school principal;
- Endorsement Letter from a LANDBANK agriculture-related client cooperative, organization, partner SUC, or government agency;
- PSA Birth Certificate (original copy);
- Proof of RSBSA Registration or certification from MAO, MARO, DA, or DAR;
- Parent’s ITR, BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption, or Certificate of Indigency;
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from Senior High School;
- Barangay Clearance (current);
- Medical Certificate;
- Certification of Non-enjoyment of Other Government Scholarship; and
- Pre-recorded video of maximum three (3) minutes introducing yourself and answering the following:
- Why are you pursuing your chosen course?
- How do you see yourself contributing to nation-building?
How to apply for the Iskolar ng LANDBANK Scholarship 2026
Make sure to prepare all the required documents before applying. Then, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Check the official scholarship announcement of your preferred partner school for specific eligibility requirements, covered degree programs, application period, and submission instructions.
Step 2: Download and accomplish the latest Iskolar ng LANDBANK Application Form from the official LANDBANK or LANDBANK Foundation website.
Step 3: Gather all required documentary requirements and make sure they are complete and updated before submission.
Step 4: Submit the accomplished application form together with all required documents to the Scholarship Office, Student Affairs Office, or Admissions Office of your chosen partner school.
Step 5: Wait for the screening and evaluation results. Qualified applicants will be notified by the partner school regarding the next steps or interview schedules.
Note: Since submission procedures may vary per partner school, applicants should carefully follow the instructions issued by their respective institution.
Application Period
Application deadlines vary per partner school. Applicants are encouraged to check the official scholarship announcement of their preferred partner school for the specific application deadline.
