The SM College Scholarship 2026 is now open for qualified students who wish to pursue higher education.
The SM Foundation was established by Mr. Henry Sy, Sr. and Mrs. Felicidad T. Sy in 1983, guided by the principle of People Helping People. Through its education programs, the foundation continues to support deserving students by providing financial assistance to help them finish college and achieve their career goals.
The SM Scholarship Program has been helping Filipino students for many years, especially those who have good academic performance but face financial challenges in pursuing higher education.
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
SM scholars will receive the following benefits:
- Full Tuition
- Monthly Allowance
- Part-time job opportunities during semestral and Chirstmas break
- Choice of specialization in accounting, information technology, engineering and education
- Exclusive job offers with the SM group upon graduation
- Other fun-filled activities and enrichment programs
What are the priority courses for the SM Scholarship 2026?
SM College Scholarship provides financial assistance to incoming college students who will take any of the following courses:
- BS in Accountancy
- BS in Accounting Information Systems
- BS in Accounting Technology
- BS in Digital Marketing
- BS in Internal Auditing
- BSBA in Financial Management
- BSBA in Management Accounting
- BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering/ BS In Electronics Engineering/ BS Electronics Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biology, Chemistry, General Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, English
Available only for NU Campuses
- BS in Architecture
- BS in Nursing
Scholars may enroll at any partner school located in the following areas.
What are the Areas covered?
- Luzon: NCR, Albay, Bataan, Batangas,Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Laoag, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, Zambales
- Visayas: Bohol, Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental
- Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur
Also Read: SM Partner Schools for SM Scholarship Program
What are the qualifications?
Before applying, interested applicants must make sure they meet the following qualifications:
- Must be an incoming freshman and a Grade 12 graduates from public and private schools in the areas covered or an Alternative Learning System (ALS) completer.
- Applicants must have completed Grade 10 in a public high school, or, if from a private high school, must possess a DepEd voucher.
- General weighted average grade of at least 92% or its equivalent for Grade 12 – 1st semester.
- Total household income of at most P250,000 per year.
What are the requirements?
Applicants need to submit their accomplished online application form together with the following documents:
- Accomplished online application form
- Parent’s or guardian’s latest Income Tax Return or proof of non-filing or certificate of indigency
- Parent’s or guardian’s cedula
- Grade 12 report card (1st semester)
- Birth certificate
- 2×2 ID picture
- Sketch of home to the nearest SM Mall
How to apply for SM Scholarship 2026?
Interested applicants may apply online by visiting the sm scholarship portal: https://scholarship.sm-foundation.org
Make sure to fill out the application form completely and upload all required documents before the deadline.
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Application Period
The SM Scholarship 2026 will accept online applications starting February 1 until February 28, 2026.
Source: SM Foundation
