UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

CALOOCAN CAMPUS

2016 -2017

“The impact of Scholarship Program to the

Grade 11 students of University of The East –
Caloocan”

A Research Paper

Presented to the

ABM of University of the East

In Partial Fulfilment

Of the Requirements for ABM 11-3

By

Daz, Alexandra Mae

Dela Cruz, Kimberly

Ferrer, Joshua Bryan

Gonzales, Eunice

2016

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 Table of Contents

APPROVAL SHEET

ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER

1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Statement of the background

Conceptual Framework

Hypothesis

Significance of the study

Scope and delimitation of the study

Definition of terms

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 2. REVIEW ON RELATED LITERATURE

3. METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Subject of the study

Research instruments

Research Procedure

Statistical treatment

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Overview

Demographic Profile

5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings

Conclusion

Recommendation

REFERENCE

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I.

APPROVAL SHEET

The study entitled “The impact of Scholarship Program to the Grade 11

students of University of The East – Caloocan” prepared and submitted by

Daz, Alexandra Mae, Dela Cruz, Kimberly, Gonzales, Eunice , and Ferrer

Joshua Bryan. In Partial fulfillment of the requirements in Practical

Research is hereby approved and accepted. Daz, Alexandra Mae. Leader

Mr. Homer Marcelo Practical Research Teacher.

Daz, Alexandra Mae

Leader

Mr. Homer Marcelo

Practical Research Teacher

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II.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude to their

research adviser, Mr. Homer Marcelo for the continuous support in their

research, for his patience, motivation, and immense knowledge. They

would also like to thank their class adviser, Ms. Doralyn Cartagena, for her

insightful comments and encouragement, but also for the hard question

which conceived the researchers to widen their research from various

perspectives and to all the students of the University of the East-Caloocan

who supported and answered the questions honestly. They would also like

to thank their parents for supporting them spiritually throughout writing this

research. Last but not the least; to the Almighty God who gave them

strength to finish the study and motivation to continue everything.

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III.

ABSTRACT

The study aims to provide more information about the implementation

of scholarship programs in schools especially in the University of the East

Caloocan Campus. The scholarship program is the aid and the financial

assistance given by the government or the school to the students that

experienced insufficient amount of expenses like tuition fees that cost high-

priced amount of money.

The researchers conducted random samples of questionnaires. They

also conduct a survey form which composed and made up of 10 item

questions. The survey was conducted last August 2016 to a total of fifty

(50) Grade 11 students at the University of the East- Caloocan Campus.

The participants involved in the study are from three different strands from

Academic track. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics) with 17 respondents, ABM (Accountancy, Business and

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Management) with 13 respondents and HUMSS (Humanities and Social

Sciences) with 20 respondents.

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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

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 INTRODUCTION

Scholarship Program is a support given by school or other

organizations to pay for the expenses of a person who studies and has

shown excellence in academic or athletic aspects. Scholarships are no

longer just a bonus. They’re crucial for bridging the gap between the

increasing cost of tuition and what you and your family can afford to pay out

of pocket. A scholarship is not only given for the people who need financial

aid, it is also given to students who have academic excellence and an

athletic ability.

Scholarship is important to every student who encounters financial

problems. Nowadays, students are facing different problems in everyday

living, like being stressed in project, reporting, group activity and more. But

some students experience financial problems that can affect their studies.

Because of that, scholarship programs are established that can help

students lessen their expenses and to become a successful person in the

future.

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 This open scholarship program support individuals who are

passionate about improving their knowledge and to sustain a deep

understanding off their abilities such as academic skills, talents, extra

composition activities. The concern is to raise and to improve the financial

needs for each family of the students. This is the help benefits that our

government gives to the students who can’t afford or have an insufficient

amount of money to the tuition fee of their school or university.

But there are some cases that having scholarship might affect students

time management, due to concentration to his/her studies. Also joining to

any extracurricular activities caused students to be more busy that affects

his/her personal time.

Having scholarship has its negative impact to students as well. For

the reason that, Parents expect too much from the student that gets the

scholarship. Parents expect a high maintaining grade that causes pressure

to the student.

So let the researchers help you to be aware and knowledgeable about the

impact of the scholarship program to a student.

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 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

GENERAL PROBLEM:
This study aims to recognize the students’ opinion and perception

towards Scholarship Programs.

SPECIFIC PROBLEM:

1. What is the perception of the students regarding to the

scholarship program.

2. How do Scholarship programs affect the lives of scholars?

3. What is the possible impact of Scholarship Programs to the

students?

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OBJECTIVES

General objective:

The main objective of this study is to enrich the knowledge of

students towards Scholarship Program.

Specific objectives:

The study has the following specific objectives:

1. To classify and evaluate the effects of scholarship program to the

grade 11 students of University of the East – Caloocan.
2. To identify the positive and negative impacts of scholarship
program.
3. To know the importance of Scholarship Program to the students of
University of the East – Caloocan.

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 ASSUMPTION OF THE STUDY
Through this study, the Grade 11 students of the University of the
East – Caloocan will be well-informed about the scholarship program on
how it will affect them and their parents. Also through this study
respondents will be able to distinguish the value of having a scholarship.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

This figure shows the conceptual framework that shows the input data,
the process which will be done to collect those data and the desired output
for the research.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Propose a seminar for
The Grade 11 Identify what Grade
Grade 11 students to
Students of the 11 student is their
give more knowledge
University of the perception about
and emphasis to
East - Caloocan scholarship
Male & Female Programs Scholarship Programs

Ages 15-18

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 HYPOTHESIS

Guided by the stated problem and the conceptual model, the study

will test the following hypothesis:

1. Scholarship Program has benefits to every student.

2. Scholarship Program can help those students who are having

financial problems.

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 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The aim of this paper is to know the effects of the scholarship

program to every student. By conducting this research, the students will be

able to know the benefits of the scholarship program to their studies.

This study is deemed significant to the following:

For students under the scholarship program. The research will

benefit the students under the scholarship program as its conclusion could

provide them insights towards maintaining their scholarships.

For Parents/Guardians of students under the scholarship

program. This study will enlighten the knowledge of the parents of each

student under the scholarship program towards the benefits of it.

Scholarships provide an opportunity for many people to earn an

education. Without assistance from an outside source, students may have

trouble paying for the degree they need in order to enter the workforce and

become a contributing member of society.

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 SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

 This study is limited to the Grade 11 students of the

University of the East-Caloocan Campus, attending secondary level,

school year 2016 – 2017, who have been granted a scholarship by

the said school.

 This study will examine the scholar students to determine

their perceptions about the scholarship given to them, if they see it

as good way to help them lessen their expenses especially for those

brilliant students that can’t afford to study in a prestigious school.

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the further understanding of the words that used in our research, these

are some definitions that the researchers used to defined words or

meanings.

Scholarship. It is an award of financial aid for a student to further

their education and to assist them to their financial needs.

K-12 (Basic Education Program). These programs provide the

additional of the student’s school years by two this is the main project

of the Department of Education.

Education. The action or process of teaching someone especially in

a school, college or university.

Money. Any valuable exchange for the record of something we need

or to buy expenses.

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 Cost. The price of something: the amount of money that is

needed to pay for or buy something.

Amount. A quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or

things in number, size, value, or extent.

Tuition. Money that is paid to school for the right to study there.

Scholar. Someone who has been given a scholarship.

Requirements. Something that is needed or that must be done.

Interview. A formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as

of prospective student or employee).

Financial. Relating to those commonly engaged in dealing with

money and credit.

Insufficient. Not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required.

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 Expenses. The cost required for something; the money spent on

something.

Aid. Help, typically of a practical nature.

Benefits. Something that is advantageous or good.

Knowledge. Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person

through experience or education; the theoretical or practical

understanding of a subject.

Ability. Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

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 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

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 REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE

Definition of Scholarship Program

“A scholarship is a financial award given to a student on the basis of

academic achievement and promise. Many scholarships are awarded

based on merit. However, some also take into account financial need.

Scholarships do not have to be repaid”. (Flinn, 2010)

Scholarship money can come from any number of sources. There are

scholarships provided by governments, corporations, universities or any

organization with a little goodwill and some money to burn. Many famous

scholarships come from stipulations in the wills of philanthropists. For

instance, the Rhodes scholarship, which is one of the most prestigious

scholarships in the world, is named for the diamond baron and fervent

colonialist Cecil Rhodes, who founded Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Rhodes

created a trust in his will that pays for a select group of exceptional

students to study at the University of Oxford in England every year. Former

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Rhodes scholars include sportscaster Pat Haden, pundit Rachel Maddow

and former president Bill Clinton. (Flinn, 2010)

Statistics of Scholarship Program in the Philippines

Reason why there have a Scholarship program

Financial Benefit. Many students graduate from college with

enormous student loan debt or limit their education in an attempt to control

costs. Because scholarships are free money, however, students can focus

on their careers instead of thinking about how they will repay loans. This

allows them to go into fields like law or medicine that require postgraduate

training or to pursue careers in public service or other areas that don't pay

high salaries. By removing financial barriers, scholarships make education

and career goals easier to obtain. (Mahuron, 2016)

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 Career Benefit. Earning a prestigious or merit-based scholarship can
actually make you a more attractive job candidate. Employers who
understand the competitive nature of the scholarship will recognize it as an
accomplishment. Generally, a merit-based scholarship demonstrates to
future employers that you have exceptional ability in the academic, athletic
or artistic realm. Competitive scholarships are accomplishments worth
listing on your resume and can help you stand out when you search for a
job -- possibly helping you achieve the career you want. (Mahuron, 2016)

Personal Benefit. A scholarship can make a big difference in how

much time and resources you will have during college to spend on
enhancing your experience and knowledge through service-learning,
volunteer opportunities and internships. The money and security afforded
by a scholarship allows you to be more selective in how you spend your
free time. Use this time wisely and make the most of it; instead of working
at any minimum-wage job you can find to support yourself, select work that
is meaningful and adds value to your degree. (Mahuron, 2016)

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Effects of Scholarship Program

According to a study conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates

foundation, the number one reason of students to drop out is working while

studying. The risk of dropping out and not getting the degree you like can

actually reduce because of having a scholarship that pays for your

education and lessen your expenses. Decreasing financial concerns,

scholarships can also lead you to a better grade and gaining knowledge

and increasing the chances for continuing to graduate on school.

Impact Of Scholarship Program

According to the University of Hawaii Foundation (2015),

Scholarships decrease the number and amount of loans students need to

take to complete higher education. Two-thirds of college students now

graduate with loans, and their average college debt is nearly $20,000 — an

increase of more than 50% since the early 90's. People involved in shaping

public policy and allocating funds often view loans and grants on the same

level as "aid".

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 Scholarships add to federal and state financial assistance. Many

students do not qualify for federal aid as federal policy has long been

focused on access for low-income students. States and colleges have

become increasingly focused on getting high-income, high-achieving

students to attend their institutions or to remain in-state.

Scholarships can fill the gap. Scholarship assistance can support

students who fall in the gap between high and low income levels —

students who may not qualify for a need based scholarship and who do not

meet the criteria for a merit based scholarship.

Scholarships teach philanthropy. By being the student recipient of a

scholarship, it is hoped that the students will become philanthropic

themselves and "give back" when they are financially able.

Success in higher education is commonly defined by a student’s

persistence, progression, and timely graduation. The administration of

financial aid to college students has been shown to facilitate such student

success. Financial aid for higher education consists of both need- and

merit-based aid, in such forms as grants, loans, tuition remission, and

private or institutional scholarships. Yet, between the years of 1995 and

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2005, colleges and universities increased the total dollar amount spent on

student aid by 95%. Grant contributions rose 89%, and, due to the marked

increase in scholarships funded directly by individual institutions, schools

were fiscally responsible for 41% of these expenditures. Therefore,

pecuniary variables, particularly institutionally funded scholarships, may

play an increasingly large role in attempts to support student success in

higher education. (Ganem & Manasse, 2011)

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 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

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 METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH DESIGN

The study wants to determine the benefits, effects and impacts of

scholarship program to the Grade 11 students of University of the East -

Caloocan. In the descriptive method, the study focuses on the opinions

regarding in scholarship program. Through collecting data about the

respondents, those opinions about matters that may or may not be related

to the topic, the researchers are able to identify truths about the

respondent’s views about scholarship program. With the use of the

researcher-made questionnaire, the researchers were able to identify the

opinions of the respondents on the certain topic.

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SUBJECT OF THE STUDY

The respondents of the study are composed of Grade11 students of

University of the East (Caloocan); it has more respondents female which is

68 % while the male composed of 32%. University of the East Caloocan is

a private institution of higher learning in the city of Caloocan. The age of

the respondents ranges from 16 to 18 years old.

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RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

In this part of our study we clarify and concluded some explanation

of the answers given by the correspondents that we conducted a survey.

1. Will Scholarship lessen your daily expenses as a student?

The researchers made this question to the scholars of the University

of the East – Caloocan to know if scholarships help them lessen their

expenses. This is answerable by yes or no.

2. Do you find Scholarship Program beneficial?

Researchers want to clarify all the students of UE are experiencing

the benefits and the good purpose of the scholarship program given

to them. This is answerable by yes or no.

3. In your opinion does the scholarship program also have

disadvantages?

The researchers made this question to know if the scholarship

programs have also disadvantages. This is answerable by yes or no.

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4. Are you willing to look for a part time job to earn some extra money

while studying?

The researchers want to know if the students are looking for a part

time job to earn much money while they are studying. This is

answerable by yes or no.

5. What is the possible reason of student for pursuing the scholarship

program?

Researchers are curious about the possible reason of a student why

they are pursuing scholarship program. This is answerable by:

 To help their family lessen their expenses

 To save more money

 To become a better student

6. If you get a scholarship, do you think you can still manage your time

between your family and your study?

The researchers are also concern on the time management between

their studies and their family. This is answerable by Yes or No.

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7. If you get a scholarship, are you willing to give up your social life to

be able to concentrate to your study?

The researchers made this question because they want to know if the

students of University of the East are willing to set aside their social

life to focus on their studies. This is answerable by Yes or No.

8. How many hours do you usually spend time in studying?

The researchers want to know how many hours does a student spend

time for studying. This is answerable by:

 1 Hour

 2-3 Hours

 4 and above

9. Are you aware about the scholarship that your university offers?

The researchers made this question because they want to know if the

grade 11 students of the University of the East Caloocan are aware

about the scholarship program that the university offers. This is

answerable by yes or no.

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10. If you are given a chance to get a scholarship will you take that

chance even it requires a maintaining grade?

Maintaining grade is one of the requirements for getting the

scholarship, the researchers want to know if the students are willing

to take the chance to get a scholarship even though it requires

maintaining the grade. This is answerable by yes or no.

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RESEARCH PROCEDURE

This chapter describes the processes involved in identifying and

developing a topic for research investigation. It was suggested that

researchers consider several sources for potential ideas, including a critical

analysis of everyday situations. The steps in developing a topic for

investigation naturally become easier with experience; beginning

researchers need to pay particular attention to material already available.

They should not attempt to tackle broad research questions, but should try

isolating a smaller, more practical subtopic for study. They should develop

an appropriate method of analysis and then proceed, through data analysis

and interpretation, to a clear and concise presentation of results.

The researcher will ask the permission of the corresponding teachers

from the University of the East Caloocan by sending a letter as a consent

that selected students will be the respondents of the study.

After the letter has been approved, the researcher will then conduct

the survey to the selected students.

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STATISTICAL TREATMENT

To know the percent of the students who are aware of the scholarship

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CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA

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 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS,
AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

OVERVIEW
The researchers made an interpretation and analysis of data through

a graph that describes and interprets the answers of the student

respondents of the University of the East-Caloocan to the researcher’s

research instrument. The results show the knowledge, opinion, reason and

objectives of the respondents to the Scholarship program that students

persuing. Through this research, the respondents were able to share their

perception and opinions what can they say about the scholarship program.

Also, by conducting the study, the researchers were able to know that the

respondents have different aspire and purpose to continue their scholarship

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 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Fig 1.1

This figure shows that most of the grade 11 student respondents are
female which has the 62% of the total number of respondents and the
remaining 38% are male.

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Fig 1.2

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 STRAND
STEM ABM HUMMS

0%

34%
40%

26%
Fig 1.3

STEM ABM HUMSS

17 13 20

This figure shows that most of the grade 11 student respondents

which has the 40% of the total number of respondents are from the
HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) Strand, followed by the STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Strand which has the
34% and the least are from the ABM (Accountancy, Business and
Administration) Strand which has the remaining 26% of the total number of
respondents.

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Fig 2.1

For Fig 2.1, one hundred percent (100%) of the grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan agreed that

scholarship lessen our daily expenses as a student.

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Fig 2.2

For Fig 2.2 one hundred percent (100%) of grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan find the scholarship

beneficial.

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Fig 2.3

For Fig 2.3 seventy-two percent (72%) of grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan find that the

Scholarship don’t have a disadvantage, while the (28%) of the grade 11

student respondents thinks that scholarships also have its disadvantages.

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Fig 2.4

For Fig 2.4 seventy-four percent (74%) of the grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan said that they are

willing to earn money while studying, while twenty six percent (26%) of the

grade 11 student respondents said that they are not willing to have a part

time job while studying.

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Fig 2.5

For Fig 2.5 sixty-six percent (66%) of the grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan pursue a scholarship

to help their family lessen their expenses, while thirty percent (30%) of the

grade 11 student respondents wants to pursue a scholarship to save

money and Four percent (4%) of the respondents pursue a scholarship to

become a better student.

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Fig 2.6

For Fig 2.6 most of them with sixty-two percent (62%) of the grade 11

student respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan said that they

can still manage their time between their family and their study, while thirty-

eight percent (38%) of the grade 11 student respondents said that they

can`t manage their time between their family and their study.

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Fig 2.7

For Fig 2.7 fifty-eight percent (58%) of the grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan are willing to give up

their social life to be able to concentrate to their study, while the forty-two

percent (42%) said they are not willing to give up their social life for their

study.

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Fig 2.8

For Fig 2.8 forty-two percent (42%) of the grade 11 student

respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan spend 2-3 hours for

studying, while the thirty-six percent (36%) of the grade 11 student

respondents spend 4 hours and above for studying and twenty-two percent

(22%) of the grade 11 student respondents spend 1 hour for studying.

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Fig 2.9

For Fig 2.9 the reason of the eighty-two percent (82%) of the grade

11 student respondents of the University of the East – Caloocan are aware

about the scholarship that their university offer, and the remaining eighteen

percent (18%) of the grade 11 student respondents are not aware about

the scholarship.

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Fig 2.10

For Fig 2.10 sixty percent (60%) of the grade 11 student respondents

of the University of the East - Caloocan are willing to take a scholarship

even it requires a maintaining grade while the forty percent (40%) will not

take the chance.

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 Graph for STEM students

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 Graph for ABM students

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 Graph for HUMSS students

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 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

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 SUMMARY

This study shows the impact of the scholarship program for the Grade

11 students of University of the East – Caloocan. Based on the data, the

researchers found that scholarship grants are important, for the reason that

it helps the students who experiencing financial problem. Also, students

state that financial assistance is a need for the students to support their

needs. The initial result of the survey shows that the students of the

University of the East – Caloocan find scholarship programs helpful to

them. By this survey we can identify that many students have

different reason for pursuing a particular scholarship program that is given

to the respondents and the main reason of some student in University of

the East is to lessen their expenses. Many student-respondent find that this

scholarship grant is beneficial to them which is true because this

scholarship is not only to help student to lessen their expenses in daily life

but this is also help them to become a better student.

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 CONCLUSION

Scholarship programs help the parents or guardians of the students

lessen the impact of rising tuition fee. Scholarship programs give access to

higher education for students. In this study we can see that student

scholars value the scholarship grants that are given to them because these

helps them in many aspects. They have their different opinions and

perceptions towards scholarship program. The respondents also have

different reasons for pursuing the scholarship grants. Some students

discontinue their studies because the tuition fee cost too much, so that by

the help of scholarship program they will have no reason to discontinue

their studies. By this scholarship grants, student scholars have more time

to focus on their studies.

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 RECOMMENDATION

The following recommendations are offered for the Students of

University of the East – Caloocan

I. Improve the knowledge of grade 11 students of the University of the

East about scholarship Programs.

II. Widen the access of these grade 11 students of University of the

East, and make sure they are capable and knowledgeable on

different kinds of scholarship grant and of these scholarship grants,

where should they qualify based on their standing

III. Assure the grade 11 students, for them to understand what

scholarship grant is, what are the benefits from it, these awareness

could help them as they undergo it.

IV. Grade 11 students of the University of the East should know what are

the steps on how to apply for scholarship and how should they

maintain it as they undergo on it.

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