ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE

NEC FOUNDATION, INC. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021–2022

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ON NECFI SCHOLARSHIPS

A. Fields of Study

The NEC FOUNDATION, INC. is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino corporation dedicated to

assist in the education of Filipinos. For Academic Year 2021-2022, the Foundation will award
undergraduate scholarships to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the following
programs:

B.S. in Computer Engineering (BSCoE)

B.S. in Computer Science (BSCS)
B.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)

B. Qualifications of an Applicant

1. Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen;

2. Must be in need of financial assistance. (Preference will be given to applicants whose gross
family income is below P250,000.00 per annum.);
3. Must not be more than 22 years old at the time of the award;
4. Must have passed all academic college subjects taken with an overall average not lower
than 2.00 or its equivalent;
5. Must be in good health and of good moral character;
6. For non-U.P. Diliman students, must be currently enrolled at any NECFI-approved
Philippine university or college for Academic Year 2021-2022 in one of the academic
programs listed under IA.
For U.P. Diliman students, must be at least an incoming 3rd year student in one of the
academic programs listed under IA.

C. Scholarship Benefits

1. Tuition and other school fees not exceeding P70,000.00 per academic year;
2. Outright grant for prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies at P6,000.00 per
academic year;
3. Two (2) economy class round trips per academic year between the permanent residence
and place of study, not exceeding P3,000 per year;
4. Living allowance of P4,000.00 per month (including summer session if specified in
program of study).

D. Scholarship Requirements

1. An awardee shall enroll at any NECFI-approved Philippine university or college. It is the

responsibility of the applicant to gain admission into the desired academic degree
program (course of study) and academic institution.

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 2. An awardee shall not accept any other scholarship or grant, nor shall he/she accept
employment, without the express written consent of NECFI.

3. An awardee shall carry the full semestral load as prescribed in the approved curriculum of
the academic institution for the academic degree program he/she is enrolled in.

4. An awardee shall maintain the grade and other requirements of the scholarship for its
continuance until the completion of the academic degree program.

5. An awardee shall not change his/her academic degree program or his/her

college/university during the duration of the scholarship, without the express written
consent of NECFI.

6. An awardee shall comply with the terms of a scholarship agreement to be entered into
between the awardee, his/her parents/guardian and the NEC Foundation.

II. HOW TO APPLY FOR A NECFI SCHOLARSHIP

A. Procedure for Applying

Get a NECFI Application Form from any of the offices listed in Part IIB. Fill it up and
submit with all required supporting documents to the office of NEC Foundation, Inc. on or
before April 30, 2021.

B. Where to Get NECFI Application Forms

For application forms and additional information on the NECFI Scholarship, email or visit:

- or -
nec_foundation@yahoo.com Nec Fi

 8981.8500 Extension 3141

 8925.4895 Directline

C. What to Submit to NECFI

1. Application form (NECFI Form 1).

2. Two (2) 1” × 1” pictures taken recently (black and white or color) attached to the first
page of the application form.

3. Birth Certificate of applicant.

4. Letter of certification from the respective current employer stating the parents’ or
guardian’s, and other working family members’ annual income; or certification from the
BIR for those not required to pay income tax; or an affidavit of unemployment.

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 5. Legal documents attesting to the unemployment or retirement of applicant’s parents or
guardian, if applicable. For example, GSIS or SSS retirement papers.

6. Health certificate (NECFI Form 2) signed by a qualified doctor.

7. Sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth of parents or guardian (NECFI
Form 6).

8. Enrolment form for current semester showing subjects being taken.

9. Certification from the College Secretary that the applicant has not been adjudged guilty of
any offense requiring disciplinary action (NECFI Forms 4).

10. College transcript of records or true copy of grades for college subjects already taken.

11. Three (3) Statement of Instructor (NECFI Form 5). The instructors must be in a subject
related to the applicant’s field of specialization.

III. SELECTION AND AWARD

A. The awardee shall be selected on the basis of his/her academic record and financial need.

B. The awardee will be notified of his/her selection by letter or e-mail.

C. The awardee and his/her parents or guardian shall sign a scholarship agreement with NECFI.

Revised February 2021