Pampanga Provincial College Scholarship to Increase from 4,000 to 5,000 Pesos Starting 2027

Pampanga Provincial College Scholarship to Increase from 4,000 to 5,000 Pesos Starting 2027

📌 At a scholarship distribution event held in Guagua, Pampanga on Thursday, November 12, Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda announced that the provincial government's Educational Financial Assistance Program (EFAP) grant for college "Capitol Scholars" will be raised from 4,000 pesos to 5,000 pesos per student starting in 2027. About 11,000 students are covered.

■ What's Changing
· Grant rises from 4,000 to 5,000 pesos (an increase of 1,000 pesos), starting in 2027
· The number of scholars covered differs by news report: 11,640 (The Voice) / more than 11,609 (Punto)
· EFAP grants are paid twice a year
· On the 12th at Guagua National Colleges, 1,947 scholars from the 2nd District each received 4,000 pesos

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· The provincial government said the increase is meant to ease the burden of tuition and help students continue their studies until graduation — especially helpful for working students
· Check the Pampanga provincial government's announcements for payment schedules and eligibility

■ Sources
The Voice Newsweekly (11/13), Punto! Central Luzon (11/13)

■ Photos
· 1. College students gathered at the scholarship distribution event — The Voice Newsweekly
· 2. The vice governor speaking at the event — Punto! Central Luzon