DIPOLOG CITY - The city government here has granted scholarship to 833 indigent students coming
from the city and other municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte.
With funding from the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM), this scholarship program is in line
with the city government’s “SWIGAPORE 2030” vision that aims to make Dipolog as
green as Switzerland and as progressive as Singapore.
The scholars will each
receive a financial aid of P 5 thousand per semester and should enroll only at
the Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU), as the scholarship funds
shall be automatically downloaded at said school.
JRMSU is the only
state-run university in the province with campuses in the cities of Dapitan and
Dipolog and the municipalities of Katipunan, Siocon and Tampilisan.
Radmoran Brylle Gonzales
of Sicayab, Dipolog City and Cindy Jane Advincula of Kalawit, Zamboanga del
Norte have expressed gratitude for having been chosen as “Swigapore” scholars.
“Although the financial
assistance would not be enough, this is of great help for us to continue our
studies,” they said.
Mayor Evelyn T. Uy, on the
other hand, reminded the scholars make good with their studies and “not waste
this opportunity because what they will learn will be their weapon to success.”
It was also learned that
more slots are coming for the second batch of said scholarship program. (PIA9)