GSIS awards scholarships for 200 grantees for AY 2013-2014

By Alma L. Tingcang

PAGADIAN CITY - Two hundred scholars from all over the country have been chosen by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for its scholarship program for Academic Year (AY)2013-2014.

GSIS President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara has approved the GSIS Scholarship Program of 200 grantees on July 11, 2013 based on the following criteria: status of employment (permanent); length of service (at least 3 years); and lowest annual basic salary.

Engr. Leoncito S. Manuel, GSIS branch head here said that for Region IX, seven scholars have been chosen, namely: Amores, Frances Claire – Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology; Entienza, Betchyjoy Doring – Western Mindanao State University; Juaton, Keena Escote – Western Mindanao State University; Lozano, Allan Joseph Escano – Ateneo de Zamboanga University; Lumindas, Nova Mae Berug – Western Mindanao State University; Pimentel, Cassandra Nicole Jimenez – Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Singue, Elzon Esquirdo – Western Mindanao State University.

Manuel said qualifiers are advised to accomplish and submit the documentary requirements to GSIS within 30 days from the first day of publication of the list in a newspaper of general circulation.

He added that the grantees are required to submit the following:  signed and notarized Scholarship Contract; duly accomplished Scholar Information Sheet; certified true copy of scholar’s birth certificate; certified true copy of Registration and Enrollment Assessment Form for first semester AY 2013-2014; original copy of official receipts (for reimbursement of payment for first semester AY 2013-2014); and course curriculum.

For more information, parents and scholars are invited to visit the Branch Scholarship Coordinator at the nearest GSIS Office.  (PIA9)