DCWD College Scholarship 2025-2026 | Apply NOW
The DCWD College Scholarship is now open to apply for all eligible college students. The Davao City Water District – DCWD is calling in applications from interested candidates for the DCWD College Scholarship programs.
Table of Contents
- About Davao City Water District – DCWD
- DCWD College Scholarship Program
- Benefits of DCWD College Scholarship
- Types of Scholarships
- DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
- DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship
- DCWD College Scholarship Timeline
- How to Apply for the DCWD College Scholarship
About Davao City Water District – DCWD
The Davao City Water District (DCWD) is a government group that supplies clean water to Davao City. It started in 1973 and was one of the first water providers in the country. Today, it gives water to many parts of the city and is working to reach even more people.
To help and support the education of college students in the Philippines, every year DCWD provides scholarships to college students.
DCWD College Scholarship Program
Reently, the Davao City Water District announced the openings of its college scholarship programs for school year 2025-2026 via a Facebook post of February 21, 2025.
Under this program, scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who are aspiring to obtain a college degree from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Obrero and Mintal Campus.
Benefits of DCWD College Scholarship
Following is the list of benefits a DCWD scholar is entitled to receive under this scholarship program:
- Transportation allowance
- Meals allowance
- Boarding house allowance
- Uniform/textbook allowance
- Incentive for scholars who will qualify as Dean’s Listers
- Thesis allowance (graduating year)
- Cash Incentive upon graduation
Types of Scholarships
There are two scholarship programs offered by the DCWD and they are as follows:
- DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and
- DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship
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DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
Who Can Apply
The qualifications required to apply for DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are as follows:
- A senior high school graduate with an average grade of at least 80%
- Continuing student currently enrolled in college with an average grade of at least 80% from the previous semester prior to application
- A member of an Indigenous Cultural Community or a Muslim residing in the watershed areas of Toril, Tugbok, Baguio, Calinan, or Marilog districts
Documentary Requirements
The list of documents required to apply for DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) is as follows:
- Notice of Admission to the Program (NOAP) from USeP
- Report Card for Senior High School graduate or Report of Grades from the previous semester for continuing college student
- Tribal Certification
- Barangay Clearance
- Barangay Endorsement
- Certificate of Confirmation (COC) from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) or National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) certifying membership to an IP/tribal group and that the tribal chieftain is registered with NCIP/NCMF
- Certified true copy of annual household Income Tax Return (ITR) (not exceeding PhP120,000.00)
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate (PSA Copy)
- One recent 2×2 photo (preferably in IP costume)
- Readiness Test for Colleges and Universities (RTCU) and with a “High” rating in the Quality Index if enrolled in the Engineering Program
Number of Slots Available
There are 7 slots available for the DCWD College Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (IPs).
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DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship
Who Can Apply
The qualifications required to apply for DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship are as follows:
- A senior high school graduate from a school based in Davao City of the previous school year upon application;
- With an average grade of at least 85%
- Part of the top 20% of the graduating class
Documentary Requirements
The list of documents required to apply for DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship are as follows:
- Notice of Admission to the Program (NOAP) from USEP
- Senior High School Report Card
- Certification that the applicant belongs to the top 20% of the graduating class signed by the school head
- Certified true copy of annual household Income Tax Return (ITR) (not exceeding PhP120,000.00)
- Readiness Test for Colleges and Universities (RTCU) and with a “High” rating in the Quality Index
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate (PSA Copy)
- One recent 2×2 photo
- Barangay Clearance
- Barangay Endorsement
Number of Slots Available
DCWD has opened 4 slots for the DCWD Academic Excellence Scholarship.
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DCWD College Scholarship Timeline
The DCWD Scholarship is ongoing and is open to apply now.
The deadline date to apply for DCWD College Scholarship 2025-2026 is May 30, 2025.
How to Apply for the DCWD College Scholarship
All interested and eligible applicants may proceed to visit the Community Relations Division Office located at the 6th floor of the DCWD Matina Office to fill out the application form.
Make sure to comply with all the qualifying requirements of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) before filling out the application form.
For other inquiries, contact 235-3293 local 1621.
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[Reference: Davao City Water District]
