The Sulu State College Scholarship Office has successfully facilitated the disbursement of scholarship allowances to a total of 910 grantees under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Batches 13 & 13.1, Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) Batch 3, and the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Grant-in-Aid in Higher Education Program (ACEF-GIAHEP) on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the SSC Multipurpose Gymnasium.

Grantees from TES received their financial assistance for the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, amounting to ₱10,000, while grantees from TDP received ₱7,500 for the same semester. Meanwhile, ACEF-GIAHEP grantees received their ₱27,000 allowance for 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. This continued release of support underscores the College’s steadfast commitment to ensuring that every scholar receives the aid they deserve.

The program was graced by Prof. Charisma S. Ututalum, CESE, College President, who delivered an inspiring message highlighting the steady growth of SSC’s scholarship grantees through the years. Also present were Ms. Sharifa D. Anjirani, Scholarship Director; Ms. Alwina Dela Cruz, College Cashier; and the dedicated staff of the Scholarship Office and Cashier’s Office.

Among the 910 grantees, 884 responded to the Google Form provided during the orientation. Of those who responded, 𝟰𝟭.𝟮% are first-generation college students, 𝟲.𝟵% are persons with disabilities (PWDs), 𝟴.𝟳% are single parents, 𝟲.𝟯% are orphans, 𝟬.𝟮% are rebel returnees, and 𝟬.𝟱% are children of rebel returnees. This is a powerful testament to Sulu State College’s commitment to inclusive, equitable, and compassionate access to higher education.

This milestone was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Office of the Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), Student Assistance Program, and the Central Student Government. This activity reaffirms the College’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every scholar, regardless of background or circumstance, is given the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.