The scholarship program of the University of St. La Salle, a non-profit private Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the Philippines, has been sustained since 1957 and to date, has awarded more than 10,000 scholarships to deserving students. However, there is a need to determine the impacts of this initiative. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this program to the lives of it beneficiaries by determining their (a) employment and professional profile (b) extent of awareness and (c) level of relevance. A survey was conducted from February to October 2023 and data from 386 scholars who graduated during the period 2016 to 2020 were then electronically collated and analyzed. The results show that the scholarship program is extremely relevant in helping the scholars in terms of financial assistance, academic performance, career opportunities, work ethics and skills, and quality of life. The findings show that there is a need to organize a network of scholars in order to enrich the programs. Further, the positive results of the study may be used in the marketing of the scholarship programs, as well as, in the strategic planning of the university’s achievement of its goals.

Authors:
Mary Ann Pandan, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Bea Emma Bachinela, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Michael Baylosis, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Diahnne Debbie Salud, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Ann Gladys Ponteras, University of St. La Salle, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Mary Ann Pandan is currently a Full Professor at the College of Engineering and Technology, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines. She is also the Project Leader of the Center of Aerogel Technology for Energy and Environment.

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