Benefits

• 40% discount on tuition

Qualifications

• Must be an incoming freshman, with priority on those who came from public high school
• Combined annual family income should not exceed Php 700,000.00
• Must obtain a score of not lower than 60% in the Mapúa Program Placement Assessment (MPASS)

Requirements

• Accomplished IBFAP application form
• Parents’ or Guardian’s detailed personal letter about the family’s financial situation justifying the need for financial assistance (must be addressed to the Center for Scholarships and Financial Assistance)
• Documents to support the financial status of the applicant:
  • a. For employed parents: Income Tax Return or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax withheld for the previous year, Certificate of Employment and Compensation from (including bonuses, allowances and commissions). OFW’s must submit employment contract.
  • b. For self-employed parents: Income Tax Return, Detailed description of the business and an income & financial statement for the previous year.
  • c. For parents not filing an ITR: Please indicate in your letter the reason for non-filing.
• Siblings currently helping out with the expenses of the family should also submit the abovementioned documents.
• Proof of utility billing (electricity, water, telephone, etc.)
• Photocopy of latest Senior High School report card
• Certificate of good moral character
• Vicinity Sketch of Residence. Draw a map that shows how to get to Mapúa from your house. Indicate major streets and landmarks. Put an “X” mark on the location of your house.

Submission of Requirements (S.Y. 2026–2027)

1. The application period for SY 2026–2027 runs from February 23, 2026, to May 8, 2026.
2. During this period, submit your complete requirements to the Mapúa Center for Scholarships and Financial Assistance (CSFA) – Intramuros Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. You may also submit your requirements online by sending them to scholarships@mapua.edu.ph.
   1. Please use the following subject line: IBFAP Application SY 2026–2027: Surname
   2. Submit all requirements in ONE (1) PDF file.

    

Responsibilities of the grantees

• Must maintain a QWA of at least 2.75 or higher every term
• No grades below 3.00 (including PE and NSTP)
• Must enroll a regular load per term
• Strictly no shifting to other programs