The University of the Philippines is highly committed to admitting the best students and providing increased access to quality higher education. For SY 2025-2026, all eligible students will be granted free tuition and miscellaneous fees when they enroll in the University of the Philippines, in accordance with the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017. In addition to tuition and other fee subsidies given by the National Government, the University also provides other forms of financial assistance to qualified students. These are grouped according to financial needs they address:

Programs that provide subsidy for tuition and other school fees

• Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017
• Grants-in-Aid Program (GIAP)
• Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)
• UP Diliman Performing Arts Scholarship Program (UPD PASP)
• UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship Program (UPD VACSSP)
• Other Scholarship and Grant Programs that waive tuition and other school fees

Programs that provide living allowance on monthly or per semester basis

• Student and Graduate Assistantships (SAGA)
• Grants-in-Aid Program (GIAP)
• UP Presidential Scholarship
• UP Presidential Leadership Grant
• UP Diliman Performing Arts Scholarship Program (UPD PASP)
• UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship Program (UPD VACSSP)
• Other student programs that grant cash allowances

Programs that defer cash payments during the semester

• UP Tuition Loan Program
• Other tuition loan programs

For more information, read the general information about UP Student Financial Assistance Programs at https://upcat.up.edu.ph/htmls/aboutupcat.html#scholarships.

Other scholarships, study grants, and awards provided by government, private companies or individuals are also available. Please visit https://slasonline.up.edu.ph for more information. For further inquiries, please email the UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Grants at the following contact details: