The SamarLeyte Scholarship Program provides a need-based scholarship award for freshmen students that is based on financial need, in addition to academic performance and personal character. A one-time grant of $1, 500 will be awarded to individual who meets the following criteria:

• Available to high school graduates/graduating high school senior entering college.

•  Must be enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited two or four- year college/university in Texas (provide proof of acceptance).

• Citizen of the U.S and a legal resident of Texas (at least one year prior to application)

• Demonstrates academic potential and ability (must submit high school GPA- GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)

• Must submit original essay,” Why is education instrumental in alleviating poverty?” (750 to 1,000 words)

• Must provide a letter of endorsement from a professor/counsellor/pastor/priest vouching for good character.

• Demonstrates a need for financial assistance (household income no greater than $60,000).

The SamarLeyte Scholarship Post Graduate Program is a career building grant that is based on a career field and community involvement. A one-time grant of $1, 000 will be awarded to individual who meets the following criteria:

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

• Must be a citizen of the U.S and a legal resident of Texas

• Must be currently employed and working on a career field related to nursing

• Must be enrolled or about to enroll in a master’s degree or doctorate program in an accredited university

• Must complete an essay, “How can advancement in education contribute to economic growth?” (750-1,000 words)