Ayala U-GO Scholar Grant Documentary Requirements 2026: Complete Checklist

The Ayala U-GO Scholar Grant Documentary Requirements mainly cover your school records and proof of your family’s financial situation.

Your school documents need the Registrar’s wet signature, and you’ll choose just one accepted document to show your family’s financial need.

A utility bill is only needed if you already have one, and a recommendation letter only applies if you get shortlisted.

Documents to Prepare

The U-GO application asks for school records, proof of financial need, and a few other supporting documents.

Some of what you need depends on whether you’re already in college, entering your first year, or shortlisted later in the process.

The Complete List

1. A current official Certificate of Registration or Enrollment, signed by the Registrar with a wet signature
2. If you’re an incoming first-year student, proof of college admission or your Senior High School diploma
3. Your latest copy of grades, also signed by the Registrar with a wet signature
4. One document that shows your family’s financial need, which can be:
   • your parent’s or guardian’s most recent Income Tax Return (ITR);
   • a Tax Exemption Certificate from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
   • a Certificate of Indigency of your parent or parents; or
   • for children of OFWs and seafarers, a recent contract or proof of income
5. Your latest electric or water bill, if you have one available
6. A recommendation letter, only if you’re shortlisted

Quick Look

Document	What you need
Certificate of Registration / Enrollment	Current official copy with the Registrar’s wet signature
Incoming First-Year Alternative	Proof of college admission, or your Senior High School diploma
Latest Copy of Grades	Signed by the Registrar with a wet signature
Proof of Financial Need	One of the accepted financial documents
Electric or Water Bill	Latest copy, if you have one
Recommendation Letter	Only if you’re shortlisted

Current Official Certificate of Registration or Enrollment

If you’re already studying in college, you need your current official Certificate of Registration or Enrollment.

This document needs your school Registrar’s wet signature.

A wet signature just means the Registrar signed the actual document by hand, not a printed or digital stamp. U-GO’s official FAQ also says an unsigned Certificate of Registration won’t be accepted.

If You’re an Incoming First-Year Student

If you’re an incoming first-year college student, you can submit either:

• proof of college admission; or
• your Senior High School diploma.

This gives you another way to show that you’re on your way to college.

Latest Copy of Grades

You also need your latest copy of grades.

This document needs the Registrar’s wet signature too.

When you ask your school for a copy, mention that you need it signed by the Registrar for a scholarship application.

Which Proof of Financial Need Do You Need?

U-GO accepts a specific set of documents to show your family’s financial situation.

Use whichever one fits your parent’s or guardian’s situation.

Parent’s or Guardian’s Most Recent ITR

If your parent or guardian has an Income Tax Return, also called an ITR, you can use their most recent one.

Make sure the copy is complete and everything on it is easy to read.

BIR Tax Exemption Certificate

You can also use a Tax Exemption Certificate from the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue, or BIR, is the government office that handles national taxes.

Certificate of Indigency

A Certificate of Indigency for your parent or parents is another accepted option.

This is a certificate that shows your family has low income. Make sure the names and other details on it are correct.

If Your Parent Is an OFW or Seafarer

If you’re the child of an Overseas Filipino Worker, also called an OFW, or a seafarer, you can use either:

• a recent contract; or
• proof of income.

This option is specifically for children of OFWs and seafarers.

What if You’re Not Sure Which Document Applies?

The official requirements say only these listed financial documents are accepted.

If you’re not sure which one fits your family’s situation, you can ask Ayala Foundation before submitting a different type of document.

Latest Electric or Water Bill

The earlier requirements announcement listed a latest copy of an electric bill.

A later FAQ clarified this as a latest electric or water bill, and only if you have one available.

If you have one, prepare a recent copy for your application.

Recommendation Letter

You don’t need a recommendation letter for your first application.

You only need one if you’re shortlisted.

If you reach that stage, a recommendation form link will be sent to your email.

Where to Get Each Document

Your documents may come from your school, your family’s own records, or a government or local office.

Document	Where to get it
Certificate of Registration / Enrollment	Your college or university Registrar
Proof of College Admission	The college or university where you were admitted
Senior High School Diploma	Your Senior High School
Latest Copy of Grades	Your college or university Registrar
Income Tax Return	Your parent’s or guardian’s tax records
Tax Exemption Certificate	Bureau of Internal Revenue
Certificate of Indigency	The local office that issues it
OFW or Seafarer Contract / Proof of Income	Your parent’s employment or income records
Electric or Water Bill	Your household utility record
Recommendation Letter	Through the recommendation form sent to shortlisted applicants

For your Certificate of Registration or Enrollment and your latest grades, remember that both need the Registrar’s wet signature.

How Long Each Document Takes to Get

There’s no single waiting time for every U-GO Scholar Grant document.

How long it takes depends on which documents you already have and which ones you still need to request.

Document	What may affect the waiting time
Certificate of Registration / Enrollment	Your school Registrar’s process
Latest Copy of Grades	Your school Registrar’s process
Proof of College Admission	Your college’s admission process
Senior High School Diploma	Your school’s records process
Financial Document	Which document applies to your family
Electric or Water Bill	Whether you already have a recent copy
Recommendation Letter	Only comes later, if you’re shortlisted

There’s also a short waiting period after you answer the eligibility form.

If you’re found eligible, Ayala Foundation says your application form should be sent to your registered email within 48 hours.

How Much Each Document Costs

Ayala Foundation doesn’t give one total cost for preparing all the U-GO application documents.

What you spend may depend on:

• your school’s document fees;
• which financial document you need;
• printing or photocopying;
• transportation; and
• other personal document expenses.

You can ask the school or office handling each document about its current fee before requesting it.

How to Prepare and Submit Your Documents

The U-GO application starts with an eligibility form before you get the full application form.

1. Complete the Eligibility Form

You first answer the eligibility form to find out whether you can continue with the application.

For the 2026 application, Ayala Foundation used this link:

https://afi.ph/ugoeligibility2026

2. Wait for Your Application Form

If you’re eligible, you’ll get your application ID and application form link through email.

Ayala Foundation says eligible applicants should receive the form within 48 hours after submitting the eligibility form.

If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder too.

3. Prepare Your School Documents

If you’re already in college, prepare:

• your current official Certificate of Registration or Enrollment; and
• your latest copy of grades.

Both need the Registrar’s wet signature.

If you’re entering your first year, you can use proof of college admission or your Senior High School diploma instead of the college registration or enrollment document.

4. Prepare Your Proof of Financial Need

Use one of the financial documents accepted by U-GO.

Choose whichever one fits your parent’s or guardian’s situation.

5. Prepare a Utility Bill, if You Have One

If you have one available, prepare a recent electric or water bill.

6. Complete the Application Form

Once you get the application link, fill out the form and upload your documents.

The FAQ says you can save your progress and come back to the application later.

7. Review Your Application

Before you finish, check that:

• your email address is correct;
• your school documents have the required wet signatures;
• your latest grades are included;
• your financial document is one of the accepted options;
• your uploaded files are clear and easy to read; and
• your information matches your documents.

8. Wait for the Shortlist

After applications are reviewed, selected applicants move to the next stage.

Only shortlisted applicants need the recommendation step.

9. Complete the Recommendation Step

If you’re shortlisted, a recommendation form link will be sent to your email.

You don’t need this for your first application.

10. Book Your Online Interview

After your recommendation letter is submitted, you’ll get a link to book your interview.

All U-GO interviews are conducted online.

What Happens After You Apply

The U-GO application goes through several stages after your first eligibility check.

Eligibility Result

After you answer the eligibility form, you’ll find out whether you can continue with the application.

Application Form

If you’re eligible, the full application form is sent to your registered email.

Ayala Foundation says it should arrive within 48 hours.

Document Submission

You complete the application form and upload your required documents.

You can save your progress and return to it later.

Shortlisting

Ayala Foundation reviews applications and identifies applicants who can move to the next stage.

Recommendation Letter

If you’re shortlisted, a recommendation form link will be sent to your email.

Only shortlisted applicants need this step.

Interview Booking

After the recommendation form is completed, you’ll get information for booking your interview.

Online Interview

The interview is conducted online.

Common Mistakes to Watch Out For

Submitting an unsigned Certificate of Registration. Your Certificate of Registration or Enrollment needs the Registrar’s wet signature. An unsigned copy won’t be accepted, based on the official FAQ.

Submitting grades without the required signature. Your latest copy of grades also needs the Registrar’s wet signature.

Using a financial document that isn’t listed. Ayala Foundation says only the listed financial documents are accepted. If you’re not sure which one applies to your family, confirm before submitting something different.

Thinking first-year students already need a college registration form. If you’re entering your first year, you can use proof of college admission or a Senior High School diploma instead.

Thinking everyone needs a recommendation letter. The recommendation letter is only needed if you’re shortlisted.

Forgetting to check your email. Your full application form, recommendation form, and interview booking information are all sent through email. Use an email account you check regularly.

Entering the wrong email address. If you’re eligible but don’t receive the application form within 48 hours, check your inbox and spam folder first. If you still don’t see it, the official materials list this contact: ugoadmin@ayalafoundation.org.

Assuming you can study at any college. The grant is for students who will enroll, or are already enrolled, in a public or state university or college. If you’re currently in a private college but plan to transfer to a public or state university or college for the covered school year, Ayala Foundation says you may still apply.

Thinking community involvement is required in every case. The qualification materials mention being active in your community. But the later FAQ says you can still apply even if you’re not currently involved in a community or organization. Applicants with active community participation do get priority during selection.

Final Ayala U-GO Scholar Grant Documentary Requirements Checklist

School Documents

• Current official Certificate of Registration / Enrollment with the Registrar’s wet signature
• Latest copy of grades with the Registrar’s wet signature

If You’re an Incoming First-Year Student

For the registration or enrollment requirement, use one of these instead:

• Proof of college admission
• Senior High School diploma

Proof of Financial Need

Use the option that applies to your situation:

• Parent’s or guardian’s most recent Income Tax Return
• Tax Exemption Certificate from the BIR
• Certificate of Indigency of parent or parents
• Recent OFW or seafarer contract / proof of income, if it applies to you

Other Document

• Latest electric or water bill, if you have one available

If You’re Shortlisted

• Recommendation letter / recommendation form

Before You Finish Your Application

• Your email address is correct
• Your school documents have the required wet signatures
• Your documents are clear and easy to read
• Your proof of financial need is one of the accepted options
• You’re checking your inbox and spam folder for updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Ayala U-GO Scholar Grant?

For the 2026 application, you needed to be a female Filipino undergraduate student.

The grant covered incoming first-, second-, and third-year college students. Incoming fourth-year students could also apply if they were taking a five-year course.

Students expected to graduate during School Year 2026 to 2027 couldn’t apply.

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What GPA do you need?

You need a minimum GPA, or Grade Point Average, of 85%.

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Can a Grade 12 student apply?

Yes. If you plan to enroll in a public or state university or college for the covered school year, you can apply as long as you meet the other qualifications.

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Can men apply?

No, the grant is dedicated to supporting women.

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Is there an age limit?

The official FAQ doesn’t state one. However, you need to be taking an undergraduate course.

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Can master’s or doctoral students apply?

No, the grant is only for undergraduate students.

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What if you took a gap year?

If you already finished Senior High School and plan to enroll in college, the FAQ says you can provide proof that you finished Senior High School, like a diploma or a Certificate of Completion.

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Can you apply if you’re studying at an open university?

Yes, as long as you’re taking an undergraduate course and meet the other qualifications.

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Can you apply if you’re currently in a private college?

The grant is for students who will enroll, or are already enrolled, in a public or state university or college.

If you’re currently at a private college but plan to transfer to a public or state university or college for the covered school year, you may apply.

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Are all undergraduate courses accepted?

Yes, the official FAQ says all undergraduate courses are welcome and given equal priority.

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Is the grant available nationwide?

Yes, eligible students from all areas of the Philippines may apply.

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Can you apply if you already have a scholarship?

The qualifications say you should have no existing scholarship for the covered school year.

If your current scholarship ends before that school year begins, the FAQ says you may still apply.

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Do you need to be active in your community?

You can still apply even if you’re not active in a community or organization. Applicants who show active community participation do receive priority during selection.

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What if you don’t receive the application form?

If you’re found eligible, the application form should arrive within 48 hours.

Check your inbox and spam folder first. If you still don’t receive it, you can contact ugoadmin@ayalafoundation.org.

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Do you need a recommendation letter right away?

No, you only need it if you’re shortlisted.

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Is the interview face-to-face?

No, the interviews are conducted online.

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Is the application still open?

No, the application period covered by this guide has already ended.

For another intake, check the newest announcement and requirements released by Ayala Foundation.

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More About the Ayala U-GO Scholar Grant

About the Program

U-GO is a global nonprofit that supports promising young women who want to pursue higher education.

In the Philippines, Ayala Foundation serves as U-GO’s partner for carrying out the program.

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Who Can Join?

For the 2026 application, you needed to be:

• female;
• a Filipino citizen;
• an incoming first-, second-, or third-year college student;
• an incoming fourth-year student, only if you were taking a five-year course;
• not expected to graduate during School Year 2026 to 2027;
• enrolling in a public or state university or college; and
• without an existing scholarship for the covered school year.

You were also expected to:

• have at least an 85% GPA;
• show financial need;
• have no disciplinary or administrative cases;
• aspire to bring positive change to society;
• show integrity; and
• be willing to take part in personal and professional development opportunities.

Community participation is considered too, but the later FAQ makes clear that not being active in an organization doesn’t automatically stop you from applying.

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What if You’re an Incoming Fourth-Year Student?

You can apply only if you’re taking a five-year course.

If you’re expected to graduate during the covered school year, you’re not eligible under these rules.

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What Schools Are Allowed?

The U-GO materials don’t give a fixed list of partner schools.

Instead, what matters is the type of school. You need to enroll in, or already be enrolled in, a public or state university or college.

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What Courses Are Allowed?

All undergraduate courses are accepted, and the official FAQ says they’re given equal priority.

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Does the Grant Continue Every Year?

The grant is subject to yearly renewal, based on whether the scholar keeps meeting the grant’s conditions.

This means renewal isn’t automatic.

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When Was the Application Period?

Applications opened on May 5, 2026.

The deadline was June 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

That application period has already ended.

If you’re preparing for another intake, use the newest dates, qualifications, and requirements released by Ayala Foundation.

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