If you’re preparing your application, the Charity First Foundation Scholarship Documentary Requirements include a completed application form, copy of grades, your parents’ latest ITR or Certificate of Indigency, a home sketch and house photos, utility bills, PSA Birth Certificate, autobiography, medical or X-ray results, and DSWD documents if they apply to you.
You’ll submit your documents through the Charity First Portal.
Overview
Requirements to Prepare
Before you start gathering documents, it helps to see the complete list first.
Before You Prepare the Documents
Check these basic details first:
- You’re currently enrolled as a first-year or second-year college student at a partner university.
- You’re a resident of Metro Manila.
The scholarship has other qualifications too, including rules for your grades, financial situation, other scholarships, and attendance at its monthly seminar. You can check the complete list later under Qualifications.
Documents You’ll Need
According to the scholarship announcement, you’ll need:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Copy of grades
- Photocopy of your parents’ latest Income Tax Return (ITR) OR Certificate of Indigency
- Home sketch showing the route from your school to your home, including photos of the inside and outside of your house
- Latest utility bills for water, electricity, and internet
- Photocopy of your PSA-issued Birth Certificate
- Autobiography
- Copy of medical or X-ray results
- DSWD Social Case Study Report and 4Ps ID, if applicable
You can access the Scholarship Application Form through the Charity First Portal.
What Each Requirement Is For
Here’s a simple way to understand the documents you’re preparing.
| Requirement | What it helps show |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Application Form | The information Charity First needs for your application |
| Copy of grades | Your academic performance |
| Parents’ latest ITR | Your family’s reported income |
| Certificate of Indigency | Your family’s financial situation |
| Home sketch | The route from your school to your home |
| House photos | The inside and outside of your home, as requested |
| Utility bills | Household information requested by the scholarship |
| PSA Birth Certificate | Your personal and birth information |
| Autobiography | Your background, experiences, plans, strengths, and other personal details |
| Medical or X-ray results | Health information requested by the scholarship |
| DSWD documents | Information connected with your family’s situation |
This is only a simple explanation. Charity First decides how each document is used when reviewing your application.
Scholarship Application Form
You’ll need to complete the Scholarship Application Form through the Charity First Portal.
Fill in the information requested and check your answers before submitting.
Copy of Grades
You’ll need a copy of your grades.
The scholarship announcement does not say which semester the grades should cover or whether they need to be a certified true copy.
If the application portal gives more detailed instructions, follow those instructions.
Parents’ Latest ITR or Certificate of Indigency
You’ll need either:
- a photocopy of your parents’ latest Income Tax Return or ITR; or
- a Certificate of Indigency.
The official requirement uses “or,” so the published checklist does not say you need both.
Home Sketch and House Photos
You’ll need a home sketch showing the route from your school to your home.
You’ll also need photos showing the:
- inside of your house; and
- outside of your house.
The announcement does not give a required paper size, map style, number of photos, or image size.
If the application portal gives more instructions, follow those.
Latest Utility Bills
You’ll need the latest bills for:
- water;
- electricity; and
- internet.
The announcement does not explain what you should submit if your household does not have one of these services.
If that applies to you, check with Charity First instead of choosing a replacement document on your own.
PSA Birth Certificate
You’ll need a photocopy of your PSA-issued Birth Certificate.
Check that your name and other important details are clear and readable.
Autobiography
You’ll also need an autobiography.
Charity First asks you to include topics such as your:
- personal life experiences;
- dreams;
- difficult experiences or challenges;
- beliefs or principles;
- future plans;
- talents;
- positive qualities;
- strengths; and
- weaknesses.
You don’t need complicated English. You can write naturally and focus on clearly telling your story.
Medical or X-Ray Results
You’ll need a copy of medical or X-ray results.
The scholarship announcement does not say:
- which medical examination you need;
- what type of X-ray is required;
- how recent the results should be; or
- where the examination must be done.
Check Charity First’s instructions before paying for a new medical examination only for the scholarship.
DSWD Social Case Study Report and 4Ps ID
The announcement also lists a DSWD Social Case Study Report and 4Ps ID, if applicable.
The words “if applicable” appear with this requirement, but the public announcement does not give more detailed instructions about every situation in which these documents are needed.
If you’re unsure whether they apply to you, check the Charity First Portal or ask the foundation.
Where to Get the Requirements
| Requirement | Where you can get or prepare it |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Application Form | Charity First Portal |
| Copy of grades | Your university |
| Parents’ latest ITR | Your parents’ tax records |
| Certificate of Indigency | The issuing office accepted by Charity First |
| Home sketch | You can prepare this yourself |
| House photos | You can take these yourself at home |
| Utility bills | Your household’s latest bills |
| PSA Birth Certificate | Philippine Statistics Authority |
| Autobiography | You write this yourself |
| Medical or X-ray results | The clinic, hospital, or medical facility that performed the examination |
| DSWD Social Case Study Report | The proper social welfare office |
| 4Ps ID | Your existing 4Ps ID, if applicable |
For a document where the scholarship announcement does not name an exact issuing office, check Charity First’s instructions before requesting it.
How Long Does It Take to Get the Requirements?
There is no single waiting time for all Charity First Scholarship documents.
Some items are things you prepare yourself, while others depend on your school or the office that issues them.
| Requirement | How long it may take |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Application Form | You complete it through the portal |
| Copy of grades | Depends on your university |
| ITR | Depends on whether your family already has a copy |
| Certificate of Indigency | Depends on the issuing office |
| Home sketch | You prepare it yourself |
| House photos | You prepare them yourself |
| Utility bills | You use your latest available bills |
| PSA Birth Certificate | Depends on the PSA service you use |
| Autobiography | You prepare it yourself |
| Medical or X-ray results | Depends on the medical facility |
| Social Case Study Report | Depends on the social welfare office |
Because these requirements come from different places, preparing early can give you more time if one takes longer than expected.
How Much Do the Requirements Cost?
The scholarship announcement does not give one total cost for preparing all of the requirements.
Some items are things you can prepare yourself, while other documents or services may have their own fees.
| Requirement | Cost |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Application Form | No application fee is stated |
| Copy of grades | Check with your university |
| ITR | Depends on whether your family already has the required copy |
| Certificate of Indigency | Check with the issuing office |
| Home sketch | You can prepare it yourself |
| House photos | Depends on how you prepare them |
| Utility bills | Use your existing latest bills |
| PSA Birth Certificate | Depends on the PSA service you use |
| Autobiography | You can prepare it yourself |
| Medical or X-ray results | Depends on the clinic or hospital |
| Social Case Study Report | Check with the office handling your request |
Before paying for a document or medical examination, check whether Charity First has given more specific instructions.
How to Prepare the Requirements
1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Start with the Charity First Portal.
Fill in the requested information carefully and check your details before submitting.
2. Prepare your copy of grades
Get the school record requested by the scholarship.
Check that:
- your name is clear;
- your grades are readable; and
- all needed pages are included.
3. Prepare your income document
The published list allows either:
- your parents’ latest ITR; or
- a Certificate of Indigency.
You don’t automatically need both.
4. Draw your home sketch
Your sketch should show the route from your school to your home.
Keep it simple and easy to follow.
If the application form asks for landmarks, street names, or other details, include them.
5. Take your house photos
Prepare clear photos showing the:
- inside of your house; and
- outside of your house.
6. Gather your latest utility bills
Prepare the latest:
- water bill;
- electricity bill; and
- internet bill.
If your household does not have one of these, check with Charity First about what you should submit.
7. Prepare your PSA Birth Certificate
You’ll need a photocopy of your PSA-issued Birth Certificate.
Check that the copy is complete and readable.
8. Write your autobiography
Use the topics given by Charity First as your guide.
You can write about your experiences, dreams, challenges, beliefs, future plans, talents, strengths, and weaknesses in your own words.
9. Check the medical requirement
Because the announcement only says medical or X-ray results, check whether Charity First gives more detailed instructions before arranging a new examination.
10. Check whether the DSWD documents apply to you
Review the instructions for the DSWD Social Case Study Report and 4Ps ID.
If you’re unsure whether you need them, confirm with Charity First before requesting anything.
11. Prepare clear digital copies
Before uploading your files, check that:
- the entire page can be seen;
- the text is readable;
- your photos are clear;
- nothing important is cut off; and
- you’ve selected the correct file for each requirement.
12. Keep your own copies
Save copies of everything you submit.
Common Requirement Mistakes to Avoid
Thinking you need both an ITR and Certificate of Indigency
The requirement says parents’ latest ITR OR Certificate of Indigency.
The published list does not say you need both.
Drawing only your house location
The home sketch should show the route from your school to your home.
Make sure the route itself can be followed.
Forgetting either the inside or outside house photo
The requirement asks for both views.
Leaving out one of the listed utility bills
The announcement lists water, electricity, and internet.
If you don’t have one of these, check with Charity First rather than guessing what you can use instead.
Leaving important topics out of your autobiography
Use the topics provided by Charity First as a checklist before finishing your autobiography.
Assuming any medical result will work
The announcement does not say exactly which medical or X-ray result is needed.
Check the instructions first.
Uploading unclear documents
Open each file before submitting and make sure the important information is easy to read.
Final Charity First Foundation Scholarship Documentary Requirements Checklist
Quick Applicant Check
- You’re a Metro Manila resident
- You’re currently a first-year or second-year college student
- You’re studying at one of the partner universities
Documents to Prepare
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Copy of grades
- Parents’ latest ITR or Certificate of Indigency
- Home sketch showing the route from your school to your home
- Photo showing the inside of your house
- Photo showing the outside of your house
- Latest water bill
- Latest electricity bill
- Latest internet bill
- Photocopy of PSA-issued Birth Certificate
- Autobiography
- Copy of medical or X-ray results
- DSWD Social Case Study Report and 4Ps ID, if applicable
Before You Submit
- Your files are complete and readable
- You’ve prepared the correct income document
- Your home sketch shows the requested route
- Both house views are included
- Your utility bills are ready
- Your autobiography covers the requested topics
- Your PSA Birth Certificate is clear
- You’ve checked any medical instructions
- You’ve checked whether the DSWD documents apply to you
- You’ve kept copies of everything you submit
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both my parents’ ITR and a Certificate of Indigency?
No.
The requirement says parents’ latest ITR OR Certificate of Indigency.
What grades do I need to submit?
The scholarship announcement simply says “Copy of grades.”
It does not name a particular semester or say the copy must be certified.
If the Charity First Portal gives more detailed instructions, follow those instructions.
Do my grades need to be a certified true copy?
The published announcement does not specifically say certified true copy.
Don’t assume certification is required unless Charity First gives that instruction.
What should I include in my home sketch?
Your sketch should show the route from your school to your home.
What house photos do I need?
You’ll need photos showing both the:
- inside; and
- outside
of your house.
What if our household doesn’t have an internet bill?
The announcement lists water, electricity, and internet bills but does not explain what to do if one is unavailable.
Check with Charity First before leaving it out or replacing it with another document.
What medical or X-ray result do I need?
The public announcement does not give the exact type of medical examination or X-ray required.
Check the application instructions or contact Charity First before arranging a new examination.
Is the 4Ps ID required from everyone?
The announcement lists the 4Ps ID with “if applicable.”
If you’re unsure whether it applies to your situation, check with Charity First.
Can a third-year college student apply?
The published qualifications say you should be currently enrolled as a first-year or second-year college student at a partner university.
Third-year students are not included in the listed group for this scholarship cycle.
More About the Charity First Foundation Scholarship
Charity First Foundation, Inc. runs an education program called From the Streets to the Campus, which supports indigent but deserving college students.
Qualifications
For this scholarship cycle, the published qualifications say:
- You’re a resident of Metro Manila.
- You’re currently enrolled as a first-year or second-year college student at a partner university.
- Your General Weighted Average or GWA is at least 85%.
- You’re classified as indigent.
- You’re not receiving another scholarship.
- You’re willing to attend the Monthly Life Skills Motivational Seminar.
Partner Universities
The scholarship announcement lists these partner universities:
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- Philippine Normal University
- Universidad de Manila
- Technological University of the Philippines
- City of Malabon University
Use this list for this scholarship cycle rather than assuming that every school Charity First has worked with before is included.
What Support Does the Scholarship Provide?
Charity First says its education program provides financial help for college students together with activities that help scholars develop their skills and values.
Its education program also includes scholar activities and support such as seminars, mentoring, counseling, and access to learning resources.
The exact support you receive can depend on the scholarship’s current rules.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Charity First Portal.
You’ll complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit the documents requested through the portal.
Application Period
For this scholarship cycle, applications were accepted from:
June 22 to July 18, 2026
That application period has ended.
If you’re preparing for a future application, check Charity First’s latest announcement for a new application period and updated requirements.