If you’re applying, the Palawan Scholarship Program Documentary Requirements Checklist includes your Certificate of Registration, Grade 12 Report Card, Certificate of Good Moral Character, Barangay Certificate of Residency or Indigency, and photos of yourself at home.
Your Certificate of Registration should be for the first semester covered by the application, while your home photos should show both the inside and outside of your home.
Overview
Requirements to Prepare
Before you start requesting documents, it helps to see the complete list first.
Before You Prepare the Documents
Before you spend time requesting the documents, check these two basic details first:
- You’re an incoming first-year college student for AY 2026–2027.
- You’re 17 to 21 years old.
The Palawan Scholarship Program has other qualifications too, including rules for your grades, Palawan residency, school, health, and other conditions. You can check the complete list later under Qualifications.
Documents You’ll Need
- Certificate of Registration for the first semester of AY 2026–2027
- Grade 12 Report Card
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Barangay Certificate of Residency or Barangay Certificate of Indigency
- Photos of yourself at home showing the inside and outside view
The scholarship asks you to have scanned copies of these requirements ready for upload.
The official announcement also says that if your requirements are incomplete, your application will not be processed and you’ll be automatically disqualified.
What Each Requirement Is For
Here’s a simple way to understand why each item is part of your application.
| Requirement | What it helps show |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Registration | That you’re enrolled for the first semester of AY 2026–2027 |
| Grade 12 Report Card | Your Grade 12 grades |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Your conduct record from school |
| Barangay Certificate of Residency | That you live in Palawan |
| Barangay Certificate of Indigency | That your household is considered indigent by your barangay |
| Photos of yourself at home | The inside and outside view of your home, as requested by the program |
The requirement says Barangay Certificate of Residency or Barangay Certificate of Indigency, so the published checklist does not say you need both.
The scholarship announcement also does not explain exactly how your home photos are used during screening, so it’s better not to assume a purpose the program has not stated.
Certificate of Registration
You’ll need your Certificate of Registration for the first semester of AY 2026–2027.
For this scholarship cycle, you need to be enrolled at:
- Palawan State University – Main Campus
- Western Philippines University – Main Campus
- Western Philippines University – PPC Campus
You can check the semester and school year printed on your Certificate of Registration before uploading it.
Grade 12 Report Card
You’ll also need your Grade 12 Report Card.
The scholarship requires a Grade 12 GWA of 90% or higher, so this record helps the program check whether you meet the grade requirement.
The official list specifically asks for a Grade 12 Report Card. It does not say that Form 137, a Certificate of Grades, or another school record can automatically replace it.
Certificate of Good Moral Character
You’ll need a Certificate of Good Moral Character.
You can check with your Senior High School or the school office that keeps your records to find out where you can request it.
The scholarship announcement does not name one specific school office that must issue it.
Barangay Certificate of Residency or Indigency
You’ll need either a:
- Barangay Certificate of Residency; or
- Barangay Certificate of Indigency.
The official list uses “or,” so it does not say you need both.
A Certificate of Residency can help show that you live in Palawan, which is one of the scholarship qualifications.
A Certificate of Indigency can show that your household is considered indigent by your barangay. The program says applicants from indigent or low-income families are given priority.
If you’re unsure which certificate fits your situation better, you can check the application form before requesting one.
Photos of Yourself at Home
You’ll also need photos of yourself at home.
The requirement asks for:
- an inside view of your home; and
- an outside view of your home.
Make sure you’re included in the photos because the official wording specifically asks for photos of yourself at home.
The announcement does not give a required number of photos, image size, file type, or other detailed photo rules.
If the application form gives more instructions, follow those instructions.
Where to Get the Requirements
| Requirement | Where you can get or prepare it |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Registration | Your college or university |
| Grade 12 Report Card | Your Senior High School |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Your school |
| Barangay Certificate of Residency | Your barangay |
| Barangay Certificate of Indigency | Your barangay |
| Inside and outside home photos | You can take these yourself at home |
Your school or barangay may have its own way of handling requests.
Before requesting a document, you can check what you need to bring, whether there is a fee, and when it may be released.
How Long Does It Take to Get the Requirements?
There is no single waiting time for all of the scholarship requirements.
The documents come from different schools and offices, so each one may take a different amount of time.
| Requirement | How long it takes |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Registration | Depends on your college or university |
| Grade 12 Report Card | Depends on your Senior High School |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Depends on your school |
| Barangay Certificate | Depends on your barangay |
| Home photos | You can prepare these yourself |
If you still need documents from your school or barangay, starting 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.
Your cost can depend on the school or barangay issuing the document.
| Requirement | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Registration | Check with your college or university |
| Grade 12 Report Card | Check with your school |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Check with your school |
| Barangay Certificate | Check with your barangay |
| Home photos | Depends on how you prepare them |
You can check the current fee directly with the office before paying.
How to Prepare the Requirements
1. Check your Certificate of Registration
You’ll need your Certificate of Registration for the first semester of AY 2026–2027.
You can check that the semester and school year printed on it are correct.
2. Prepare your Grade 12 Report Card
Make sure your Grade 12 Report Card is complete and easy to read.
The scholarship requires a Grade 12 GWA of 90% or higher.
3. Get your Certificate of Good Moral Character
You can ask your school where you can request it and what you need to prepare.
4. Choose your barangay document
The scholarship accepts either a:
- Barangay Certificate of Residency; or
- Barangay Certificate of Indigency.
You don’t automatically need both.
5. Take your home photos
Prepare photos showing:
- yourself inside your home; and
- yourself with the outside view of your home.
Make sure the requested views can be seen clearly.
6. Prepare clear scanned copies
Before uploading, you can check that:
- the whole document is visible;
- the text is easy to read;
- your name and important details are clear;
- nothing important is cut off; and
- your home photos clearly show the requested views.
7. Check the online application form
The application form may give more instructions about:
- file type;
- file size;
- photo requirements; or
- where each file should be uploaded.
If it does, follow the instructions shown there.
8. Check everything before you submit
The scholarship says incomplete requirements will not be processed and will lead to automatic disqualification.
You can compare your files with the official checklist one more time before submitting.
9. Keep your own copies
Save a copy of every document and photo you upload.
Common Requirement Mistakes to Avoid
Using a Certificate of Registration for the wrong semester
The requirement specifically asks for the first semester of AY 2026–2027.
Check the semester and school year before uploading it.
Uploading another school record instead of your Grade 12 Report Card
The official list asks for your Grade 12 Report Card.
Don’t assume another school record can replace it unless the scholarship program confirms this.
Forgetting your Certificate of Good Moral Character
This is one of the five requirements listed in the official announcement.
Thinking you need both barangay certificates
The requirement says Barangay Certificate of Residency or Barangay Certificate of Indigency.
The published list does not tell you to submit both.
Preparing only one home view
The scholarship asks for both an inside and outside view of your home.
Taking home photos without yourself in them
The requirement says photos of yourself at home.
Make sure you’re included.
Uploading blurry scans or photos
Before submitting, open every file and check whether the information and requested views are clear.
Leaving one requirement missing
The program says incomplete applications will not be processed and will lead to automatic disqualification.
Final Palawan Scholarship Program Documentary Requirements Checklist
Quick Applicant Check
- You’re an incoming first-year college student for AY 2026–2027
- You’re 17 to 21 years old
Documents to Prepare
- Certificate of Registration for the first semester of AY 2026–2027
- Grade 12 Report Card
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Barangay Certificate of Residency or Barangay Certificate of Indigency
- Photo of yourself at home showing the inside view
- Photo of yourself at home showing the outside view
Before You Submit
- Your Certificate of Registration shows the correct semester and school year
- Your Grade 12 Report Card is complete and readable
- Your Certificate of Good Moral Character is included
- You’ve prepared the barangay certificate you’ll use
- You’re visible in your home photos
- Both inside and outside views are included
- Your scanned copies are clear
- You’ve checked the application form for upload instructions
- You’ve kept your own copies
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need both a Barangay Certificate of Residency and a Barangay Certificate of Indigency?
No.
The official requirement says Barangay Certificate of Residency or Barangay Certificate of Indigency.
Which Certificate of Registration do I need?
You’ll need your Certificate of Registration for the first semester of AY 2026–2027.
What Grade 12 GWA do I need?
The scholarship requires a Grade 12 GWA of 90% or higher.
Can I submit Form 137 instead of my Grade 12 Report Card?
The official announcement asks specifically for a Grade 12 Report Card.
It does not say Form 137 can replace it, so don’t treat them as interchangeable unless the scholarship program confirms this.
What should my home photos show?
Your photos should show you at home, with both:
- an inside view; and
- an outside view.
The published announcement does not give more detailed photo rules
What happens if one document is missing?
The scholarship announcement says applications with incomplete requirements will not be processed and will be automatically disqualified.
More About the Palawan Scholarship Program
The official name of the program is the Palawan Group of Companies Scholarship Program.
The information below can help you understand the scholarship after you’ve checked the documents you need.
Qualifications
You may qualify if:
- you’re an incoming first-year college student for AY 2026–2027;
- you’re 17 to 21 years old;
- your Grade 12 GWA is 90% or higher;
- you’re a resident of Palawan;
- you’re enrolled at one of the schools and campuses covered by the program;
- you’re of good moral character;
- you’re in good health;
- you have no criminal or derogatory record;
- you’re not a direct dependent or relative up to the third degree of a Palawan Group of Companies associate; and
- you’re not receiving another scholarship, financial aid, or grant, except a school-based academic scholarship for honor students.
The program also says applicants from indigent or low-income families are given priority.
Eligible Schools
For AY 2026–2027, the Palawan Scholarship Program covers students enrolled at:
- Palawan State University – Main Campus
- Western Philippines University – Main Campus
- Western Philippines University – PPC Campus
The announcement does not say that other campuses or universities are covered for this application cycle.
Benefits
The scholarship announcement lists these benefits:
- monthly allowance;
- book or uniform allowance;
- use of Palawan Group of Companies facilities for review purposes;
- applicable on-the-job training or OJT;
- graduation gift;
- priority for employment after graduation; and
- other program benefits.
The announcement does not give the peso amount of the monthly allowance or book or uniform allowance, so no amount should be assumed.
How to Apply
For this scholarship cycle, applicants were asked to:
- complete the online application form during the application period;
- prepare scanned copies of the required documents; and
- upload the documents through the application form.
What Happens After You Apply?
If you pass the first screening, the Scholarship Program Management will send you an email with instructions for the next part of the selection process.
The public announcement does not explain every later step, so follow the instructions sent by the scholarship team if you move forward.
Application Period
For AY 2026–2027, the online application period was:
June 29 to July 11, 2026
If you’re checking this guide for a future application, look for a newer Palawan Group announcement before applying.
What Does Palawan Group Expect From Its Scholars?
If you’re selected, you’re expected to:
- finish your course within the normal time needed to complete it;
- maintain passing grades in all subjects, including ROTC and PE; and
- sign an agreement that will be notarized.
The program also says that if you fail to finish your course without a reasonable explanation or direct communication, you may be required to pay back the financial benefits you received.
How Many Students Has the Program Helped?
Palawan Group says 898 scholars have graduated from college, while 491 scholars are currently continuing their studies through the program.
These figures come from the company’s scholarship announcement.