The Educational Service Contracting (ESC) scholarship is one of the many partnership financial aid programs of the Department of Education (DepEd). It primarily aims to decongest overcrowded public junior high schools. It does this by providing slot allocations for students who would otherwise have gone to public schools.

Eligible ESC Grantee

Elementary graduates who will pursue secondary education in an ESC-participating private high school or incoming Grade 7 can avail of the program.

In case of transfer, a student can still enjoy its grant provided that the student will transfer to any ESC participating school. Just make sure to present to the accepting school a certification letter reflecting the student’s School-ESC identification number not later than the online application’s cut-off date.

The grant is subject to termination if a grantee does any of the following conditions:

• Drops out for non-health reasons in the middle of the school year;
• Do not re-enroll in the coming school year;
• Fails to advance to the next grade level or is retained at the current grade level.
• The school suspends the student for more than two weeks, dismisses them, or expels them for disciplinary reasons.
• Transfers to a non-ESC-participating JHS.

Grantees who drop out due to a parent or guardian’s death, force majeure, prolonged illness, or accident may re-enter the ESC program. To do so, they will need to submit supporting documents.

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Amount of Grant

The grant amount depends on the location of the ESC-participating junior high school (JHS) and is quoted per ESC grantee per school year. The program pays the amount directly to the school, and it remains the same over the four-year term unless the State Assistance Council approves adjustments. To give you an idea of the amount of the grant, check the image below.

Take note, however, that if the total school fees declared by the school in the ESC IMS are lower than the amount of the ESC grant, the school will only pay the total school fees.

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Requirements and Application Process

Incoming JHS or Grade 7 students who wish to apply for the ESC program should follow the following steps:

• Fill out the ESC application form, then submit it to the registrar’s office attached with the other requirements mentioned below;
• Write a letter of intent to the high school principal, indicating the following essential details: the name of the student, monthly income, other sources of income (if any), and the reason for applying for a government subsidy;
• Any proof of financial means of both parents/guardians/person who is supporting the student;
• Recent 1×1 colored identification photo of the student.
• Other documents: Form 138, Good Moral Certificate, Birth Certificate (PSA)

See here for the list of ESC-participating schools in the Philippines

For inquiries, concerns, or clarifications, you may contact the Monitoring and Processing Unit at mpu@peac.org.ph or (02) 8570 7322 / (+63) 0917 501 3273. Also, follow them on their social media accounts for important updates and announcements.

Final Thoughts

The Educational Service Contracting (ESC) Program is a valuable opportunity for students to gain access to quality education. By understanding the eligibility criteria and following the application process, students can take full advantage of this beneficial program.

Source: (PEAC)

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