UPDATE: The SM Foundation has updated the application deadline. Please see the new dates below.
The SM Scholarship 2026 application period is officially scheduled from February 1 to February 28, 2026. SM Foundation recently updated the schedule for incoming college freshmen. In this guide, we discuss the 92% GWA requirement, the list of priority courses, and the revised online application timeline for SY 2026-2027.
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Quick Summary
| Scholarship Name | SM College Scholarship Program 2026 |
| Application Period | February 1 – February 28, 2026 |
| Grade Requirement | GWA of at least 92% (Grade 12, 1st Sem) |
| Income Limit | Household income not exceeding ₱250,000 |
| Priority Courses | Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Education |
| Official Portal | scholarship.sm-foundation.org |
Note to Applicants: Scholarship details and schedules may be updated by the SM Foundation as the opening date approaches. To ensure you don’t miss any sudden changes, we recommend following us on Facebook page. We monitor official announcements daily and share the latest updates immediately to keep you informed!
Priority Courses for SM Scholarship
SM College Scholarship 2026 is open to incoming college students who will enroll in any of the following priority courses:
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering / BS in Electronics Engineering
- BS in Information Technology
- BS in Accountancy
- BS in Accounting Technology
- BS in Accounting Information Systems
- BS in Internal Auditing
- BSBA in Management Accounting
- BSBA in Financial Management
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Secondary Education major in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics, Mathematics, English
Scholars may enroll in any partner school or accredited institution within the covered areas.
Areas Covered by SM Scholarship
Scholars can enroll in any school of their choice located in the following areas:
- Luzon
- NCR, Albay, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Sorsogon, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, Zambales
- Visayas
- Capiz, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Negros Occidental
- Mindanao
- Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, South Cotabato, Zamboanga del Sur
You may also check the complete list of SM Partner Schools for SM College Scholarship Program for reference.
What are the qualifications?
Interested applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a Grade 12 graduate from public or private schools in covered areas
- Applicants from private schools must have a DepEd voucher and must be Grade 10 completers from public schools
- Must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 92% or its equivalent for Grade 12 – 1st semester
- Total household annual income must not exceed ₱250,000.
Tip: If you don’t meet the 92% GWA requirement for SM, you might want to check the GSIS STEM Scholarship, which has a 90% GWA requirement for children of government employees.
What are the Scholarship Benefits?
SM College Scholarship provides scholars with the following benefits:
- Full tuition and other school fees
- Monthly stipend
- Part-time job opportunities during semestral and Christmas breaks
- Enrichment and formation activities
- Exclusive job offers with the SM Group after graduation
Online Application
All applications must be submitted online only through the official SM Foundation Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.sm-foundation.org
Documentary Requirements
Applicants are required to upload the following during the online application:
- Any one of the following proofs of income:
- Latest Income Tax Return of parent/s or guardian, or
- Certificate of Non-Filing of Income, or
- Certificate of Indigency
- Latest Grade 12 Report Card
- Birth Certificate
- Two (2) copies of recent 2×2 ID photos
- Sketch of home address to the nearest SM Mall
Application Period
IMPORTANT: The online application period for SM College Scholarship has been shortened. The new dates are: February 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026
All documentary requirements must be uploaded within this one-month window. Late submissions will not be accepted by the system once the portal closes on February 28.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When can I apply for SM Scholarship 2026?
The online application period for the SM Scholarship 2026 is from February 1 to February 28, 2026. The official portal opens and closes on these dates, so it is best to prepare your documents in January.
What is the minimum grade requirement?
The minimum grade requirement for the SM Scholarship 2026 is a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 92% or higher in the first semester of Grade 12.
Can private school graduates apply?
Yes, but with specific conditions: Private school graduates must be DepEd voucher holders and must have completed Grade 10 in a public high school. They must also meet the 92% GWA and ₱250,000 income limit
What benefits do SM Scholarship scholars receive?
Scholars receive full tuition and miscellaneous fees, a monthly stipend, and part-time job opportunities during semestral and Christmas breaks. Additionally, graduates are given exclusive job offers within the SM Group (BDO, SMIC, etc.), and there is no mandatory return service.
Where can I apply online for SM College Scholarship?
Applications are accepted exclusively through the official SM Foundation Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.sm-foundation.org. Note that the “Apply” button will only be active starting February 1, 2026.
What are the documentary requirements?
Applicants must submit the online form with Grade 12 report card, proof of income, birth certificate, two 2×2 ID photos, and a sketch of residence to the nearest SM Mall.
How do I confirm my SM Scholarship application?
After submitting your online form, you must log back into the portal within seven (7) days to click the “Confirm” button. If you fail to confirm within this window, your application will be automatically disqualified.
When is the deadline for SM Scholarship 2026?
The deadline is February 28, 2026.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the SM Foundation. This guide is for informational purposes only. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, please visit the official SM Foundation website.
Read Also: PHINMA National Scholarship 2026
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino, Surigao, Ritchel N.
Good day! How can I apply to this scholarship?
You can apply online through the SM Foundation portal from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Bachelor of elementary education, Melody V. Agabas
How can I apply to this scholarship
You can apply online through the SM Scholarship Portal starting February 1 until March 31, 2026.
Bachelor of Physical Education
second year
Good evening! How can apply to this scholarship?
To apply, you just need to visit the official SM Scholarship portal and submit your application online between February 1 and March 31, 2026.
Good evening how can I apply to this scholarship?
my son is currently in 2nd year college,is he eligible to apply for sm scholarskip? thank you
I’m am a bsed
HOW CAN I APPLY THIS SCHOLAR?
BSBA
KRISIA MAE A. TOYCO
Hi good morning po how to apply asap!!
My son graduate from private school from grade 10 can he still apply for scholarship?
Hi good day how to apply asap!!
Hi YHASSER-HAMID A. KADIL! Good day! The official online application portal will open on February 1, 2026.
To apply ‘ASAP’ when it opens, I recommend preparing your Grade 12 report card (92% GWA) and Proof of Income now. I have shared the official application link and the step-by-step process in this article to help you get ready. Good luck!
I am a college student what should i need to prepare
I want to finish my studies
How to apply?
Working Student
Pwede Po ba Ako mag apply Ng scholar paa sa ank kupo. Grace 12 Po Siya Ngayon. Solo parents Po Ako. Mr Edgardo Bautista jr
Hi Mr. Edgardo Bautista Jr.! Opo, pwedeng mag-apply ang inyong anak na Grade 12.
Siguraduhin lang po na ang GWA niya ay 92% pataas at may Certificate of Indigency kayo (income na ₱250k pababa). Magsisimula ang online application sa Feb 1, 2026. I’ve already shared the full details and list of documents in this article for your guide. Good luck po!
Herap po kasi mag working student po at wala pong nag susupurta sana po matulungan po kasi mahirap po ang magulang ko po at walang kakayahan na pag aralin po ako sana po matulungan 🙏
Hi Admin, meron ba kailangan requirement kapag solo ang parent? Paano kapag walang Id ng solo parent? please reply po
How to apply scholarship
Hi Heinrich Dubria! To apply for the SM Scholarship 2026, you need to submit an online application through the official SM Foundation portal.
The application period usually runs from February 1 to March 31, 2026. I’ve already shared the step-by-step process in this article and the required documents.
Magandang Araw Ma’am/Sir, Hopefully na matanggap Po Ako sa scholarship dahil financially problem kami kaya hindi sure kung maka college Ako, So need ko Po Ang scholarship na ito for my near future🤧😭
Good morning po ask lang po kung paano mag apply
Please sana po maka pasok po sa scholarship mapili po ako kasi po yung mother ko is single parents lang po sya,sya nalang po nagpapa aral
I am apply that scholarship
Gusto ko pong maka pasok sa scholarship or maka kuha ng scholar dahil po para hindi mahirapan Ang akong nanay sa pag papa-aral sakin dahil 5 kaming magkakapatid na nag aaral at hindi sapat ang kanya kinikita sa araw araw at Lalo na ang aking ina na lamang ang nagbubuhay samin. Gusto ko pong maka pagtapos ng pag aaral kaya nais kung maka pasok sa scholarship o makatanggap ng scholarship.
Pwede pong mag apply 3rd year college na po?
Gusto ko pong Maka apply sa scholarship na ito para makapatuloy po sa pag aaral ko at makakatulong po ito sa pag bawas nang mga bayarin sa school
good day! can a college freshman still apply for this scholarship for their upcoming 2nd year? thank you po in advance 🙏🙏
Gusto ko makapasa sa scholarship dahil gusto kong makabangon sa kahirapan
Gusto kong makapasa sa scholarship upang makatulong sa aking pamilya
How to apply for scholarship for ABM graduating grade 12.plz…
I’m already in college po, mag se-second year. Can I still apply?
I’m First year student pwede po bang may apply??
I want to finish my study
Hi, It says the GWA must be or higher than 92% in the first Semester. My first sem GWA was 91 and my second sem is 94. Final GWA is 92. Can I still fit in the grading system? Also, I took a gap year. Do they still accept that? Thankyou in advance
Can I still apply even though the program I want is not on the list? I hope they will accept Psychology
hi, I’am currently a grade 12 student from private school and balak ko Pong kumuha kung mabibigyan ng pagkakataon pero hindi ako nag-graduate ng grade 10 sa public, May chance po bang pwedi parin akong mag-apply??
Gusto kopong maka pasok sa scholarship na ito po
Is it possible to apply if you’re already in college but and applied on one of the programs said above
hello, qualified po ba ang course na BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN SCIENCE?
Im Raymond R Rementizo im already in college mag second year na po im IT student Of Normi Cabadbaran city can i still apply po need lang po tuition fee🙏🏽
how to apply po?
Gusto KO Sana makapasok dito SA scholarship ang anak KO single parent po ako.first year college na po Siya Ngayon.
How to apply po for scholarship ksi gusto kupo sa makasali kasi need kupo because I’m 3rd yr college in BS MARINE BIOLOGY need kupo talaga ng scholarship para sa Pang OGT kupo ngayon darating na bakasyo Kaya Sana po matulongan niyo po ako🙏🥺
Gusto konpo makapag tapos ng pag aaral po kasi ako lang po talaga aasahan ng pamilya ko po plsss sana po mapansinin nyo po Ako ma’am sir nasa po ipasok nyo po ako maam sir .
Godod day Po ma’am sir sana po maka join po ako sa inyo ma’am sir para po mabawasan bayarin ko sa school ma’am sir plssss po sana mapansin nyo po comment ko kasi naawa na ako sa magulang ko bilang farmer po sir ma’am sir plsss po
im a first year student and i have a single mom
Pede po ba yan kung eac nag aaral 2nd year college napo mechanical engineering course
Pede po ba yan kung eac nag aaral 2nd year college napo mechanical engineering course
Pwede po bang maka aply admin even wala sa priority courses ang aking course?
Hi po how to apply po
Hello. What if my parent is a tricycle driver? How can I show a proof of their income?
Grade 11 on STI Tanay college. G11 pa lang po, pero pwede na po bang mag apply?? Second sem na po namin.
How to apply for scholypo for ABM student? graduating grade 12 na po
Good morning!
Dear Ma’am Camille Anne,
Mag apply po ako for scholarship for my son
He’ s tacking an BS NURSING at PILAR COLLEGE and his name RALPH JOSHUA SULATAN, he is 20 years old. Hoping na mabasa nyo po ang letter ko.
Thank you and God Bless!!
Marjorie S. Sulatan
How to apply po?I am a Grade 12 student po from Visayas po
Do you have test/exam to be pass before getting the scholarship?
Do you have test or exam to be pass before getting the scholarship?
How to apply grade 10 graduating this coming april 2026…
Hi Good evening I am a working student. How to apply for scholarships for GAS student? Graduating na po kasi ako
Good evening, how to apply po?
I’m an incoming 2nd-year college student, can I still apply?
Hello po, good day! Can I ask po what if we live in rural areas where in Calinan Area, Davao City tapos medyo malayo-layo pa po yung SM Mall sa aming area. Is it okay lang po ba na galing po sa rural areas ang aaply po? (Just want to clarify lang, salamat! :))
Can i still apply if i completed Grade 10 in a private school but with DepEd voucher?
Hello, good day! Pwede pa rin po ba mag-apply sa scholarschip kung hindi kasama sa priority courses yung ite-take ko in college? (BSBA- Marketing Managament)
Thank you! 🙌
Sana po maka pag apply ako, kasi kaylangan ko talaga ng financial para sa pag-aaral
Sana po maka apply po ako, sa scholarship ninyo daily kaylangan kopo para hindi na mahirapan pa ang aking mga magulang at sana din po isa po ako sa mapili para sa sm scholarship dahil malaki pong tulong saakin at saaking family at para din po saakin pag-aaral para din po maka pagtapos ako tungo sa tagumpay.
Hello, pwede ba Yun 91 GWA sa 1st semester then 92 sa 2nd semester? Interested po kasi Ako. Thank you.
Can I apply po? I am a graduating student (grade 12)
Hello po evening pwede po maka apply nang scholarship, kaylangan kolang kasi po
Is it possible even if im in taguig
Hi. Can I still apply for scholarship if I completed grade 10 in a private school but with a Deped Voucher? ( an ESC grantee po).
can you teach me how to apply of your scholar ship program im angel trishia mae fuderanan im still studying as senior high school ogf grade 12 stem strand can you provide a details of your application
Hello, I’m here po to apply Scholarship and I hope sana ma pili nyo rin ako. Thank you!
hello po good day andito po ako para sa apply Scholarship college and Sana po ma pili nyo po ako. Thank you
Hello po, good afternoon po sir/ma’am, pwede po ba akong mag apply ng scholarship po kahit na Wala po sa areas covered Yung school na papasokan ko?
Hello po, I’m currently grade 12 student under STEM Strand, how can apply for scholarships programs po? Can you please put an instruction po para makapag apply
Good Day ma’am sir I am John Kent Bacarizas Narra, Senior high school graduate batch 2024-2025 under the Gas Strand of Manoligao National High School from Butuan City Mindanao, and now moving to the city of Manila for the good and new opportunity especially my dream to finish school and study and can study in college with the BSIT course, and now I’m here to know if what are the steps and how can I belong to the Ched scholars this year 2026-2027 salamat po!.
Hello, sa manila po ba ito?
manifesting
Good evening po sir/ma’am, I’m currently Grade 12 student under ABM strand po, can I ask Po if how to apply scholarship po? Can I ask for the details of your application po? Thank you!
Hi po, how to make the sketch po kasi wala po dito sm sa masbate:(
hoping i grab this opportunities because i really need this
how to apply??
Hoping that I can be included in this scholarship
Good evening po sir/ma’am, I’m currently Grade 12 student under ABM strand po, can I ask Po if how to apply scholarship po? Can I ask for the details of your application po? Thank you
Bachelor of Religious Education, currently 3rd year student
Good afternoon, sir!
HUMSS strand 2023-2024 and now i’m currently 1st yr college
Sana maka apply po ako sa scholarship ninyu para maka pag patuloy Ako ng pag aaral bilang isang electrical engineering
Hello Po, how about Tourism po?
pa’no po pag taga Isabela ako pero sa Pangasinan po ako mag kokolehiyo, dito din po ako mag tatapos sa Isabela, need po ba na yung sketch of the nearest SM branch po is dito sa Isabela o doon po sa Pangasinan na pag aaralan ko sa kolehiyo?
I want to be one of your scholar
Good morning! I have applied na po pero ayaw po mag submit ng application ko. What should I do po?
What should I do if the submission failed?
Thank you for this opportunity
Hello po confused lang po ako of what do you mean by sketch and how to do it? Salamat in advancepo sa pag sagot
Hello, I’m just curious since in the portal there was no option where I could upload the documentary requirements. Do I just bring the documents once I’m there or will they email and I will reply with the necessary requirements?
I am a minor student. They sent me a consent form. How long I should wait to confirm my application form?
Where I will send all requirements… And for my suggestion, I want to send in G mail, Not rush, insure and , easy to send…
I want to become professional someday, Pleasee help me and also my Family