STUDENTS of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines were saddened by the revised guidelines on scholarship programs.

The Scholarship and Financial Assistance Services in PUP Manila announced on Facebook that only 10 percent of approved President’s Listers will receive compensation of P1,000.

The rest, including Dean’s Listers and College scholars, will get a certification signed by the University President.

The new policy was approved during the meeting of the Board of Regents on June 26, 2020, the SFAS said.

The students lamented that they have to struggle to receive a “measly” compensation for their academic achievements.

“Wala na nga bayad sa koryente eh. Ibigay n’yo na ‘yan sa mga estudyante,” one student said.

“Papayag ako kung ibibigay sa top 10% ang pera basta ‘yung ibang remaining na funds mapunta sa facilities at puwede pakibilisan ang pag-respond nila sa mga needs ng mga estudyante. Nakakabwisit kasi,” another said.