THE University of Asia and the Pacific recently welcomed the recipients of the Placido L. Mapa, Jr. Scholarship Endowment grant.

They are Melvin Jabez Gonzales Canoza of Valenzuela City School of Math and Science, Lauren Elise Alo Hao Cuenco of St. Benedict Childhood Education Centre, Juliana del Rosario Hisoler of PAREF Southcrest School Inc., Love Andrea Mariano Lazo of Pasig City Science High School, and David Neil Joseph Velardo Lumba of Marist School Marikina.

They will receive 100% coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees, a stipend of P8,000 per month and internet allowance of P1,000 per month for 10 months, and a laptop.

Professional Development Coaching sessions by designated UA&P Board of Trustees members will also be provided by the university.

“The PLM Grant was established in honor of the late Dr. Placido L. Mapa, Jr., a well-known institution builder in the Philippines, Chairman of the Center for Research and Communication (CRC) and its successor institution UA&P until his demise in 2019 at the age of 86,” the school said.

“Awarded to the top high school applicants, the PLM Grant is open to all incoming College and Junior College students of UA&P,” it added.

The event was graced by top officials of two major donors to the Endowment: GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI) and Mercury Drug Corporation (MDC). Also in attendance were members of the UA&P Board of Trustees, UA&P Management Committee and the Mapa family.