THE BANGSAMORO Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education created a a scholarship program for former combatants and their families.

Under the MBHTE – Access to Higher and Modern Education, a combatant, his or her spouse or child, or an orphan of a combatant can apply.

The scholarship program also covers members of indigenous communities, internally displaced persons, orphans, child of solo parents, and children of families whose annual income do not exceed P400,000.

To qualify, applicants must be a resident of the Bangsamoro Administrative Region of Muslim Mindanao, a senior high school or alternative learning system graduate or students enrolled in BARMM Priority programs.

The ministry said that the scholarship is part of its development program and “One Professional per Family” policy.

Each scholar will receive P30,000 per semester.

Students can apply online through https://www.ahme-mbhte.bangsamoro.gov.ph.

Walk-in applicants are allowed in Basilan and Lamitan City, Sulu and Tawi-tawi on July 8 to 10, 2022.