ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Southwestern University (SWU) PHINMA, a Cebu-based institution, in partnership with the City Government of Zamboanga, and the Division of City Schools brings the ‘Hawak Kamay’ Scholarship program to Zamboanga City, offering scholarship opportunities to deserving Zamboangueño students.

 

Mayor Khymer Olaso and representatives from SWU PHINMA solidified the partnership and discussed the rollout of the scholarship program in Zamboanga City. The partnership aims to expand educational opportunities for deserving students and help them reach their fullest potential, during the meeting on Monday afternoon, November 17.

To grab the opportunity, a scholarship examination is set on Saturday, November 22 from 9 am to 4 pm at Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Tetuan, where all incoming first-year college students for SY 2026–2027 may take the exam for free.

Applicants must bring their school I.D. or any proof that they are currently Grade 12 students, as well as pencil with eraser (Mongol No. 2).

Hawak Kamay Scholarship provides a 75% discount on tuition fees for any college program offered by SWU PHINMA, with no maintaining grade requirement until graduation.

This makes it an ideal opportunity for students who aspire to pursue higher education but may be facing financial constraints.

Without hesitation, Mayor Olaso welcomed the initiative, expressing his gratitude to SWU PHINMA for bringing this great opportunity to the city, noting how this initiative could greatly benefit determined Zamboangueño students.

Interested applicants are encouraged to register at https://bit.ly/HawakKamay2627.

For more inquiries, contact 09205747312 or mstabuelog.swu@phinmaed.com.

(Bernadeth Lazaro) (photo credits: Roselyn Bunot)