1.  Candidate must be resident of San Carlos City, Pangasinan (SCCP) for at least two (2) years prior to the date of the application. A residency certification from the appropriate authority/ies is required. 

2. Candidate must be registered at Pangasinan State University SCCP campus or Binalatongan Community College.  If selected, a copy of the College Registration Form must be submitted prior to the release of funds. 

3. Candidate must be of good moral character, and is passionate towards the betterment of his/her school and community projects, including any paid or volunteer work.  A certificate of good moral character from the appropriate authority/ies is required.

4. Candidate must have have a general average of at least 88% for freshmen students or at least 2.0 for sophomore students and above.  A certified copy of the school's Official Transcript of Record  (Form 137 or SF10) is required. 

5. Preference will be given to applicants entering college for the first time, and to those who graduated from one of San Carlos City public preparatory/high schools. 

6. Household  income is a consideration.  Irrespective of the amount, income of members of household should be indicated in the application form.  A copy of the previous year's income tax return of main earners is required.  If not required to file income tax, a certification  from the appropriate authorities; such as a barangay captain or school official,  will suffice. 

7.  Consideration will be given to written testimonials(s) or letter(s) of recommendation by the school's appropriate authorities or by the barangay captain of the candidate's school and community involvement, and his/her needs, competencies and potential.

8.  A personal, one-page essay (in the candidate's own words) is required.  Please include reason(s) for taking the indicated course, and description/explanation of goals.  Additionally please explain how the family survives with the household income indicated in the form if less than the national poverty line.

9. Attach a passport size (2"x2") photo.