The very best applicants to the Ateneo de Manila University are awarded the Ateneo Merit Scholarship. This year, the award will be based on their individual academic performances and leadership roles in their respective senior high schools.

The recipients of the Ateneo Freshman Merit Scholarship (AFMS) are identified as the top 60 applicants from private, public, and science senior high schools locally and abroad.

The recipients of this scholarship can select any four or five-year course of their choice. They are awarded a full tuition and fees grant and a P50,000 annual allowance. In addition, those from outside Metro Manila will receive an additional on-campus dormitory scholarship.

The Loyola Schools recognize in these students great promise, a vast potential to contribute and enrich the university community and the Philippines. In and through them, the Loyola Schools hopes to continue its tradition of excellence in academics and service to God and nation.

Of the thousands who apply to the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo every year, a select few clearly stand out. These are students who have distinguished themselves academically as well as in co-curricular activities in their respective senior high schools.

As part of the Director's List, the awardee shall enjoy an annual Php 100,000 scholarship grant (or php 50,000 per semester) for any undergraduate program of study of his or her choice.

This grant is awarded to Valedictorians and Salutatorians of Jesuit High Schools who are accepted to the Loyola Schools. Upon presentation of a certification from the high school principal, a Valedictorian receives a 100% Tuition and Fees Scholarship, while a Salutatorian receives a 50% Tuition and Fees Scholarship.

This grant is awarded to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of science high schools who are accepted to the Loyola Schools in any degree program under the School of Science and Engineering. Upon presentation of a certification from the high school principal, a Valedictorian receives a 100% Tuition and Fees Scholarship, while a Salutatorian receives a 50% Tuition and Fees Scholarship.

This grant is awarded to Valedictorians and Salutatorians of public high schools who are accepted to the Loyola Schools. Upon presentation of a certification from the high school principal, a Valedictorian receives a 100% Tuition and Fees Scholarship, while a Salutatorian receives a 50% Tuition and Fees Scholarship.

Applicants who wish to enter the Loyola Schools through an athletic scholarship must coordinate with the Ateneo de Manila University Athletics Office.

Aside from being financially challenged, applicants must have outstanding athletic ability and must be a recipient of awards in their specific sport.

Applicants must also secure the recommendation of the Ateneo coach and program head for their sport.

Financial Aid grantees are selected on the basis of:

• Financial need as clearly evident in the scholarship/financial aid questionnaire

• Intellectual ability and proven consistent academic performance

• Service to the community and potential for greater service in the future

Financial Aid may be one or a combination of the following:

• 25% tuition and fees

• 50% tuition and fees

• 75% tuition and fees

• 100% tuition and fees

• Book and/or internet allowance

• Food allowance

• Dormitory assistance (On hold until onsite classes resume)

The Magis Scholarship is the most extensive college scholarship package being offered by Ateneo de Manila. The scholarship covers the following:

• Full tuition and fees throughout college

• Monthly food and living allowance

• Semestral allowances:

  • • Books and supplies allowance

    • Miscellaneous expenses allowance

    • Transportation to and from home province

• On-campus accommodation at the University Dorm (if from outside the National Capital Region)

• A laptop and a cellphone

The scholarship is open to all incoming college students who have demonstrated excellence in academic and non-academic endeavors, and have the potential to become the servant-leaders our future truly needs.

The first Magis Scholars will be selected among the members of the freshman batch of School Year 2022-2023, one each from the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Students who qualified for the DOST-SEI Scholarship may enter into the Loyola Schools under any of the following programs:

BS Biology

BS Chemistry

BS Chemistry – BS Materials Science and Engineering*

BS Computer Science

BS Computer Science – BS Digital Game Design and Development*

BS/MS Computer Science*

BS Electronics Engineering

BS Environmental Science

BS Health Sciences

BS Life Sciences

BS Management Information Systems

BS Management Information Systems – MS Computer Science*

BS Mathematics

BS/M Applied Mathematics with Specialization in Mathematical Finance*

BS/M Applied Mathematics with Specialization in Data Science*

BS Physics

BS Applied Physics – BS Materials Science and Engineering*

BS Psychology