The Marcelino A. Dechavez Fund Scholarship
In honor of Dr. Marcelino A. Dechavez and his career at NONAS, NOAC, and NSCA (what is now the CPSU Main Campus). This private Fund supports enrolled students pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree at CPSU in the areas of or related to Agriculture, Forestry, or Animal Science:
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Forestry
- Sugar Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering
The Fund annually awards two (2) first-year entering freshmen with a stipend of Php10,000 per semester for all four (4) years of schooling, plus boarding allowance.
CRITERIA FOR APPLYING
1. ONLY First-year students starting at CPSU-Main Campus, Kabankalan
2. High School grade average above 85, no subject below 80
3. Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in the areas related to Agriculture, Forestry, or Animal Science
4. Complete the application with required essays in English
5. Not a recipient of any other scholarship (exceptions upon approval)
A copy of the following will be requested from our finalists:
- High school graduate: Form 137
- Course Curriculum Sheet
- Certificate of Registration and Assessment of Fees
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME. CHECK BACK APRIL 2026.
Meet the MADFund Scholars

Kean Valiente
Major: Agribusiness
Tagukon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Arabelle Rama
Major: Animal Science
Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Ace Dinahiva
Major: Sugar Technology
Inapoy, Negros Occidental

Jenifer Yosores
Major: Agricultural Business
Camingawan, Negros Occidental

Justine Job Magallon
Major: Forestry
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Mary Jasmine Moleno
Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Pinaguinpinan, Negros Occidental

Rafael Jalapa
Major: Sugar Technology
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Mylyn Bi-oy Lagon
Major: Agricultural Business
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

Von Jairos Rallos Serador
Graduate Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Binalbagan, Negros Occidental

Mary Ann Banaag Semillano
Graduate Agricultural Business
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Pocner Tinoy Humlan
Graduate Agricultural Business
Carol-an Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Jesa Wella Villaestiva
Graduate Sugar Technology
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental