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 NOW CLOSED.
Meet the MADFund Scholars

Mary Jasmine Moleño
Major: Agricultural and biosystems engineering
Pinaguinpinan, Negros Occidental

Justine Job Magallon
Major: Forestry
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

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

Rafael Jalapa
Major: Sugar Technology
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Mary Ann Banaag Semillano
Major: Agricultural Business
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

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

Jesa Wella Villaestiva
Major: Sugar Technology
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental

Pocner Tinoy Humlan
Major: Agricultural Business
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental