The Marcelino A. Dechavez Fund Scholarship
2026 APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 1, 2026
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 for the next year begin May 2027.
Meet the MADFund Scholars
Kean Valiente
2025 Scholar
Major: Agribusiness
Tagukon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Arabelle Rama
2025 Scholar
Major: Animal Science
Tabugon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Ace Dinahiva
2024 Scholar
Major: Sugar Technology
Inapoy, Negros Occidental
Jenifer Yosores
2024 Scholar
Major: Agricultural Business
Camingawan, Negros Occidental
Justine Job Magallon
2023 Scholar
Major: Forestry
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Mary Jasmine Moleno
2023 Scholar
Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Pinaguinpinan, Negros Occidental
Rafael Jalapa
2022 Scholar
Major: Sugar Technology
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Mylyn Bi-oy Lagon
2022 Scholar
Major: Agricultural Business
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Von Jairos Rallos Serador
2021 Scholar
Graduate Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
Mary Ann Banaag Semillano
2021 Scholar
Graduate Agricultural Business
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Pocner Tinoy Humlan
2020 Scholar
Graduate Agricultural Business
Carol-an Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Jesa Wella Villaestiva
2020 Scholar
Graduate Sugar Technology
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental