Iskolar ng Bataan: Provincial Scholarship Program Guide

What Is the Iskolar ng Bataan Scholarship Program?

Iskolar ng Bataan is the Provincial Government of Bataan’s umbrella scholarship initiative, established under Executive Order No. AD 02, Series of 2005. Its stated mission is to make education “accessible and high-quality” for Bataeño youth, with the long-term goal of producing at least one college-educated professional in every household in the province.

The program is managed by the Iskolar ng Bataan office under the Office of the Provincial Governor, based at the Bunker Building in the Capitol Compound, Balanga City.

Programs Under the Iskolar ng Bataan Umbrella

1. College Scholarship Program

The core program, open to incoming and currently enrolled college students who are residents of Bataan.

2. Vocational Courses Scholarship Program

Aimed at college graduates, displaced workers, and unemployed individuals who want to complete a technical-vocational course to improve their employability.

3. Gurong Iskolar Program

A graduate-studies grant for public school teachers pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree, run in partnership with Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU).

4. Financial Assistance for Board/Bar Review

Covers review center enrollment and related exam expenses for graduates preparing for a licensure or bar examination. Applicants must not be residing in the City of Balanga (Balanga residents apply through their City Social Welfare and Development Office instead), and this assistance can only be availed of once per applicant.

5. Educational Assistance for PUP Mariveles Students

A dedicated support line for Bataeño students enrolled at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Mariveles, Bataan campus.

Services for Current Scholars

• Grade validation every semester to confirm continued eligibility
• General assemblies and orientation sessions for newly accepted scholars
• ATM card enrollment through Land Bank of the Philippines for stipend disbursement
• Replacement processing for lost or damaged ATM cards

How to Apply

1. Confirm which sub-program fits your situation (college, vocational, teacher graduate studies, board/bar review, or PUP Mariveles assistance).
2. Prepare proof of Bataan residency, a valid ID, your certificate of enrollment or admission, and any program-specific documents requested by the office.
3. Submit your application, either online through the Bataan.gov.ph portal or in person at the Iskolar ng Bataan office, Bunker Building, Capitol Compound, Balanga City.
4. Attend the required orientation or general assembly once accepted, and complete ATM card enrollment for stipend release.
5. Submit grade validation each semester to remain an active scholar.

Contact Information

Office: Iskolar ng Bataan, 4th Floor, The Bunker Building, Capitol Compound, Balanga City, Bataan 2100
Phone: (047) 237-7642 / (047) 237-7643
Email: iskolar@bataan.gov.ph
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Why Bataan’s Program Covers More Than Just College Tuition

Unlike many provincial scholarship ordinances that fund a single college track, Iskolar ng Bataan is unusually broad: it funds college study, technical-vocational retraining for displaced or unemployed adults, graduate school for public teachers, and even board/bar review costs for recent graduates. If you assume it’s only for incoming freshmen, you may miss a sub-program that actually fits your situation better — a laid-off worker retraining through the vocational track, for instance, or a public school teacher going back for a Master’s degree through Gurong Iskolar.

Which Iskolar ng Bataan Program Fits You?

Your situation	Program to apply for
Incoming or current college student	College Scholarship Program
College graduate, displaced worker, or unemployed adult wanting a tech-voc course	Vocational Courses Scholarship Program
Public school teacher pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate	Gurong Iskolar Program (with BPSU)
Recent graduate preparing for a board or bar exam (non-Balanga resident)	Financial Assistance for Board/Bar Review
Student enrolled at PUP Mariveles	Educational Assistance for PUP Mariveles Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Iskolar ng Bataan?

Bataan residents fall into one of five tracks depending on their stage of life: incoming/current college students, vocational-course applicants, public school teachers pursuing graduate studies, board/bar review takers, or students at PUP Mariveles. Each track has its own document checklist, so confirm which one applies to you before preparing requirements.

Can Balanga City residents apply for board/bar review assistance?

No. The Iskolar ng Bataan office directs Balanga City residents to their City Social Welfare and Development Office instead for this specific benefit.

How do scholars receive their stipend?

Through a Land Bank of the Philippines ATM card, which the office helps enroll new scholars into; lost or damaged cards can be replaced through the same office.

Do I need to reapply every semester?

Continuing scholars submit grade validation each semester rather than a full reapplication, so keep your certificate of grades and enrollment ready every term.

Source: Provincial Government of Bataan official website (bataan.gov.ph), Iskolar ng Bataan program page. Verified September 2026. Specific benefit amounts, income ceilings, and application deadlines are not published on the office’s page — confirm current figures and the active application window directly with the Iskolar ng Bataan office before preparing documents.