Capiz does not run one scholarship — it runs four separate tracks under a single provincial ordinance, each with its own slot allocation and its own kind of applicant. Picking the wrong track is the most common reason a Capisnon application goes nowhere.
This guide breaks down all four CAPIS components, the application exam most applicants do not expect, the recent increase in EFAP assistance, and exactly where in the Capiz Provincial Capitol to file.
What Is CAPIS?
The Comprehensive Assistance Program for Identified Scholars (CAPIS) is the scholarship program of the Provincial Government of Capiz. It is a long-term initiative anchored on a provincial ordinance rather than an annual announcement, which is why its structure — merit tracks, a needs-based track, and a course-specific track — stays consistent from year to year even as amounts are adjusted.
Its stated purpose is to give qualified Capiz residents equal opportunity to pursue higher education, supporting poor but deserving college students across the province.
The Four CAPIS Tracks
| Track | Who it is for | Ordinance slot allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Private Merit | High-performing scholars enrolled in private colleges and universities | Up to 250 |
| Public Merit | Scholars studying in state universities and colleges | Set by ordinance |
| EFAP (Educational Financial Assistance Program) | Needs-based assistance for students who do not qualify on merit | 500 |
| EVAF | Students in Environmental Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, and Fisheries | 125 |
Why EVAF is the smart application if you qualify
EVAF is course-specific and carries only 125 allocations — but it has historically been under-subscribed rather than over-subscribed, with verified scholars well below the allocated number. If you are taking Environmental Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or Fisheries in Capiz, this is a far less crowded queue than the general merit tracks.
How Much CAPIS Pays
Amounts vary by track. The clearest published figure is for EFAP:
- EFAP: ₱2,500 per semester as the base grant
- Supplementary EFAP grant: an additional ₱2,500 released in a recent semester, effectively doubling the assistance to ₱5,000 for that term
That supplementary release reached 2,195 EFAP scholars across the province. The provincial government framed it as a response to the rising cost of education, having recognised that the base ₱2,500 was often insufficient to cover basic academic expenses.
Treat the supplementary grant as a bonus, not a baseline. The doubling to ₱5,000 came from a specific mobilisation of resources by the provincial government and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in one semester. Budget around the ordinance amount and treat any top-up as additional.
Merit-track scholars in private institutions have their assistance paid to the school rather than to the student, which is why the province reports these figures as amounts paid to private schools rather than as per-scholar cash.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
The CAPIS ordinance sets baseline requirements that apply across tracks:
- Filipino citizen
- Resident or registered voter of Capiz
- Secondary school graduate
- Family income below the threshold set in the ordinance
- Not holding another scholarship that duplicates the same coverage
Note the "resident or voter" wording. Being a registered Capiz voter is an accepted route to establishing the provincial connection, which helps students whose families have moved but retain Capiz registration.
Merit tracks add academic performance requirements on top of these; EFAP weighs financial need; EVAF requires enrolment in one of its four named fields.
The CAPIS Application Exam
This is the part most applicants miss. CAPIS runs a scheduled application examination, and the province publishes venues per municipality so that applicants sit the exam in their own town rather than travelling to Roxas City. Exam dates have typically fallen a few weeks after the application window closes, spread across two days.
Submitting your documents is not the end of the process. Watch the provincial announcements for the exam schedule and your assigned venue, and arrive on time — the province states this requirement explicitly in its notices.
When to Apply
The CAPIS application window is short. In a recent cycle it ran from 21 July to 1 August — roughly two weeks — with the application exam following in late August. Because the window is narrow and fixed, the practical advice is to have your documents assembled before the announcement, not after.
Where to file
Provincial Scholarship Secretariat Office, 3rd Floor, Capiz Provincial Capitol. This is where inquiries and document submissions are handled. Continuing scholars updating their status have been directed to the Gazebo at the Capiz Provincial Capitol, open 8am to 5pm, so check which location the current notice specifies before travelling.
Documents to Prepare
- Report card or transcript of records
- Certificate of enrolment or registration for the current semester
- Barangay certificate of residency, or proof of Capiz voter registration
- Income Tax Return of parents or guardians, or a certificate of indigency or BIR tax exemption
- PSA birth certificate
- Certificate of good moral character
- Recent ID photos
- For EVAF applicants: proof of enrolment in Environmental Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or Fisheries
Retention and Renewal
CAPIS distinguishes between new applicants and retained scholars. The province publishes lists of qualified retained scholars each semester, and those on the list must submit updated requirements to keep their status active for the coming term. A scholar who lets a semester lapse without updating is not automatically carried forward.
Why the Program Was Restructured
Applicants should know the recent history, because it explains why the slot caps are now enforced more strictly. A provincial board education committee review found that scholar numbers under an earlier administration had exceeded the ordinance’s allocations — Private Merit had grown well past its 250 cap and EFAP past its 500 — while EVAF sat under-filled and documentation for the Public Merit track was incomplete. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan moved to pass a revised scholarship ordinance on the back of those findings.
The practical takeaway for an applicant: the caps are real now. Applying to an over-subscribed track late in a window is a weaker strategy than applying to a track you genuinely fit, especially one like EVAF that has room.
Other provincial scholarships
What to Stack With CAPIS
CAPIS assistance is modest relative to full tuition, so most Capisnon scholars combine it with national programs:
- Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) for students at SUCs, LUCs, and eligible private HEIs
- DOST-SEI scholarships for science and engineering courses
- Agriculture scholarships, which pair naturally with the EVAF track
- Institutional grants from Capiz-based colleges, including archdiocesan school subsidies for graduates of identified Catholic schools
Always declare other grants you hold. Duplicate coverage of the same fee is the usual disqualifier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a CAPIS scholar receive?
EFAP scholars receive ₱2,500 per semester as the base grant, which was recently doubled to ₱5,000 for a semester through a supplementary release. Merit-track amounts are paid toward school fees and vary by institution.
Is there an exam for CAPIS?
Yes. CAPIS holds a scheduled application examination with venues assigned per municipality, held after the application window closes.
Do I need to be a Capiz resident?
You must be a resident or a registered voter of Capiz, along with being a Filipino citizen and a secondary school graduate whose family income falls under the ordinance threshold.
Which CAPIS track should I apply for?
Public Merit if you are in a state university or college and perform well academically; Private Merit if you are in a private institution; EFAP if your case is primarily financial need; EVAF if you are taking Environmental Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or Fisheries.
Where do I submit my application?
At the Provincial Scholarship Secretariat Office on the 3rd floor of the Capiz Provincial Capitol. Continuing scholars have been directed to the Capitol Gazebo for status updates, so follow the current notice.
How long is the application window?
Short — roughly two weeks. A recent cycle ran from 21 July to 1 August, so prepare documents ahead of the announcement rather than after it.
Do I have to reapply every semester?
Existing scholars are published as qualified retained scholars and must submit updated requirements each semester to keep their status active.
Can I hold CAPIS and TES at the same time?
Rules on double-funding vary by track and by term. Declare every grant you hold and confirm with the Provincial Scholarship Secretariat Office before accepting a second award covering the same fees.
Contact Information
Office: Provincial Scholarship Secretariat Office, Provincial Government of Capiz
Address: 3rd Floor, Capiz Provincial Capitol, Roxas City, Capiz
Official site: capiz.gov.ph
Sources: Province of Capiz official website (capiz.gov.ph), the CAPIS provincial ordinance, and provincial government announcements and news coverage. Verified September 2026. Grant amounts, slot allocations, and application windows are set and revised by ordinance — confirm current details with the Provincial Scholarship Secretariat Office before applying.