Increase of Scholarship Allowances
- Effective September 1, 1976, the stipend for each national state scholar under the State Scholarship Program is increased.
- New maximum allowance set at P3,000 per school year or P300 per month.
- This allowance excludes tuition fees and other school-related fees.
- An additional annual book allowance of P500 is granted per scholar.
Funding and Implementation
- The Budget Commissioner is tasked to release funds necessary for the increased stipend amounts.
- Funding to be sourced from the Special Activities Fund.
Administrative Directives
- Directs the Secretary of Education and Culture and the Commissioner of the Budget to implement and oversee the provisions.
- Signed by the President, giving it the force of executive order.
Legal and Practical Implications
- Addresses inadequacies in the prior scholarship stipends.
- Ensures increased financial support for scholars, enhancing their capacity to meet education-related expenses.
- Distinguishes between allowance for living and book expenses apart from tuition fees, thus broadening the scope of support provided.