1974 GSIS Scholarship Foundation Competitive Examination

November 16, 1973 REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 63-73 TO : All Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Others Concerned For the information and guidance of the officials and employees of this Bureau the following are hereby given in connection with the 1974 GSIS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION TO SELECT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOLARS IN THREE-YEAR TECHNICAL COURSES: BASIC INFORMATION The GSIS Scholarship Foundation shall award fifty (50) undergraduate scholarships in science and technology and scholarships in three-year technical courses, to the most qualified ranking participants in the 1974 Competitive Examinations. Scholarship Fields Scholarships in science and technology shall be for the pursuance of the courses along the following and other fields of study in sciences approved by the GSIS: (1) Agricultural Sciences (2) Biological Sciences (3) Chemistry (4) Economics (5) Electronics (6) Fisheries (7) Food Technology (8) Forestry (9) Geology (10) Management Engineering (11) Mathematics including Statistics (12) Metallurgy (13) Mining (14) Physics Scholarships in three-year technical courses shall be for the pursuance of studies along the following and other technical courses approved by the GSIS: (1) Refrigeration and Airconditioning Technology (2) Electronics Technology (3) Mechanical Technology (4) Civil Technology Scholarship Privileges Financial Assistance 1. Monthly allowance of P170.00 for living expenses for the 10-month duration of each school year P1,700.00/year 2. Matriculation, tuition and other college fees as charged by the school but not more than P250/semester 500.00/year 3. Textbooks and essential school equipment, P175.00/semester 350.00/year 4. Free transportation for one economy class, round trip between the permanent residence and Manila at the opening and closing of each school year (estimate) 200.00/year QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APPLICANT 1. Must be the son or daughter of a GSIS member. 2. Must be a high school graduate or a candidate for graduation from any public or authorized private high school in March, 1974. Must not have earned units in the collegiate level 3. Must have passed the National College Entrance Examination. 4. Must be within the upper 20% of the graduating class. 5. Must be a Filipino citizen, single, and not more than 20 years of age at the date of filing of application. 6. Must be in good physical and mental health. Scholarship Requirements 1. The scholarship awardee in science and technology shall enroll at the University of the Philippines or in any other university or college of recognized standing approved by the GSIS. The scholarship awardee in the three-year technical courses shall enroll at the Philippine College of Arts and Trades or in any other technical school of recognized standing approved by the GSIS. 2. An awardee, after graduation, shall serve in the Philippines for a minimum period equal to the length of time that he enjoyed this scholarship. 3. An awardee shall not be allowed to marry or acquire dependents during the period of his scholarship. 4. An awardee, to be entitled to the continuance of this scholarship, must maintain a semestral average grade of 2 or its equivalent in any one subject, excluding non-academic subjects where a passing grade is sufficient. 5. An awardee shall abide by the terms of the scholarship agreement to be entered into between himself and the GSIS. Items to be Submitted 1. Information sheet using the prescribed form. 2. Certification from the principal that student belongs to the upper 1/5 (20%) of the graduating class. 3. One (1) ID picture (2" x 3") recently taken, the signature and mailing address of the applicant written on the back. 4. Medical certificate from a government physician. The above-mentioned items should be received in the Government Service Insurance System, Manila or in its Regional Offices, Branches or Agencies, at least one week before the chosen date of examination . The addresses of all the offices of the Government Service Insurance System are printed at the back of this Announcement. SELECTION Notice of Admission, Etc . 1. All applicants for GSIS scholarships will be notified of their eligibility to take the competitive examinations one week within receipt of the required credentials at any of the offices of the Government Service Insurance System. 2. Qualified applicants will receive examination permits. 3. Examination permits must be presented to the examiner on the date and site of the test. 4. The examinees shall defray their subsistence and transportation expenses to and from the examination center. 5. Passing the competitive examination does not automatically entitle one for admission to universities which require passing their College Qualification Tests, especially at the University of the Philippines. Testing Centers and Scheduled Dates The GSIS scholarship examination will be administered according to the schedule printed at the back of this Announcement. Types of Examinations 1. Intelligence Test (For both scholarships) only examinees whose level of intelligence classified them as mentally superior shall be entitled to the consideration and evaluation of their achievement/aptitude test. 2. Achievement Test (For science and technology scholarships): a. Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and General Mathematics) 35% b. Science (General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 35% c. Proficiency in English 30% 3. Appropriate aptitude test for scholarships in three year technical courses. Selection of Finalists 1. The GSIS Scholarship Committee will notify the top ranking contestants of the date of their interview. 2. Interviewees shall bring with them the following: a. Certification from the principal, guidance counsellor or homeroom adviser regarding the student's mental ability, moral fitness, personality, social traits and aptitudes. b. Duly certified copy of BPS Form 137-A, containing the latest senior high school ratings obtained. c. X-ray examination results shall be required for those who qualify in the examinations for three-year technical courses. 3. In case of ties, a retest of such candidates may be arranged. 4. The Committee will select the awardees on the basis of their performance and interview. 5. The decision of the Committee is final and unappealable. 6. All finalists will be duly notified by the Executive Secretary of the Committee. aisa dc ROMAN A. CRUZ, JR. General Manager __________________________ (Government Agency) __________________________ (Address) _______________ (Date) CERTIFICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that I have examined M_____________________, a student of ______________________________________, and found him/her to be physically, mentally and emotionally fit. This certification is issued in connection with his/her desire to take the competitive examination offered by the GSIS Scholarship Foundation. _________________________ (Medical Officer) _________________________ (Official Designation) (Attach additional information, if necessary) _____________________________________________________________ __________________________ (School) __________________________ (Address) _______________ (Date) CERTIFICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that M ______________________________ of this High School expects to graduate/graduated in the upper 20% of the class during the academic year 19__-19__. ________________________ Principal ________________________________________________________ 1974 SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION January 1974 8:00 A.M . January 26 Manila January 26 Quezon City January 30 Legaspi City January 30 Naga City January 30 San Fernando, Pampanga February 1974 8:00 A.M . February 1 Cabanatuan City February 2 Virac, Catanduanes February 2 Sorsogon, Sorsogon February 2 Surigao, Surigao February 5 Cauayan, Isabela February 6 Calbayog City February 6 Butuan City February 7 Tuguegarao, Cagayan February 9 Ozamiz City February 9 Laoag City February 9 Tacloban city February 9 Cagayan de Oro City February 12 Vigan, Ilocos Sur February 12 Ormoc City February 12 Iligan City February 15 San Fernando, La Union February 16 Dipolog City February 16 Kalibo, Aklan February 16 Cotabato City February 19 Baguio City February 19 Roxas City February 21 Dagupan City February 23 Calapan, Or. Mindoro February 23 Iloilo City February 23 Davao City February 25 Batangas City February 27 Bacolod City February 28 Lucena City March 1974 8:00 A.M . March 2 Puerto Princesa, Palawan March 2 Daet, Camarines Norte March 2 Dumaguete City March 2 General Santos City March 5 Tagbilaran City March 6 Zamboanga City March 9 Basco, Batanes March 9 Romblon, Romblon March 9 Cebu City March 9 Jolo, Sulu March 16 Manila March 16 Quezon City Send applications to any of the following GSIS offices: GSIS Manila GSIS Quezon City GSIS Laoag City GSIS Cauayan, Isabela GSIS Dagupan City GSIS Baguio City GSIS San Fernando, Pampanga GSIS Cabanatuan City GSIS Batangas City GSIS Naga City GSIS Iloilo City GSIS Bacolod City GSIS Cebu City GSIS Tacloban City GSIS Cagayan de Oro City GSIS Davao City GSIS Zamboanga City GSIS Batangas City MISAEL P. VERA Commissioner of Internal Revenue TAN-1601-593-5 ANNEX INFORMATION SHEET GSIS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (To be filled out in ink and in the handwriting of the applicant) 1. Name (Print) : _______________________________ Citizenship: _________ (Family) (Given) (Middle) 2. Name of School: ______________________ Address: _________________ 3. Home Address: __________________________ Tel. No.: ______________ 4. Place and date of birth: __________________________________________ 5. Name of Father: ____________________ Mothers: ___________________ Office Address: ______________________ ___________________ GSIS Policy No.:______________________ ___________________ 6. Schools Attended: Honor or Year Year Distinction Name Attended Graduated Received Primary: __________________ __________ __________ __________ Intermediate: ______________ __________ __________ __________ Secondary: ________________ __________ __________ __________ 7. Hobbies: _________________ __________ __________ __________ 8. Co-curricular activities (athletics, dramatics, musical, etc.): _____________________________________________________________ 9. Favorite high school subjects: __________________ Ambition: ____________ 10. Indicate type of examination to be taken (check): Science and Technology ( ) Three-Year Technical Course ( ) Both ( ) 11. Based on the fields of study offered, indicate your interests: First: _____________ Second ______________ Third: ______________ 12. Indicate the testing site and schedule you prefer to take the examination: ___________________________________________________________ I certify that all the answers given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ATTESTED BY: ________________________ _________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Signature of Applicant)