Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP
Republic Act No. 1446, enacted on June 14, 1956, establishes a scholarship program for Filipino citizens wishing to study Veterinary Science at the University of the Philippines. The act mandates a minimum of ten scholarships for the first year, awarded based on competitive examinations to deserving students. Scholarships may cover various expenses, including living and educational costs, and can be granted as either a grant or a loan to be repaid after graduation. An annual appropriation of fifty thousand pesos from the National Treasury is authorized for ten years to support this initiative. The Board of Regents is tasked with implementing necessary rules and regulations to administer the program.
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- What is Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP about?
- Republic Act No. 1446, enacted on June 14, 1956, establishes a scholarship program for Filipino citizens wishing to study Veterinary Science at the University of the Philippines. The act mandates a minimum of ten scholarships for the first year, awarded based on competitive examinations to deserving students. Scholarships may cover various expenses, including living and educational costs, and can be granted as either a grant or a loan to be repaid after graduation. An annual appropriation of fifty thousand pesos from the National Treasury is authorized for ten years to support this initiative. The Board of Regents is tasked with implementing necessary rules and regulations to administer the program.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 1446?
- Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP (Republic Act No. 1446) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP enacted?
- Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP (Republic Act No. 1446) was enacted on Jun 14, 1956.
- What is the citation for Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP?
- Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP, Republic Act No. 1446, Jun 14, 1956 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1446
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 14, 1956
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1446
AN ACT TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE STUDY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines is hereby authorized to grant scholarships to Filipino citizens who desire to study in the College of Veterinary Science of the University of the Philippines: Provided, That there shall not be less than ten scholarships for the first year of the said college, and such scholarships shall be granted in accordance with the following principles:
(a) The scholarships shall be granted only to bright and deserving students who shall be selected through competitive examinations;
(b) The scholarships may include living expenses, traveling expenses, registration fees, matriculation fees and costs of books, instruments and other materials required in the study of veterinary science; and
(c) The scholarships may be extended as an absolute grant to the scholar provided that he agrees to be employed in the government service for a certain number of years as may be determined by the Board of Regents; or it may be granted as a loan to be paid by the scholar out of his salary or earnings, without interest, after the scholarship is terminated. Payments collected on scholarships granted under this Act on a loan basis shall accrue to the Veterinary Science Scholarship Fund hereinafter constituted.
SECTION 2. The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 3. There is authorized to be appropriated annually for a period of ten years, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of fifty thousand pesos to constitute the Veterinary Science Scholarship Fund and to carry into effect the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 14, 1956 acd
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 7, p. 3518 on July 16, 1956
Cite This Law
Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP, Republic Act No. 1446, Jun 14, 1956 (Philippines)
Grant of Scholarships for Study of Veterinary Science in UP, Republic Act No. 1446 (Phil. 1956)
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