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STUDENT TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (STAP)

The STAP was conceived with the following objectives in mind:

  • To help deserving but financially deprived students earn a college degree in order for them to help themselves and their families.
  • To help students acquire the necessary knowledge, appropriate skills and proper attitudes through work experiences needed for future employment.
  • To promote self-reliance and self-confidence in one's ability to meet the challenges of the future.
  • To develop students to be good citizen and potential leaders of the community.
  • To contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.
  • To promote better understanding, efficient and effective implementation of the STA Program, the following policies, rules and regulation shall be observed:

The STA program shall be under the administration of the Office of the Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) with the Head sitting in as the STAP Scholarship Committee Chair. Departments in the main and affiliates shall have their own STAP Coordinators. A Training Commitment Order (TCO) shall be issued to every trainee and no trainee shall be allowed to report to duty without the TCO.

Obligation of a Trainee

  • To undergo an on-the-job training during the period specified on the TCO.
  • To pay his/her tuition fee and all other charges.
  • To enroll and pass in the Office Practice Training (OPT).
  • To comply with all the rules and regulations of the STAP.
  • To wear proper attire when reporting for work/training.
  • To obtain at least satisfactory performance.
  • To obtain an average grade of not less than 3.0 in all enrolled subjects, with no failing and/or dropped/NG marks.

Prohibition

STA shall not be asked to perform any of the following unofficial task as enumerated in the Code of Conduct on the assignment of students under the STAP issued by the SEVP and treasurer dated November 2, 1995, as follows:

  • As household help performing domestic chores such as marketing, cooking, yaya, housekeeping and the like;
  • As personal driver to bring officer's children to school and other destinations outside official business;
  • As store helpers or clerks of establishments owned by immediate supervisor or officer; and
  • As personal errand boys/girls outside of official business.

Children of UM employees may not be prioritized to become STA in order to give educational opportunity to others since the STAP is a community reach-out program of the University. Children of UM employees can avail of the tuition fee waiver as one of the benefits of the employees.

Admission Policies

Qualification - Applicants to the program must possess and pass the following criteria/qualifications:

  • A high school graduate or a first year college student.
  • PD 451/RA 6728
    • The University of Mindanao supports the government's objective of providing access to education to young men and women who are intellectually capable but financially deprived to pursue their studies as well as provide a learning opportunity and experience for future employment.
  • Distribution of grants(at any point)
    • Indigent Assistance Program 285 slots
    • Indigenous People Support 80 slots

Qualification

  • Must be a graduate of a government recognized secondary school and must have no grade below 80 in all subject.
  • Family income does not exceed Ph60,000 a year
  • Must pass the aptitude and personality test given by GSTC.
  • Carry a minimum academic load of 18 units in a semester.

Indigenous People Support

  • Belong to a recognized IP community. The applicant must submit a certification from the Barangay Captain as what tribal affiliation he/she belong.
  • Must be a graduate of a government recognized secondary school and must have no grade below 80 in all subject.
  • Must take the aptitude and personality test given at GSTC.
  • Carry a minimum academic load of 18 units in a semester.

Disable Group

  • There is a clear manifestation of the disabilities. The applicant must submit a medical certification clearly stating the diagnosed disability.
  • Must be a graduate of a government recognized secondary school and must have no grade below 80 in all subject.
  • Must take the aptitude and personality test given at GSTC
  • Carry a minimum academic load of 18 units in a semester.

Retention of Scholarship

  • Earn a passing grade in all subjects enrolled.
  • Have not been charged with violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Attend meetings and special trainings as scheduled by the OSA Director.
Scholarships


by Dr. Radut.