The Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU) is set to launch next month the E-scholar app where incoming scholars can submit their requirements.
EBSU Technical Assistant Emilio Domingo Jr. during the I-Speak media forum Thursday, June 15, 2023, said that the E-scholar app is part of the digitalization initiatives of the city.
“In line ni siya sa digitalization program of the local government.. gi-create ang E-Scholar App para malikayan tung makita ninyo every opening sa application sa scholarship nga linya gawas sa city hall (This is in line with the digitalization program of the government.. the E-scholar App was created to avoid long queues that can be seen every opening of the application for scholarship outside the city City Hall),” Domingo said.
He added that once launched the applicants may submit their requirements without the need to personally appear at the EBSU for submission of requirements.
Domingo said that the applicants will register to the app, they will choose the type of scholarship they wish to apply for and in one click they will be able to see the requirement and they will be required to upload their requirements.
“Hulaton nila ang reply kung qualified, ug muadto sila sa schedule nga gihatag sa amoang office (They have to wait for the reply to know if they are qualified, and they will go on the schedule that will be given by our office),” Domingo said.
He said that the existing scholars are already advised to register for the app and create a new account. They were also instructed to upload their documents.
Domingo said that existing scholars will also have to submit their requirements for renewal through the app.
Domingo said that the development of the app started in 2018 with the help of the City Information and the Technology Center, Research and Publication Center of the University of Mindanao.
The city became the beneficiary of the app initially developed by the Research and Publication Center of the University of Mindanao after it received research from the Department of Science and Technology under its Good Governance through Data Science and Decision Support System (GODDESS) Program which aims to improve the operation of national government units (NGAs) and local government units.
Domingo said that the app will be used for the opening of applications for the EBSU scholarship on July 17.
The city will open more or less 300 slots for scholarships across all types.
Currently, the EBSU offers the Scholarship on Tertiary Education Program (STEP), Scholarship on Tertiary Education Program — Financial Assistance (STEP-FA), Special Educational Assistance Program (SEAP), Financial Assistance Program for Lumads students, Technical and Vocational Skills Training Program, Educational Assistance for persons with disability SYSTEM UNIT (EBSU) or person with special needs; and Law and Medical Education Program. CIO
