October 13, 2026. PHINMA Education has opened registration for its Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program for school year 2027–2028 for interested beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in CALABARZON, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A.
The scholarship opportunity is offered through three PHINMA institutions in Laguna and Cavite. Interested applicants can register using the links provided in the official DSWD announcement.
Participating schools and official registration links
- Rizal College of Laguna — Calamba City, Laguna: Register for Rizal College of Laguna.
- Union College of Laguna — Sta. Cruz, Laguna: Register for Union College of Laguna.
- St. Jude College of Dasmariñas — Dasmariñas City, Cavite: Register for St. Jude College of Dasmariñas.
Important: These are the registration links in DSWD’s October 13, 2026 announcement for SY 2027–2028. Avoid using links from older scholarship announcements, which may refer to a different school year.
Who can register?
DSWD’s announcement invites interested members of 4Ps beneficiary families to register. Applicants should check the participating school’s form or contact its admissions office to confirm grade-level eligibility, available courses, required documents and selection criteria. Registration does not guarantee a scholarship award.
How to apply for the PHINMA Hawak Kamay Scholarship
- Choose one of the three participating schools listed above.
- Open that school’s registration form using the link supplied by DSWD.
- Read the school’s instructions and provide accurate applicant and contact information.
- Submit the registration form and keep a record of any confirmation or reference number provided.
- Watch for instructions about scholarship screening and orientation from the school.
PHINMA is also planning orientation sessions in various schools to help interested 4Ps beneficiaries with registration, DSWD said.
Scholarship benefits and requirements
PHINMA’s Hawak Kamay Scholarship is intended to help students access higher education. The October 13 DSWD announcement does not specify a uniform scholarship amount, tuition discount, full document checklist or deadline for these three registrations. Applicants should verify the actual award terms and eligibility conditions with their chosen school rather than assuming a full scholarship or a fixed discount.
When is the application deadline?
No closing date was stated in DSWD’s October 13 announcement. Since registration is open, interested applicants may contact the relevant institution for its latest filing deadline and screening schedule.
Is this a DSWD cash assistance program?
No. This is a PHINMA Education scholarship opportunity offered in partnership with DSWD Field Office IV-A to support educational opportunities for 4Ps beneficiaries. It should not be confused with a new nationwide 4Ps cash payout.
Official source and related reading
Related: DSWD 4Ps family-based approach: what beneficiaries should know.
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