Indigenous Peoples in Negros Oriental Availed BFAR Scholarship

Posted on: April 29, 2021

Three (3) Indigenous Peoples (IP) students belonging to the Bukidnon IP Group have qualified as Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Fisheries Scholarship Program (BFAR – FSP) Scholars for the Academic Year 2021-2022.

The 3 scholars, namely Ms. Viern Quizia M. Barroca, Ms. Jyka Mae M. Estrellanes, and Ms. Melissa Mae F. Legaje are granted full scholarship for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Fisheries. The scholarship grant includes free matriculation and other school fees, monthly stipend of Php 4,000.00, Semestral Book Allowance of Php 2,000.00, Research/Thesis/Special Problem support of Php 7,000.00, and Graduation Fee of Php 1,500.00.

They will receive their Certificate of Award from the BFAR at the NCIP-NORPO, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental on May 11, 2021.

MR.RAVEN ROMO (with sling bag)BFAR Scholarship Provl. Coordinator with his left side are the 3 BFAR Scholars, Ms. Melissa Mae F. Legaje, Brgy. Maninihon, Bayawan City, Ms. Jyka Mae Estrellanes of Brgy. Obat, Sta Catalina and Ms. Viern Quizia M. Barroca of Brgy. Alangilan, Sta. Catalina, all in Negros Oriental pose with thier parents and with the NCIP-NORPO personnel on April 22, 2021.

BFAR – FSP provides five slots per region.

NCIP Chairperson encouraged everyone to avail of the same. He stated in all NCIP Viber Groups, “Congratulations!!!! Let us avail of BFAR Scholarships Program!!!!!”