LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Provincial Government of Pangasinan awarded a total of 6.97 million in financial assistance to 702 Pangasinan State University (PSU) Provincial Scholars under the Pangasinan Provincial Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2024 – 2025, during an awarding ceremony held at the NRSCC Gym on December 17, 2025.
Each scholar received 10,000 pesos each, benefitting students from various PSU campuses across the province, including Alaminos City, Asingan, Bayambang, Binmaley, Infanta, Lingayen, San Carlos City, Sta. Maria, and Urdaneta City.
A highlight of the program was the recognition of Ms. Angelica Mae O. Fernandez of Barangay Sampaloc, Bolinao, the first Provincial Scholar in the 18-year history of the program to graduate as Summa Cum Laude. Fernandez earned her degree in Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from PSU Lingayen, with a General Weighted Average of 1.20.
“Napakalaking tulong po para sa akin ang scholarship na ito, lalo na po bilang isang estudyanteng may limitadong kakayahang pinansyal. Dahil dito, natupad ko po ang aking pangarap na makapagtapos ng kolehiyo. Maraming salamat po, Gov.,” Fernandez said.
The awarding also recognized other outstanding academic achievers, including 44 Magna Cum Laude, 45 Cum Laude, and 171 graduates with Academic Distinction, reflecting the strong academic performance of provincial scholars across PSU campuses.
Under the leadership of Governor Ramon V. Guico III, the Provincial Government of Pangasinan continues to champion accessible and inclusive education, affirming its commitment to empowering the youth and investing in the future of the province.
(Rich Majin, Photo by: Ervin Alcantara | PIMRO)
