Seven MMSU automotive students earn Toyota PH scholarships
By Ian Paul Villanueva
Seven automotive technology students of the MMSU College of Industrial Technology (CIT) have secured scholarships from the Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc. (TMPF), following a rigorous selection process held on May 25.
The scholars are Marc John Lawrence Agustin (3rd year), Gian Cariaga (3rd year), Marc Neil Calventas (2nd year), Rolando III Eugenio (2nd year), Rensy Rose Beroña (1st year), Bernard Delos Santos (1st year), and Jefferson Fernandez (1st year). They were selected from an initial pool of 16 shortlisted applicants.
Each scholar will receive PhP7,000 in monthly living allowances and PhP2,500 in per-semester book allowances until they graduate.
Dr. Jayson Tebes, chair of the MMSU Department of Automotive Technology, said the scholars will also benefit from real-world, industry-based experiences when they participate in the corporate social responsibility activities of Toyota.
“Toyota is a valued partner. Besides the scholarship grants, they support us by providing equipment for our automotive program, serve as our OJT partner for our students, and have with us an ongoing extension program,” Dr. Tebes added.
For Gian Cariaga, an incoming fourth-year student, the scholarship means he can afford to worry less about the financial burdens of schooling and focus more on his studies.
“Being selected as one of Toyota’s scholars is life-changing for my family and me. Because of the scholarship, my parents are no longer burdened with my educational expenses,” he shared.
The selection panel was presided over by Mr. Nelson Manglo, Assistant Vice President and Operations Manager of TMPF. He was accompanied by other leaders of the foundation, Dr. Laennec Baquiran, Head of the Health Sector and Company Physician; Mr. Mark Marcelo, Environment Section Manager; Ms. Christine Faith Carriaga, Toyota Ilocos Norte Human Resources Manager; and Mr. Clinton Catenza, Toyota Ilocos Norte Service Manager.
The TMPF has been providing financial assistance through scholarship grants to CIT students since the academic year 2004-2005.
Besides the scholarships, CIT Research Coordinator Prof. Rudyrick Cayto explained that the foundation is an active partner of MMSU in its extension activities. At present, MMSU and TMPF, along with some other partners, maintain a coastal forest conservation project in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
Jun, 04, 2026 07:51:pm
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