TACLOBAN CITY — To support the education of future healthcare workers, the provincial government of Northern Samar has released P1.33 million in financial assistance to 31 nursing scholars as they begin the second semester of the 2025–2026 academic year.
Each scholar received P43,000 in stipends and allowances for books, uniforms, and other school-related expenses.
The release was made on the first office day of the year under the Provincial Government Nursing Scholarship Program (PGNS-NSP).
The scholarship program provides comprehensive support to deserving and underprivileged students from Northern Samar who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Benefits include semester stipends, book and equipment allowances, uniform assistance, related-learning expenses, and support for licensure examinations.
Launched during the administration of former Governor Edwin Ongchuan and continued under Governor Harris, the program aims to strengthen the province’s health services by producing licensed nurses who will later serve in public hospitals and government health facilities in Northern Samar.
During the distribution, scholars shared updates on their academic progress and exchanged tips on balancing studies and finances, with guidance from the PGNS-NSP Technical Working Group.
The provincial government also continues to directly cover related-learning expenses paid to schools, subject to the submission of required documents.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
