The Quezon City Government, through the Youth Development Office (YDO), has begun disbursing scholarship grants through GCash as part of its efforts to make education support more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of youth scholars across the city. This partnership allows students to receive and use financial assistance with greater ease and flexibility.
Under the cashless setup, scholarship funds are credited directly to scholars’ GCash wallets, reducing delays and removing the need for in-person collection or manual processing. Scholars can use their grants for tuition and other education-related expenses, while the inclusion of GCash Visa Cards allows funds to be spent both online and at physical merchants that accept card payments.
The new system gives scholars greater control over day-to-day education costs such as books, school supplies, transportation, and meals, while also minimizing the risks and inconvenience associated with handling cash, particularly for students managing full academic schedules.
Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative reflects the city’s commitment to making public services more practical and accessible for young people.
“Ngayon, sa pamamagitan ng pagdisburse natin ng scholarship via GCash, mas madali at convenient na para sa ating scholars ang kanilang pagbabayad sa tuition at iba pang pangangailangan sa pag-aaral tulad ng books, supplies at maging pang-araw-araw ng pagkain. Sa malawak na acceptance at paggamit ng GCash, lalo na dito sa Quezon City, maaari na mag full cashless ang ating mga kabataan.” mayor Belmonte emphasized.
The program is also supported by financial literacy sessions, and helping scholars develop safe and responsible digital finance habits as they move toward greater financial independence.
City officials said the move to cashless scholarship payouts strengthens transparency and efficiency in public service delivery, ensuring that education assistance reaches intended beneficiaries on time and allows scholars to focus on their studies and long-term goals.
By integrating scholarship disbursement with digital tools, GCash helps Quezon City scholars access their grants more conveniently and safely, supporting their day-to-day educational needs while giving them early experience with managing funds in a digital environment.
