Scholarships in the University are classified into:

I. Entrance Scholarships:

Full scholarship - (free tuition fee) for the first two semesters to valedictorians of public and private high schools. Cash allowances are also provided. Partial scholarship (50% discount on regular tuition fees) during the first two semesters to salutatorians of public and private high schools. Cash allowances are also provided.

II. Resident Scholarships:

1. Full scholarship to any student carrying a regular full load who during the semester immediately preceding his present enrollment, obtained a weighted average of at least 90% in all his/her academic subjects without a grade lower than 88% in any subject..

2. Partial scholarship to any student carrying a regular full load who during the semester immediately preceding his present enrollment obtained a weighted average of at least 88% in all his academic subjects without grade lower than 85% in any subject.

III. Membership in the Varsity Team

      -  100% discount on tuition fee.

IV. Membership in the University Band

      -  Variable: From 70% to 100% discount on tuition fee.


V. The University accommodates legitimate government scholarships.

1. Philippine Veterans Award
2. RA 6728
3. National Integration Study Grant Program (NISGP)
4. Selected Ethnic Group Education Assistance Program
5. State Scholarship Program
6. National Reconciliation Development Programs (NRDP)
7. Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PESFA)
   

VI. Memorial Scholarships

1. Free tuition and other fees, plus allowance, until the degree enrolled in which should be a degree requiring a licensure examination is completed, provided that the student maintains an average of 88% with no grade below 85%.

2. A competitive examination in English, Science and Mathematics will be given to high school graduates with an average of 85%.

3. The Top Seven among the examinees will be selected and given additional tests to determine aptitudes, attitudes, intelligence and other personality traits.

4. Each of the Seven who qualified will be interviewed to determine proficiency in oral communication.
   

VII. Subject Scholarships

1. 20% discount on tuition fees plus allowance, until the degree enrolled in is completed, subject to the student's compliance with other requirements.

2. The scholarship is open to any high school graduate who obtained a grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics in the 4th year.

3. The applicant should have at least an Average IQ.

4. The student should maintain a grade of 85% in English, Science and Mathematics subjects and after completing all these subjects, should continue to get the same grades in three major subjects he enrolls in during each term. The three major subjects for which the student is required to get the aforementioned grade each during the term shall be determined by the Dean of the academic unit to which the student belongs based on the students field of specialization.

5. The student should not have a failing grade in any of the other subjects in which he is enrolled so as to continue enjoying the scholarship.
   

VIII. Procedure for availing of the 20% discount given to the direct descendants (child, grandchild, great grandchild) of MLQU Alumni of any academic unit:

1. A student who wants to avail of the 20% discount on his/her tuition fee by virtue of his/her being the direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild) of an Alumnus/Alumna should submit a notarized affidavit stating his/her relationship to a graduate of an academic degree of the Manuel L. Quezon University.
2. This discount is good only for two (2) semesters.