Napolcom resumes scholarship program

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced Tuesday the resumption of its scholarship program for the surviving children of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel who died or became permanently incapacitated in the line of duty.

This scholarship program reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to honor the bravery of PNP members by providing educational support not only to their legitimate but also illegitimate children affected by service-related death or disability.

In a major step toward inclusive support, Napolcom expanded the program to cover the entire K to 12 curriculum, as well as vocational and college education, ensuring continuous assistance from kindergarten through tertiary studies.

Scholarship benefits may be given via reimbursement or direct payment to schools, with reimbursements for tuition and fees from 2023 onward managed through Napolcom’s regional offices.

Napolcom vice chairperson Atty. Rafael Vicente R. Calinisan said, “This initiative guarantees access to education for the children of our fallen and incapacitated heroes, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families.”

He added, “By supporting their children’s education, we honor their sacrifices and help build a brighter future. It’s our pledge to turn loss into opportunity and grief into hope.”

The program’s resumption follows the DBM-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2024-01, which revises the handling of firearms licensing fees collected by the PNP. These funds support the scholarship, mandated by Republic Act 6963, which also benefits the children of military and uniformed personnel from the AFP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Philippine Coast Guard.

Calinisan concluded, “This renewed effort highlights the government’s steadfast commitment to honor the heroism of our uniformed personnel by supporting their children’s education.”