1Cebu Technological University Barili Campus; Email: ivy.dematawaran@ctu.edu.ph
2*Cebu Technological University Barili Campus; Email: janeth.lacostales@ctu.edu.ph (Correspondence)
3Cebu Technological University Barili Campus; Email: valerie.pascual@ctu.edu.ph
Background: Ensuring equitable access to scholarship opportunities requires a clear understanding of how students discover and evaluate information on available grants. This study investigates the sources through which student scholars learn about scholarship funding and assesses the perceived effectiveness and accessibility of various communication channels.
Methods: A total of 82 student scholars participated in the study through a structured survey questionnaire.
Results: Findings indicate that while social media is the most common initial source of scholarship information, the school/university website is perceived as the most effective source overall. However, despite its high effectiveness rating, the university website was also considered "somewhat difficult" to navigate when searching for scholarship information. Notably, it remains the most preferred source among students. The application process emerged as the most sought-after information by students, and the accuracy of content was identified as a key determinant of source effectiveness. A significant barrier reported was the prevalence of outdated information across platforms.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for institutions to improve the accuracy, usability, and timeliness of their communication strategies to ensure equitable access to scholarship opportunities for all students.
Keywords: scholarship information; communication channel; student perception
How to cite this article: Dematawaran IJ, Lacostales JL, Pascual V. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Scholarship Information Sources Among Student Scholars. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(13s): 395-403. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.13s.43
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: None