The Aguilar-San Juan (ASJ) scholarship grant is sponsored by renowned Filipino academics, Dr. Epifanio San Juan Jr. and Dr. Delia Aguilar, who have been recognized for their contributions to the fields of Philippine literature and Women’s Studies respectively. The grant is awarded based on the applicant’s financial need and on the scholars’ good academic standing or talent in areas related to language and literature. The ASJ scholarship grant was first offered in 2018 to two scholars, and there are currently five ASJ scholars.
 
This 2021, two more slots have been opened. While current scholars receive a grant benefit of P30,000 per semester, renewable until their graduation, new scholars, from September 2021, will receive a grant benefit of Php 40,000 per semester. There is currently a call to fill these two slots. Inquiries and applications may be sent to Dr. Maria Lorena M. Santos (mmsantos8@up.edu.ph).