The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) together with its subsidiaries -- North Luzon Expressway  Corp., MPT South, and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Corp. -- partnered with 14 universities to open a scholarship program for students from low-income households. MPTC kicks off its scholarship program/Photo courtesy of MPTC The MPTC said the scholarship grants will cover the scholars' full tuition, monthly allowance, and miscellaneous expenses. Aside from the monetary component, scholars are also provided with internship and board review opportunities, along with coverage of exam fees upon graduation. Through the help of its three subsidiaries, the MPTC Group is opening more opportunities for deserving students from low-income households to pursue their careers in the fields of Accounting, Engineering, and Education without any financial hindrances. The program started in 2012 with just three partner universities namely Bulacan State University, Holy Angel University, and University of the Philippines. The scholarship has expanded to partner colleges and universities in Visayas and Mindanao. The 14 partners schools are the following: University of the Philippines – Diliman, Far Eastern University, Miriam College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Bulacan State University, Don Honorio State University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Paranaque, Technological University of the Philippines – Cavite, Cavite State University System, Emilio Aguinaldo College – Cavite, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, Southern Philippines Institute of Science and Technology, Cordova Public College, and Mindanao State University.