The SM Foundation lauded 199 graduates under the SM College Scholarship Program
in an event at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay on Oct. 23, 2025.
This is the most decorated batch in the program’s history, with a record number of
awardees — 8 Summa Cum Laude, 33 Magna Cum Laude, 47 Cum Laude, and 14
Academic Distinction recipients.
The event opened with a job fair, connecting graduates with potential career
opportunities across SM Group business units.
The program strengthens SM Foundation’s mission to nurture scholars into well-
rounded professionals, equipping them with real-world experience, unlocking their
potential, and supporting them in uplifting their families and communities.



