FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Where can I get an Application Form?

- You may download it at our website maap.edu.ph.

2. What are the benefits of enrolling at MAAP?

1. Scholarship grant
2. Free board and lodging
3. Insured while enrolled in the Academy
4. In-house shipboard training
5. Personality, character, and leadership development through physical fitness, emotional literacy, NROTC and varied
extra-curricular activities
6. Use of modern equipment and facilities
7. Lucrative employment onboard modern vessels of foreign shipping companies.

3. What are the qualification requirements?

1. Male or female, Single
2. Filipino Citizen
3. Physically fit
4. Morally upright and has no derogatory record
5. Aged 16 and not more than 23 years on March 31 of the year of admission
6. Must be a High School Graduate with at least has a GPA of 83%
7. Minimum height of 5 ft. 4 in. (162.5 ern) for MALE and 5 ft. 2 in. (157.5 ern) for FEMALE applicants
8. Has never been officially admitted at MAAP.

NOTE: Strictly comply with qualification requirements. Inaccurate records may disqualify an applicant.

4. What are the application requirements?

1. 2 copies of recent 2 x 2 colored pictures
2. Payment of non-refundable processing fee of P 300.00 in cash or check/money order payable to MAAP.
3. Photocopy of birth certificate
4. Photocopy of High School Diploma
5. Photocopy of High School Report Card with at least a GPA of 83%
6. Mailing Fee - P130.00 via courier/express delivery

5. What is the procedure in applying?

1. Get MAAP scholarship application forms from any of the testing/filing centers, Naval ROTC units, or PCG stations
nationwide or download from MAAP Website at www.maap.edu.ph
2. Submit duly accomplished application form with the requirements to designated filing centers either by mail or in
person.
3. Receive admission slip either by mail or in person.

6. What are the admission requirements?

Applicants must pass/meet standards covering four stages:
1. MAAP Entrance examination inclusive of aptitude /emotional
intelligence/personality/psychological/neuropsychiatric tests
2. Personal interview to be conducted by the BOA members
3. MAAP Medical criteria inclusive of physical, drug, lungs, dental, laboratory, audio test and color blindness
(ISHIHARA) test, visual acuity for far vision should be at least 20/30.
4. Orientation training for two months (April-May) inclusive of refresher classes in Math and English and semi
regimental training.

7. What is the coverage year for class 2021?

- TO BE ANNOUNCED
(For update, kindly visit our website maap.edu.ph)

8. What if my average is below 83% can I still take the exam?

- YES, you can still take the exam but even if you pass it is still the sponsoring company’s decision if they will accept
you or not.

9. Is there a testing center near my place?

- You may check the list of testing centers, venue and schedule of examination at our website maap.edu.ph.