The CHED Scholarship is Now Open for all eligible Filipino College students for the Academic Year 2026 to 2027, The Higher Education Act of 1994 was created through the passage of Republic Act No. 7722.
CHED Merit Scholarship program is a Government Funded Scholarship aimed in helping students on their Educational Assistance, Who are belong to the following Groups
- other relevant legislation that gives priority to the marginalized group
- first-generation students who are the first in their families to attend college or university.
- Applicants from these groups must still meet the minimum qualification requirements and shall be ranked in accordance with the programโs selection criteria
What is CHED Scholarship
The CHED Scholarship Provide financial assistance in the Philippines. These Program is designed to support deserving Students in pursuing their Higher Education.
Scholarship Program is now open for all incoming freshmen who wants to pursue undergraduate studies in CHED recognized Priority Program.
- Private Higher Education institutions – (HEIs)
- State Universities and Colleges – (SUCs) and
- Local Universities and Colleges – (LUCs)
Scholarship Requirements to Apply
To Apply for CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMS), You need to follow the eligibility requirements as follows:
- Must be Filipino Citizen residing in the Philippines;
- Must be incoming first-year college student;
- Must have Graduate of a Senior High school in the Philippines with a minimum general average (GA) of 93;
- The combined annual gross income of parents or legal/authorized guardians does not exceed to (โฑ500,000.00);
- Obtain admission in the following higher education Institutions (HEIS):
- State University and Colleges (SUCS);
- Local Universities and Colleges (LUCS) with Institutional Recognition (IR); or
- CHED-recognized Private HEIS (PHEIS)
- Enroll in CHED-identified priority programs offered by:
Documentary Requirement to apply
To Apply For a CHED Scholarship you need to provide a valid Documents, Here are the list of valid Documents:
- Must have Accomplished Application form using Annex A;
- Photocopy of the National ID or
- Photocopy of the PSA-issued National ID Transaction Slip or
- Copy of the birth certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or
- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
- Academic Certified true copy of Grade 12 School Form 9 (SF9) or
- Learnerโs Progress Report, duly signed by the registrar or
- An authorized representative of the senior high school attended;
- Financial applicable:
- Submit any one (1) of the following proof of income documents:
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or legal / authorized guardian(s) from BIR;
- Certificate of Tax Exemption of parents or legal / authorized guardian(s) from BIR
- Certified true copy of the latest contract or proof of income may be considered for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Seafarers;
- Social Case Study Report issued by the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD/MSWD).
- Submit any one (1) of the following proof of income documents:
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Benefits of Scholarship Program
The CHED Scholarship Program Provides financial assistance to deserving Students, Here’s a list of Benefits:
- Tuition and Other School Fees – (TOSF),
- Stipend per semester
- Book Allowance and
- Connectivity Allowance.
For Private HEIs Students
Find the list of Benefits for Private HEIs Students:
Full PESFA Yearly Benefits
Full PESFA Scholars will receive a total of โฑ120,000/Yearly:
- Tuition and other school fees โ โฑ40,000
- Stipend โ โฑ70,000
- Book and Connectivity allowance of โ โฑ10,000
Full PESFA โ Semestral Benefits as follows
Full PESFA โ Will receive a total of โฑ60,000, as follows:
- Tuition & Other School Fees โ โฑ20,000;
- Stipend โ โฑ35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance โ โฑ5,000.
Half PESFA โ Yearly Benefits
Half PESFA โ Yearly will receive a total of โฑ60,000 as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees โ โฑ20,000;
- Stipend โ โฑ35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance โ โฑ5,000.
Half PESFA โ Semestral Benefits:
Half PESFA โ Semestral will receive a total of โฑ30,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees โ โฑ20,000;
- Stipend โ โฑ17,500;
- Book and Connectivity allowance โ โฑ2,500.
For SUCs/LUC Students:
Here are the Financial Benefits Given to the SUCs/LUC as Follows:
Full SSP โ Yearly Benefits:
Full SSP Yearly Benefits will receive a total of โฑ80,000, as follows:
- Tuition and other school fees โ FREE;
- Stipend โ โฑ70,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance โ โฑ10,000.
Full SSP โ Semestral Benefits
Full SSP Semestral Benefits will receive a total of โฑ40,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees โ FREE;
- Stipend โ โฑ35,000;
- Books and Connective Allowance – โฑ5,000.
Half SSP โ Yearly Benefits
Half SSP Yearly Benefits will Get a total of โฑ40,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees โ FREE;
- Stipend โ โฑ35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance โ โฑ5,000.
Half SSP โ Semestral Benefits
Half SSP Semestral Benefits will Get a total of โฑ20,000/year, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees โ FREE;
- Stipend โ โฑ17,500;
- Book & Connectivity allowance โ โฑ2,500.
List of Priority Programs
Two type of Priority Programs such as:
- First Priority and
- Second Priority
First Priority Courses
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Educational Psychology (BS Psychology and AB Psychology)
Second Priority
- Latest issuance of Priority Program by CHED.
Application Deadline:
- The Starting of online is on June 22, 2026 and
- The Deadline to apply Scholarship Program is on July 31, 2026.
How to Apply CHED Scholarship?
Find the Online Application links according to each region submit the application with required documents attached:
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Filipino Citizens with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 96% for Full Merit and 93% – 95% for Half Merit Scholarship Program.
1. Full Merit Scholars: PHP120,000 Per year.
2. Half Merit Scholars: PHP 60,000 Per Year.
Helps to cover tuition, stipend and book or connectivity Allowance.
CHED priority programs include fields like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, teacher education, agriculture, and other areas crucial to national development.
Submit the required documents to your CHED Regional Office. Some regions may have online portals for applications.
Certified true copy of Senior High School Report Card or Form 138.
Birth Certificate (PSA/NSO-authenticated).
Proof of GWA certification.
Yes, if you fail to meet academic requirements, falsify documents, or enroll in a non-priority program.
The online Application start form June to July 31, 2026
Visit the official CHED website (ched.gov.ph) or contact your regional CHED office for detailed guidelines.
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