CHED Scholarship 2024 to 2025 Application and Requirements | Apply Now
The CHED Scholarship is Now Open for all eligible Filipino College students for the Academic Year 2024 to 2025, 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
- Those who are underprivileged and homeless citizens (RA 7279).
- Persons with Disability (RA 7277) and
- Solo Parents or their dependents (RA 8371)
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 For AY 2024 – 2025
To Apply for CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMS), You need to follow the eligibility requirements as follows:
- They must be a Filipino Citizen.
- They must be Graduating High School Students.
- GWA – General Weighted Average of at least 96% for full Merit Scholarship Program and 93% to 95% or it’s equivalent for Half Merit Scholarship Program.
- Submit certifications or IDs (Identification Cards) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
- They must have only one Government Funded Scholarship Program.
- They Must enroll in any courses as mention in the list of CHED Priority Program.
Documentary requirement to apply
To Apply For a CHED Scholarship you need to provide a valid Documents, Here are the list of valid Documents:
- Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate.
- High school report card for incoming freshmen students and
- Duly certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12 for Graduating high school students.
- Latest Income Tax Return of Parents or Guardian.
- Tax Exemption form the BIR-Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Certificate of Indigence either from their Barangay or DSWD
- Valid ID card and
- Other Documents if required
Also Read: SM Foundation Scholarship
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 ₱120,000/Yearly:
- Tuition and other school fees – ₱40,000
- Stipend – ₱70,000
- Book and Connectivity allowance of – ₱10,000
Full PESFA – Semestral Benefits as follows
Full PESFA – Will receive a total of ₱60,000, as follows:
- Tuition & Other School Fees – ₱20,000;
- Stipend – ₱35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.
Half PESFA – Yearly Benefits
Half PESFA – Yearly will receive a total of ₱60,000 as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees – ₱20,000;
- Stipend – ₱35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.
Half PESFA – Semestral Benefits:
Half PESFA – Semestral will receive a total of ₱30,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees – ₱20,000;
- Stipend – ₱17,500;
- Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱2,500.
For SUCs/LUC Students:
Here are the Financial Benefits Given to the SUCs/LUC as Follows:
Full SSP – Yearly Benefits:
Full SSP Yearly Benefits will receive a total of ₱80,000, as follows:
- Tuition and other school fees – FREE;
- Stipend – ₱70,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱10,000.
Full SSP – Semestral Benefits
Full SSP Semestral Benefits will receive a total of ₱40,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees – FREE;
- Stipend – ₱35,000;
- Books and Connective Allowance – ₱5,000.
Half SSP – Yearly Benefits
Half SSP Yearly Benefits will Get a total of ₱40,000, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees – FREE;
- Stipend – ₱35,000;
- Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.
Half SSP – Semestral Benefits
Half SSP Semestral Benefits will Get a total of ₱20,000/year, as follows:
- Tuition & other school fees – FREE;
- Stipend – ₱17,500;
- Book & Connectivity allowance – ₱2,500.
List of Priority Courses
Here is the complete list of CHED Priority Courses:
Engineering and Technology
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Geodetic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing / Production Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pobotics Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Aviation Related Programs
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Information Technology Education
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Entertainment and Multimedia Computing / Game Development and Animation
- Information System
- Information Technology
- Library and information Science
Science and Mathematics
- Applied Physics / Physics
- Applied Mathematics / Mathematics
- Applied Statistics/ Statistics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Human Biology
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Meteorology
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Architecture and Related Programs
- Architecture
- Fine Arts
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Planning
Business and Management
- Accountancy
- Business Analytics (straight major)
- Hospitality Management/ Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Tourism Management/ Tourism
Maritime Education
- Maritime Engineering Marine Transportation
Teacher Education
- Secondary Education major in Science and Mathematics
- Culture and Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Education
- Sports and Exercise Science
Health Profession Education
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Doctor Of Optometry
- Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology
Social Sciences
- Community Development
- Human Services (Guidance and Counselling)
- Indigenous Peoples Studies/ Education
- Peace Studies/ Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster
- Agribusiness
- Agro-forestry
- Data Science and Analytics
- Disaster Risk Management/ Climate Change
- Renewable / Sustainable Energy
Dead to Apply for the scholarship Program
The Deadline to apply for the CHED Scholarship is on:
- The Starting Date of the CHED Scholarship Application is on June 1, 2024 and
- The Deadline to apply Scholarship is on July 15, 2024.
How to Apply CHED Scholarship?
Find the Online Application links according to each region submit the application with required documents attached:
CHED Region | Online Application Link |
CHEDRO I | https://bit.ly/CSP_application2024 |
CHEDRO II | https://stufaps.chedregion2.com/ |
CHEDRO III | https://chedro3.ched.gov.ph/chedro3stufap/ |
CHEDRO IV | https://forms.gle/YTryEmfSmjuYRU2EA |
CHEDRO V | https://www.chedro5stufap.com/index.php/application/app_form |
CHEDRO VI | https://chedro6.com/ |
CHEDRO VII | https://tinyurl.com/CHEDRO7CMSP-application |
CHEDRO VIII | https://chedro8stufap.com/ |
CHEDRO IX | https://bit.ly/csp2024r9 |
CHEDRO X | https://bit.ly/R10CMSPApplicationAY2024-2025 |
CHEDRO XI | http://stufaps.chedroxi.com/ |
CHEDRO XII | https://bit.ly/CHEDRO12-CMSP |
NCR | https://bit.ly/CMSPApplication_CHEDRO-NCR |
CAR | http://faster.chedcar.com/ |
CARAGA | https://scholarship.chedcaraga.ph/register |
MIMAROPA | https://mimaropa.ched.gov.ph/csp-application/ |
BARMM – IX | https://bit.ly/csp2024barmm |
BARMM – X | https://bit.ly/BARMMCMSPApplicationAY2024-2025 |
BARMM – XII | https://bit.ly/CHEDRO12-CMSP |
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 application period typically starts at the beginning of the year. Check with your regional CHED office for specific deadlines.
Visit the official CHED website (ched.gov.ph) or contact your regional CHED office for detailed guidelines.