CHED Scholarship 2026 to 2027 Application and Requirements | Apply Now

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 program’s 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.

1. Private Higher Education institutions – (HEIs)
2. State Universities and Colleges – (SUCs) and
3. 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 (₱500,000.00);
• 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
• Learner’s 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).

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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 ₱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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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List of Priority Programs

Two type of Priority Programs such as:

1. First Priority and
2. 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:

CHED Region	Online Application Link
CHEDRO 1	https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
CHEDRO 2	https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
CHEDRO 3	https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
CHEDRO 4	https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
CHEDRO 7	𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐛𝐢𝐭.𝐥𝐲/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔𝐂𝐌𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥
CHEDRO 8	https://bit.ly/2026CMSPApplicationPortal
CHED CARAGA	https://caraga.ched.gov.ph/ched-scholarship-program-csp/

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