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Here are the list of Government Scholarships for College Students in the Philippines, Helps to support students free from Financial burden on Education,

With the help of this Scholarships Students will get financial support on, Tuition Fees, Monthly living Allowance, Book Fees and other related Needs.

CHED Merit Scholarship

CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a Government Funded Scholarships. aims to provide Financial support to the talented students. especially for those who belong to the following groups:

• Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens (RA 7279);
• Person who are Disability (RA 7277) and
• Solo Parents or their dependents (RA 8371)

Incoming Freshman can apply for this scholarship Program. Will receive a full or partial scholarship under the state scholarship and Private Education Students Financial Assistance.

Find the list of Benefits Given by the CHED Scholarship Program:

Financial Assistance for Private HEIs Students:

Under Full PESFA – will receive a total of ₱120,000/ Annual. Shall be given as follows:

• ₱40,000 – Tuition and Other School Fees (TOSF)
• ₱70,000 – Stipend
• ₱10,000 – Book or Connectivity Allowance.

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.

Financial Assistance For SUCs/LUC Students:

Benefits of ₱80,000 / Annually – Shall be given as follows:

• FREE – Tuition and Other School Related Fees.
• ₱70,000 – Stipend
• ₱10,000 – Connectivity/Book Allowance

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BARMM Scholarship Program

The BARMM Scholarship also know as the BASE-MERIT Scholarship, is designed for the Students of Bangsamoro Government Ministry Science and Technology.

Accepting online Application for Filipino Students for the Year 2025 to 2026. There are Two (2) Types of BARMM Scholarship Program:

1. BASE Program – Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education and
2. BASE-MERIT Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarship Benefits under BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship Program:

• Annual Grant of ₱200,000, Distributed in a monthly installments of ₱20,000.

Benefits Covers:

• Tuition Fees
• Living Expenses
• Transportation
• Books and learning Materials and
• Other School-related Needs.

How to Apply for the Scholarship:

All Interested and Eligible Filipino Students can apply for BARMM Scholarships Program BASE and BASE Merit by the link Given Below:

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DOST Scholarship Program

The Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines offers scholarships yearly to support students in Pursuing degrees, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Fields.

The DOST Scholarship is Open for all incoming Filipino Students for the Year 2025 to 2026

Types of DOST Scholarships

Here are the Three (3) Types of DOST Scholarships Programs:

1. DOST S&T Undergraduate Scholarship.
2. DOST JLSS – Junior Level Science Scholarship and
3. Graduate Scholarship.

Benefits:

Following are the list of Benefits under DOST Scholarship Program:

• Actual Fees up-to  ₱40,000.00 /AY
• Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – ₱10,000.00 /AY
• Monthly Living Allowance –₱7,000.00 / month
• Clothing Allowance – ₱1,000 (1st Sem of 1st Year only)
• Transportation Allowance – 1 economy-class roundtrip fare (for those studying outside of home province)
• Group Accident and Health  Insurance – Premium
• Thesis Allowance – ₱10,000.00
• Graduation Allowance – ₱1,000.00

Mid-Year Term 1 Allowance – if required

1. Tuition and other school fees – Actual fees up to ₱10,000.00
2. Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – ₱2,000.00
3. Monthly Living Allowance – ₱7,000.00 / month for two months

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OWWA Scholarship

The OWWA Scholarship Offers Financial Assistance to it’s dependents for those who are active under OFWS : Overseas Filipino Workers,

What is OWWA Scholarship?

It is a Financial Assistance program offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to support the Educational need for the qualified dependents of active Overseas Filipino Workers, mainly helps OFW Families by providing Funding their Children or Siblings for Educational Needs.

Four (4) Types of Scholarships under OWWA Program:

1. EDSP – Education for Development Scholarship Program.
2. ODSP – Dependent Scholarship Program.
3. CMWSP – Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program.
4. ELAP – Educational and Livelihood Assistance Program.

OWWA EDSP Eligibility Criteria

• OWWA Scholarship is open and active to it’s Siblings or Children.
• Must be incoming First-Year College Students.
• Must be under 21 years of old at the time of the Application, (Incoming First-year College Students).
• Must be under 30 Years old with no Failing Grades.
• GWA of Atlest 80% or to it’s equivalent.
• Must enroll in a recognized Philippine-based university or College.

Scholarship Benefits:

Here are the list of Benefits under Scholarship Progam:

• ₱60,000 Per School Year to cover Tuition and other Academic Expenses.
• Benefits Continues until the Completion of 4 or 5 Years Baccalaureate degree.

How to Apply Scholarship Program?

Interested Students may apply for the OWWA, EDSP and CMWSP Scholarship Program by the Link given Below:

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CHED Medical Scholarship

(MSRS) CHED Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program, The CHED Medical Scholarship Program is now open to help students in the Medical Fields.

CHED Established under Republic Act NO.11509. Known as the “Doktor Para Sa Bayan Act” This Program mainly aims to support Filipino Students to pursuing a Doctor of Medicine Degree.

Requirements to Apply

Following are the list of Requirements to apply for the Scholarship Program:

• Must be a Filipino Students.
• They must be a Graduating student of an undergraduate program for Medical School.
• They must be currently enrolled in Doctor of Medicine Degree, form HEIs – Higher Educational Institution.
• NMAT – Obtained a National Medical Admission.
• They must pass the entrance examinations.
• Doctor of Medicine degree in any of the SUCs/PHEIs, Admission participating.

Benefits:

Total of PHP177,000.00 as a assistance per academic year as following:

• Uniform/Clothing Allowance of PHP 7,00.00.
• Books Allowance of PHP 26,000.00.
• Connectivity Allowance of PHP 12,00.00.
• Living Subsidy – PHP60,000 (5,000 x 12 Months).
• Lodging Allowance of PHP 60,000/year.
• Transportation Allowance of PHP12,000.00/Year.

How to Apply For the Scholarship Program?

To Apply for the CHED Medical Scholarship Program all the Interested and eligible College Students Need to click on the link given Below:

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DSWD Educational Assistance

DSWD Educational Assistance is a Program by the (DSWD)-Department of Social Welfare and Development, Aimed to support Financial Support to the Students for those who are from low-income Families.

Requirements to Apply DSWD Educational Assistance

Following are the list of Requirements to Apply For the Educational Assistance:

1. Must be Children of Solo Parent
2. Must be a Working Student
3. They must be with no Source for Living.
4. OFWS – Child of Overseas Filipino Workers.
5. OFWS – Child of Person with Disabilities.
6. Must be a Breadwinner.
7. Must be a victim of Natural Disasters.

Benefits under DSWD Educational Assistance.

Here are the List of Benefits:

1.  ₱1,000 for Elementary Students
2.  ₱2,000 for High School Students
3.  ₱3,000 for Senior High School Students
4.  ₱4,000 for Vocational or college Students

How to Apply?

To Apply for The Educational Assistance Program for the College Students click on the link Given Below and follow the Steps to Apply.

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