CHED Scholarship 2026 to 2027 Application Open Now to Apply

ByScholarships Team

The CHED Scholarship 2026 is a financial support program by the commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Philippines. This Scholarship is a fully financed initiative designed to improve and support the quality of education for collage students.

The CHED officially announced the commencement of the CHED Scholarships Program for qualified Filipino students in the Academic Year 2025-2026. It is a government-funded scholarship program designed to help exceptional students across the country.

What is CHED Scholarship?

The CHED Scholarship Program is a government-funded program that aims to help students who belong to the following groups with their education:

  1. (RA 7279)– Underprivileged and homeless Citizens
  2. (RA 7277)– People with Disabilities
  3. (RA 8371)– Solo Parents or their dependents

The CHED Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from all interested and eligible incoming freshmen who continue to study in the CHED recognized priority programs: (SUCs). State Universities and collage (LUCs) Local Universities and collage (HEIs) Private higher education institutions can apply for these scholarship programs.

Types of CHED Scholarship program

Find the list of Scholarship Programs within the CHED Program.

  1. CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)
  2. The CHED CoScho Scholarship Program forb Coconut Farmers and their Families
  3. CHED Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS)
  4. ESTATISKOLAR- Scholarship Program For Future Statisticians.
  5. CHED SIKAP Graduate Scholarship
  6. (MTP-SP) CHED Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholarship Program
  7. CHED SIDA-SGP Scholarship
  8. (ACEF – GIAHEP) Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement fund – grants-in-aid for Higher Education Programs.
  9. CHED Students Loan Program (SLP)
  10. CHED Tulong-Dunong Scholarship Program (TDP)
  11. CHED-UniFAST Grant-in-Acid Program (GIAP)
  12. Future Health Professional Scholarship Program (DoH-CHED)
  13. CHED-SESAM – Special Education Study Grant for Teachers.

Step-by-Step details on CHED Merit Scholarship Program

CHED Merit Scholarship program (CMSP)

The CHED Merit Scholarship program for the academic year 2025to 2026 is now accepting applications from all incoming first-year collage students in the Philippines.

CHED Scholars will be eligible for full or half scholarships through students financial assistance program (StuFAPs). Those enrolled in CHED Priority Courses are eligible to apply for this award.

Requirements to Apply

To apply for the Scholarship program, meet these requirements:

  • Applicants must be Filipino citizens
  • Must be a Graduating High School students
  • (GWA) General Weighted Average For Full Merit Scholarship Program must be at-least 96% or to it’s equivalent.
  • (GWA) General Weighted Average for Half Merit Scholarship program Must be at-least 93% to 95% or to it’s equivalent.
  • For those who enroll in courses listed as CHED Priority Programs.
  • For those who belong to the special group of person such as:
    • (RA 7279) – Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens
    • (RA 7277) – people with Disability
    • (RA 8371) – Solo Parents or their dependents
  • Must not have any other active scholarship program or government-funded scholarships.

Also Read: DOST JLSS Scholarship 2026

Documentary Requirements

Prepare valid Documents before applying for CHED Scholarship Program:

  • True Copy of Birth Certificate
  • For incoming freshmen, a high school report card is required, as required, as well as a certified true copy of grades for Grade 11and the first semester of Grade 12.
  • Income Tax Returns from Parents/Guardian
  • If not under Tax Filling-Tax exemption form from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
  • Copy of certificate of indigence from or the DSWD.
  • Other valid documents, if required

Benefits under Scholarship program

The CHED Merit Scholarship 2025-2026 will provide the following benefits:

  • Tuition and Other School-related Fees (TOSF)
  • Book Allowance Per Semester
  • Connectivity allowance per semester and
  • Stipend per semester

Note: The benefits will sent directly to the scholars or via HEls. The grants will continue till the degrees program is completed.

Benefits for Private HEls Students

Benefits for pupils studying in private schools.

Full PESFA – Yearly Benefits

Full PESFA students will receive a total of ₱120,000 in annual benefits, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees of – ₱40,000.
  • Stipend of –₱70,000.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱10,000.

Full PESFA – Semestral Benefits

Full PESFA – Semestral students will receive a total of  ₱60,000, in a perks as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees of –₱20,000.
  • Stipend of – ₱35,000.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance –  ₱5,000.

Half PESFA – Semestral Benefits

Full PESFA- Semestral Students will receive a total benefits of ₱60,000, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Others Schools Fees of – ₱20,000.
  • Stipend of – ₱35,000.
  • Book and connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.

Half PESFA – Yearly Benefits

Students under Half PESFA-Yearly will receive a total benefits of ₱60,000, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees of – ₱20,000.
  • Stipend of – ₱35,000.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.

Half PESFA – Semestral Benefits

Students under Half PESFA-Semestral will receive a total benefits of ₱30,000, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees of– ₱20,000.
  • Stipend of ₱17,000.
  • Book and connectivity allowance– ₱2,500.

Benefits For SUCs/LUC Students:

Benefits for students studying at SUCs or LUCs

Full SSP – Yearly Benefits

Full SSP- Yearly students will get a total of ₱80,000, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees – Free.
  •  Stipend of ₱70,000.
  • Book and connectivity allowance – ₱10,000.

Full SSP – Semestral Benefits

Full SSP – Semestral students will receive a total of  ₱40,000, as shown below.

  • Tuition and Other School Fees – Free.
  • Stipend of  – ₱35,000.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.

Half SSP – Yearly Benefits

Students under Half SSP – Yearly will earn a total benefits of ₱40,000, distributed as follows:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees – Free.
  • Stipend of  – ₱35,000.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000.

Half SSP-Semestral Benefits

Students under Half SSP – Semestral will receive a total benefits of ₱20,000, in benefits, as shown below:

  • Tuition and Other School Fees – Free
  • Stipend of – ₱17,500.
  • Book and Connectivity allowance – ₱2,500.

CHED Priority Courses

To be eligible for the CHED Scholarship Program, the applicant must enroll in any of the following CHED-recognized Priority Courses:

Engineering and Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Structural Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production Engineering
  • Food Engineering
  • Pobotics Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Technology
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Geodetic Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Aviation Related Programs
  • Mining Engineering
  • Civil Engineering

Science and Mathematics

  • Environmental Science
  • Marine Science
  • Human Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Applied Statistics/ Statistics
  • Applied Physics / Physics
  • Applied Mathematics / Mathematics
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Biochemistry
  • Meteorology
  • Chemistry
  • Botany

Information Technology Education

  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Entertainment and Multimedia computing / Game Development a Animation
  • Information System
  • Information Technology
  • Library and information Science

Business And Management

  • Accountancy
  • Business Analytics (Straight major)
  • Tourism Management / Tourism
  • Hospitality Management /Hotel and Restaurant Management

Architecture and Related Program

  • Architecture
  • Fine Arts
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Environmental Planning

Teacher Education

  • Secondary Education major in Science and Mathematics
  • Culture and Arts
  • Early childhood Education
  • Special Needs Education
  • Sports and Exercise Science

Maritime Education

Maritime Engineering Marine Transportation

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

Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

  • Agribusiness
  • Agro-forestry
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Disaster Risk Management/ Climate Change
  • Renewable / Sustainable Energy

Social Sciences

  • Community Development
  • Human Services (Guidance and Counselling)
  • Indigenous People Studies/ Education
  • Peace Studies/ Education
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Tips to Quality CHED Scholarship

  • Understand the Scholarship Program
  • Check the Eligibility Criteria
  • Know the Requirements before Applying
  • Prepare a valid required Documents early
  • Follow the Deadline given time
  • Enroll in a CHED Recognized Priority Programs
  • Submit accurate information
  • Wait for the Notification

Application Deadline

  • The CHED Scholarship Online Application opens on May 5, 2025
  • The deadline for CHED Scholarship Online Application is June 20, 2025

How to Apply?

All interested students are encouraged to apply for the CHED Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025-2026 through their respective region’s online application portals. The following is a complete list of online application portals for the CHED Scholarship Program:

CHED Online Application Portals by regions:

All regions Online applications portals are open and accepting applications. Submit your application by providing complete details and accompanying documents.

CHED RegionOnline Application Link
CHEDRO Ihttps://stufaps.chedro1.com/application2025/home
CHEDRO IIhttps://stufaps.chedregion2.com/CMSP_application
CHEDRO IIIhttps://chedro3.ched.gov.ph/chedro3stufap/
CHEDRO IVhttps://forms.gle/SiTpcnYmzKQ8t2DL9
CHEDRO Vhttps://dexus.chedro5.com/student/login
CHEDRO VIhttps://tinyurl.com/RO6CMSPApplicationAY2025-2026
CHEDRO VIIhttps://tinyurl.com/chedro7CMSP2025
CHEDRO VIIIhttps://chedro8stufap.com/
CHEDRO IXhttps://bit.ly/CMSP2025CHEDROIX
CHEDRO Xhttps://bit.ly/CHED10CMSP2025-2026
CHEDRO XIhttps://stufaps.chedroxi.com/
CHEDRO XIIhttps://bit.ly/CHEDRO12-CMSP
NCRhttps://tinyurl.com/CHED-NCR-CMSP-2025-Application
CARhttps://cmsp.chedcar.com/
CARAGAhttps://scholarship.chedcaraga.ph/login
MIMAROPAhttps://mimaropa.ched.gov.ph/cmsp-ay-2025-2026/
BARMM – IXhttps://bit.ly/CMSP2025CHEDROIX-BARMM
BARMM – Xhttps://bit.ly/BARMM10CMSP2025-2026
BARMM – XIIhttps://come.ac/CMSP-REGION-12-APPLICATION-2025-2026
NIRhttps://tinyurl.com/NIRCMSPApplicationAY-2025-2026

(Source : CHED)

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