BARMM College Scholarship 2025-2026 | Apply Now

BARMM Scholarship program 2025 is now open to apply for all eligible college students. The Ministry of Science and Technology is calling in applications from interested candidates for BARMM Scholarship program for the school year 2025-2026.

BARMM Scholarship BASE and BASE-Merit Program 2025-2026 Application
BARMM Scholarship BASE and BASE-Merit Program 2025-2026 Application

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BARMM Scholarship

The meaning of BARMM is Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the opening of BARMM BASE and BASE-Merit Scholarship programs via a Facebook post.

The BARMM Scholarship program is administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and aims to encourage deserving students to pursue higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

There are two scholarships under this program which are as follows:

  • BASE Scholarship program
  • BASE-Merit Scholarship program

BARMM BASE Scholarship

BASE means Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education scholarship program. The BARMM BASE Scholarship is awarded to well-deserving students of Senior High School graduate class to enable them pursue higher education or training in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scholarship Benefits

BARMM Scholars who qualify for BASE program are entitled to a total of PHP 80,000.00 per annum as scholarship benefits.

The scholarship money will be deposited in 10 installments of PHP 8,000.00 per month into the awardee’s bank account in the last week of every month from the starting month of 1st semester, class of school year.

The scholarship amount covers the following:

  • Tuition and other school fees
  • Book Allowance
  • Monthly Living Allowance
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Transportation Expenses

Qualifications for BASE Scholarship

Candidates who wish to apply for BARMM BASE Scholarship program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • The applicant must be a Natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of BARMM at least six (6) months prior the application of months and;
  • STEM strand: all students belonging to the graduating class;
  • For Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class: 90% GWA during the Grade 12 of 1st semester;
  • Shall not a recipient of other scholarship programs;
  • The applicant must be of good moral character and in good health;
  • Do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate units;
  • Shall have passed the BASE qualifying examination; and
  • Must be enrolled in the BASE program Priority Courses.

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Documentary Requirements

Following is the list of documents required to apply for BARMM BASE Scholarship program:

  1. A Certificate of Good Moral Character (Form B1)
  2. A Certificate of Good Health (Medical Doctor’s Certification)
  3. Principal’s Certification
    • Applicant belongs to the graduating Grade 12 senior high school- STEM strand
    • Applicant belongs to the NON-STEM strand class strand senior high school graduating class; 90% GWA during the Grade 12 (1st semester)
  4. Certificate of Residency; and
  5. Certification from Registrar’s Office not a recipient of any scholarship

Priority Courses of Study

Following is the list of priority courses eligible for the BARMM BASE Scholarship program:

  1. BS Agribusiness
  2. BS Agribusiness Management
  3. BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
  4. BS Agricultural Biotechnology
  5. BS Agricultural Engineering
  6. BS Agricultural Economics
  7. BS Agricultural Education
  8. BS Agricultural Extension
  9. BS Agricultural Technology
  10. BS Agriculture
  11. BS Agroforestry
  12. BS Agronomy
  13. BS Animal Science
  14. BS Animal Science/Husbandry Development
  15. BS Applied Mathematics
  16. BS Applied Physics
  17. BS Basic Medical Sciences
  18. BS Biology
  19. BS Clothing Technology
  20. BS Community Nutrition
  21. BS Computer Engineering
  22. BS Computer Science
  23. BS Economics
  24. BS Electrical Engineering
  25. BS Electronics Design Engineering
  26. BS Environmental Management
  27. BS Environmental Planning
  28. BS Environmental Planning, Major in Disaster Risk Management
  29. BS Environmental Planning and Management
  30. BS Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
  31. BS Environmental Science
  32. BS Fisheries
  33. BS Fine Arts major in Industrial Design
  34. BS Forestry
  35. BS Industrial Design
  36. BS Information and Communications Technology
  37. BS Information System
  38. BS Information Technology/Systems
  39. BS Marine Biology
  40. BS Mathematics
  41. BS Medical Laboratory Science
  42. BS Medical Technology
  43. BS Microbiology
  44. BS Nutrition
  45. BS Pharmacy (4-year program)
  46. BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
  47. BS Physics
  48. BS Psychology
  49. BS Radiologic Technology
  50. BS Sanitary Engineering
  51. BS Speech Pathology/ Speech Language-Pathology
  52. BS Sports Science
  53. BSED Biological Sciences*
  54. BSED Major in Biological Sciences
  55. BSED Major in Biology
  56. BSED Major in General Sciences
  57. BSED Major in Mathematics and Science
  58. BSED Major in Physical Sciences
  59. BSED Major in Physics
  60. BSED Major in Sciences
  61. BSED Major in TLED with Specialization in IT
  62. BSED Physics-Mathematics

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BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship

BASE-MERIT Scholarship means Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education Merit scholarship program. The BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue highly technical courses in the fields of science and technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scholarship Benefits

Scholars who qualify for BARMM BASE-MERIT program are entitled to a total of PHP 200,000.00 per annum as scholarship benefits.

The scholarship money will be deposited in 10 installments of PHP 20,000.00 per month into the awardee’s bank account in the last week of every month from the starting month of 1st semester, class of school year.

The scholarship amount will cover the following:

  • Tuition and other school fees
  • Book Allowance
  • Monthly Living Allowance
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Transportation Expenses

Qualifications for BASE-Merit Scholarship

Candidates who wish to apply for BARMM BASE-Merit Scholarship program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. The applicant must be a Natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of BARMM at least six (6) months prior the application of months and;
  2. All Member of the STEM strand Senior High School graduating class;
  3. For Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class: 90% GWA during the Grade 12 of 1st semester;
  4. Shall not a recipient of other scholarship programs;
  5. The applicant must be of good moral character and in good health;
  6. Do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate units;
  7. Shall have passed the BASE-MERIT qualifying examination; and
  8. Must be enrolled in the BASE-MERIT Priority Courses.

Documentary Requirements

Following is the list of documents required to apply for BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship program:

  1. The applicants must be accomplished the form A-H
    • All applicant belongs to the graduating Grade 12 senior high school-STEM strand
    • Applicant belongs to the NON-STEM strand class strand senior high school graduating class; 90% GWA during the Grade 12 (1st semester)
  2. Certificate of Residency; and
  3. Certification from Registrar’s Office not a recipient of any scholarship

Priority Courses of Study

Following is the list of priority courses eligible for the BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship program:

  1. BS Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  2. BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering/BS Agricultural Chemistry
  3. BS Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance*
  4. BS Applied Physics with Applied Computer System*
  5. BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering*
  6. BS Statistics/BS Applied Statistics
  7. BS Architecture
  8. BS Astronomy
  9. BS Astronomy Technology
  10. BS Biochemistry
  11. BS Biological Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
  12. BS Biotechnology*
  13. BS Ceramics Engineering
  14. BS Chemical Engineering
  15. BS Chemical Process Technology*
  16. BS Chemistry
  17. BS Chemistry Major in Business*
  18. BS Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems
  19. BS Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering*
  20. BS Cyber Security*
  21. BS Data Science
  22. BS Electronics and Communication Engineering
  23. BS Electromechanical Technology
  24. BS Energy Systems and Management
  25. BS Environmental Engineering
  26. BS Food Science and Technology
  27. BS Food Technology
  28. BS Forensic Sciences*
  29. BS Geodetic Engineering
  30. BS Geography
  31. BS Geology
  32. BS Geothermal Engineering
  33. BS Health Sciences
  34. BS Human Biology*
  35. BS Industrial Engineering
  36. BS Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology*
  37. BS Industrial Pharmacy
  38. BS Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  39. BS Life Sciences
  40. BS Management Information Systems*
  41. BS Manufacturing Engineering/Management-Biomedical Engineering*
  42. BS Manufacturing Engineering-Management w/ specialization in
  43. Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering*
  44. BS Marine / Maritime Engineering
  45. BS Marine Science
  46. BS Materials Engineering
  47. BS Mechanical Engineering/Technology
  48. BS Mechanical Engineering major in Mechatronics
  49. BS Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering*
  50. BS Medical Sciences
  51. BS Metallurgical Engineering
  52. BS Meteorology
  53. BS Mining Engineering
  54. BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  55. BS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  56. BS Neuroscience*
  57. BS Nutrition & Dietetics
  58. BS Packaging Engineering
  59. BS Petroleum Engineering
  60. BS Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)
  61. BS Physical Therapy
  62. BS Pre-med Physics
  63. BS Prosthetics and Orthotics
  64. BS Public Health
  65. BSED Major in Chemistry
  66. BSED Biology-Chemistry*
  67. BSED Physics-Chemistry*
  68. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

BARMM Scholarship Application Deadline

  • The BARMM Scholarship is ongoing and is now open to apply.
  • The deadline date to apply for BARMM Scholarship 2025-2026 is March 31, 2025.

How to Apply for BARMM Scholarship

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for BARMM Scholarship BASE and BASE-MERIT Programs by visiting the online application portal.

Links to Application form are available at: https://chedscholarship.org/barmm-scholarship/.

BARMM Scholarship Application Process

Here is an easy 3 step application process to apply for BARMM Scholarship:

  1. Download and Complete the Form:
    • Download the BASE/BASE-Merit Application Form for 2025.
    • Fill out the form, then scan and save it as a PDF file.
  2. Online Submission:
    • Visit Online Submission Portal
    • Upload your completed application form along with the other required documents.
  3. Submit Hard Copies:
    • Submit the printed documents to the nearest MOST Provincial Office. The contact information is provided in the link above.

Where to Submit Documents

Applicants must submit the documents at the Provincial Science Technology office.

For more information or queries – Visit or Contact the following:

  • Regional Office, Bangsamoro Government Center, Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City, 9600
  • Phone Nos.: 09068039911/09613140002
  • Landline: (064) 4425-171
  • Website: https://most.bangsamoro.gov.ph/science-education-scholarships-grants/
  • Email: [email protected]

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[Source: Ministry of Science and Technology]