CHED Scholarship 2025 is Open to Apply

CHED Scholarship 2025-2026 program is now open to apply for all interested and eligible college students in the Philippines. Recently, CHED Region 1 announced the opening of online application for CHED Merit Scholarship program for the school year 2025-2026.

CHED Merit Scholarship 2025-2026 Online Application

The Commission on Higher Education is calling in applications from all the interested and eligible college students studying in SUCs, LUCs and PHEIs to apply for this scholarship program.

CHED Scholarship 2025
Benefits of CHED Scholarship
Who can apply for CHED Scholarships
Qualifications for Scholarship
CHED Priority Courses
- A. National Priority Courses
- B. Regional Priority Courses
Documentary Requirements
Online Scholarship Application Timeline
How to Apply for CHED Scholarship

CHED Scholarship 2025

The CHED Merit Scholarship program – popularly known as CHED Scholarship program is an financial assistance given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to well deserving students in the Philippines.

This scholarship program is open to apply for all interested college students who are enrolled in the priority courses recognized by CHED.

Benefits of CHED Scholarship

Following is the list of benefits a CHED scholar will receive under this program:

For State / Local Universities and Colleges

Scholarship Benefits	Per Semester	Per School Year
Full – Merit	₱40,000	₱80,000
Half – Merit	₱20,000	₱40,000

For Private Higher Educational Institutions

Scholarship Benefits	Per Semester	Per School Year
Full – Merit	₱60,000	₱120,000
Half – Merit	₱30,000	₱60,000

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Who can apply for CHED Scholarships

College Students who are studying in State University (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) and Private Higher Educational Institutions (PHEIs) and are enrolled in the priority courses recognized by CHED can apply for CHED Scholarships.

Qualifications for Scholarship

To apply for CHED Scholarship, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

Applicant must be a Filipino Citizen
He / She must be a First year college student – a senior high school graduate
Must have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 93% or above.
Enrolled in a Senior High School located in Region 1
Combined annual gross income of parent/s or legal guardian which does not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (₱500,000.00)
Must enroll in a recognized priority program in a Private Higher Education Institution or a State University / College with Certificates of Program Compliance, or a recognized Local University / College

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CHED Priority Courses

Following is the list of priority courses recognized by CHED for this scholarship:

A. National Priority Courses

1. 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
Volcano and Seismology Related Fields

2. Information Technology Education

Computer Science
Cyber Security
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
Game Development and Animation
Information Technology
Library and Information Science

3. 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
Robotics Engineering
Sanitary Engineering
Structural Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Aviation Related Programs
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Architecture
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning

5. Business and Management

Accountancy
Business Analytics (straight or major)
Hospitality Management / Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tourism Management / Tourism

6. Health Profession Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Optometry
Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
Midwifery
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Respiratory Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech and Language Pathology

7. Maritime Education

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Community Development
Human Services (Guidance and Counseling)
Indigenous Peoples Studies / Education
Peace Studies / Education
Psychology
Social Work

9. Teacher Education

Secondary Education Majors in Science and Mathematics
Culture and Arts
Early Childhood Education
Special Needs Education
Sports and Exercise Science

10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

Agribusiness
Agro – Forestry
Data Science and Analytics
Disaster Risk Management
Climate Change
Renewable / Sustainable Energy

B. Regional Priority Courses

1. CHED Region I

Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education

2. CHED Region II

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human
Resource Development
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

3. CHED Region III

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all majors)
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

4. CHED Region IV

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology / Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics / Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

5. CHED Region V

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

6. CHED Region VI

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering

7. CHED Region VII

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Naval Engineering / Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in English, Filipino, Social Studies and Values

8. CHED Region VIII

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Travel Management
Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in Filipino and Social Science
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education

9. CHED Region IX

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor in Islamic Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

10. CHED Region X

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Development Communications
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of / Bachelor of Science in Performing Arts

11. CHED Region XI

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Theology
Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Education
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
Creative and Performing Arts

12. CHED Region XII

Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
AB Islamic Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education

13. CAR

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

14. CARAGA

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

15. MIMAROPA

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all majors)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)

16. NCR

Bachelor in Multimedia Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Supply Chain / Logistics Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)

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Documentary Requirements

The list of documents required to apply for CHED Scholarships program are as follows:

Proof of Citizenship
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or NSO
Academic records
- Certified true copy of High School Report Card (Form 138) for incoming first students eligible for college
Proof of Income: any of the following:
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian (Certified True Copy),
- Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR – Bureau of Internal Revenue (Certified True Copy),
- Case Study report from DSWD (Certified True Copy),
- Latest copy of contract of income may be considered for the children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers (Certified True Copy)
Additional Requirements
- Indigenous Peoples Certification issued by National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP),
- Certification / ID from CSWD / MSWD for Underprivileged or Homeless Citizen, PWDs, Solo Parents, Senior Citizen, Social Case Study

Online Scholarship Application Timeline

The opening date of Online Application for CHED Scholarship is May 5, 2025.

The deadline date for CHED Scholarship is June 20, 2025.

How to Apply for CHED Scholarship

All interested and eligible applicants can apply for CHED Scholarship 2025-2026 program by visiting the regional scholarship application portals from here:

Online Application for CHED Region 1 – Ilocos Region is Open now. Link to Application portal is https://stufaps.chedro1.com/application2025/home.

For more information or inquiries, reach out to your respective or nearest CHED Regional Office.

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