TES Scholarship 2023 – Tertiary Education Subsidy | How to Apply

TES Scholarship is open for all eligible and interested applicants. UNIFAST has recently announced Tertiary Education Subsidy Scholarship online Application 2023.

Table of Contents

• Tertiary Education Subsidy
• Benefits of TES Scholarship
  • LUCs LGU-run TVIs, SUCs, and TESDA TTIs:
  • Private TVIs and HEIs:
• Eligibility Criteria
• Other Eligibility Requirements
• Documentary Requirements
• How to Apply for Tertiary Education Subsidy – TES Scholarship
• Additional benefits for TES beneficiaries in a program that requires a professional license or certification
• Video Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions

Tertiary Education Subsidy

The Tertiary Education Subsidy, or TES Scholarship, is a component of RA 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act), which was signed and executed on August 3, 2017, by former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as a vital part of his Priority Legislative Agenda. The program encompasses tuition-free higher education, cost-free technical and vocational education, and student loans.

Benefits of TES Scholarship

Following are the benefits of Tertiary Education Subsidy – TES Scholarship:

LUCs LGU-run TVIs, SUCs, and TESDA TTIs:

A grant of up to Php 40,000 per academic year is available for education-related expenses, including the rental or purchase of a computer, books and supplies, transportation, lodging, and board.

Private TVIs and HEIs:

The following benefits are entitled to students enrolled in private HEIs and TVIs (Sections 23 and 24. IRR of RA 10931):

• Up to Php 20,000 per academic year for tuition and other school fees
• Up to Up to Php 40,000 per academic year for education related expenses, including rental or purchase of computer, books and supplies, transportation, lodging and board expenses.

Also Read: DOST Scholarship 2023-2024

Eligibility Criteria

To be able to apply for TES Scholarship, one should meet the following general eligibility criteria:

• The candidate must be a citizen of the Philippines
• Qualified for admission and retention at your Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and have not exceeded their Maximum Residency Policy or Maximum Residency Rule (MRR)
• Must not be expelled from any Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
• He or She must enroll in any SUCs, CHED-recognized LUCs, or private school programs on the CHED Registry
• Qualified under any future policies implemented by the UniFAST Board.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Following is the eligibility criteria an applicant must fulfil to apply for TES Scholarship:

• Current TES grantees and ESGPPA beneficiaries
• Listahan 2.0 students from the DSWD-National Household Targeting Office, ranked by estimated per capital household income
• Students not enrolled in Listahan 2.0 and ranked according to projected per capital household income based on UniFAST Board-required proof of income documents

Such prioritization can not apply to Filipino students living in cities or municipalities that do not have an SUC or LUC campus

Documentary Requirements

The list of documents required to apply for scholarship are as follows:

1. Assessment of Fees
2. Certification of Registration or Enrollment
3. Certificate of Residency (if applicable)
4. Photocopy of PWD ID (if applicable)

Also Read: Scholarships for College Students

How to Apply for Tertiary Education Subsidy – TES Scholarship

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for Tertiary Education Subsidy – TES Scholarship by following the step-by-step process given below:

1. After enrolling, talk with your school’s TES Focal Person regarding the TES Portal application process.
2. The TES Focal Person will enter the TES applicants information into the TES Portal.
3. UniFAST will conduct a Nationwide Assessment (name-matching, verification, validation, and ranking) using school data.
4. Your HEI’s TES Portal can view the resulting list of qualified grantees.
5. If your name is on the list of qualified grantees, the school will notify you; you will then be able to submit your Documentary Requirements.
6. These documents will be verified and confirmed by CHED Regional Offices.
7. The UniFAST Board will approve the Masterlist of qualified grantees after verification, which will be distributed to the schools.
8. The schools will distribute the funds to TES beneficiaries.

For more information, students can visit the UniFAST TES Online Portal.

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Additional benefits for TES beneficiaries in a program that requires a professional license or certification

Students enrolled in programs requiring a professional license or certification will receive up to Php 10,000 to cover the one-time cost of obtaining the first professional credentials or qualifications, which includes notarial fees, review classes fees, insurance premium fees, and documentation fees. (RA 10931) Section 23-e IRR.

Video Guide

Frequently Asked Questions