Skip to content The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is an attached agency to the Office of the President for administrative purposes. Its mandate is to promote relevant and higher-quality education that will make graduates and professionals, highly competent and recognized in the international arena.
It also includes their mandate to ensure that quality higher education is accessible to all who seek it, particularly those who may not be able to afford it.
In consonance with the mandate, CHED continues to provide poor and deserving Filipinos opportunities for quality higher education as articulated in its Long Term Development Plan provisions for “Access and Equity” with the establishment and maintenance of scholarship, grants-in-aid, and loan programs.
What is CHED Scholarship?
The CHED Scholarship is a financial assistance program provided by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It is designed to support academically qualified but financially needy students in pursuing their undergraduate degrees at recognized colleges and universities across the country. The scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for students from low-income families.
Types of CHED Scholarships
- Full Scholarship (Student Financial Assistance Program or StuFAP – Full)
- Offers maximum financial support to students with high academic achievement and financial need.
- Includes tuition fee coverage, stipends, book allowances, and other forms of financial assistance.
- Partial Scholarship (Student Financial Assistance Program or StuFAP – Partial)
- Provides a lower level of financial support compared to the full scholarship.
- Covers part of the tuition fee, a reduced stipend, and book allowances.
If you or any of your family members are interested in availing of the program and you think you are eligible check the list of qualifications below.
Qualifications for CHED scholarship
The applicants must meet all the qualifications below to qualify for the CHED scholarship program.
- Must be a Filipino citizen;
- Must be a senior high school graduate and/or candidate for graduation;
- The family gross income must not exceed four hundred thousand pesos (Php 400,000.00)*
- Must avail of only one CHED scholarship or financial assistance program; and
- Must not be a graduate of any degree program.
- General Weighted Average:
- For the Full State Scholarship Program (FSSP) and Full Private Education Student Financial Assistance (FPESFA), GWA must be 96% or above.
- For half-SSP or half-PESFA, GWA must be at least 93% but not more than 95%.
* In highly exceptional cases where income exceeds PhP400,000.00, an applicant must present a written certification or medical findings of illness of a family member, or school certifications of two or more dependents enrolled in college.
Requirements for CHED scholarship
Academic Requirements
Senior High School Graduate: High school report card for incoming freshmen students eligible for college.
Candidate for Graduation in Senior High School: Duly certified true copy of Photocopy of grades in Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12
Other Documentary Requirements
1. A certified true copy of the birth certificate;
2. Proof of Income (any of the following)
- For children of OFWs and seafarers, a photocopy of any of the following:
- The latest copy of the contract;
- Proof of income
- For children of non-OFWs, a photocopy of any of the following:
- Photocopy of the latest Income Tax Return of parents or guardian;
- Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Case study from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- Affidavit of No Income
- Certificate of Indigency from Barangay
Other Details
Selection Process: The PESFA program targets students who have shown academic promise and come from low-income families, particularly those whose household income falls below a set threshold.
Priority Areas: The PESFA program may prioritize courses related to national development and high-demand sectors, such as science and technology, agriculture, and others.
Eligibility: To be eligible, students typically must enroll in private institutions accredited by CHED and must not be recipients of other government-funded scholarship programs.
LIST: CHED Scholarship Priority Courses
Benefits of CHED Scholarship
These are the breakdown of the financial assistance that will be given to qualified students
Private HEIs (Private School)
| Program | Period | TOSF | Stipend | Book/Connectivity Allowance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full PESFA | Annual | 40,000 | 70,000 | 10,000 | 120,000 |
| Semestral | 20,000 | 35,000 | 5,000 | 60,000 | |
| Half PESFA | Annual | 20,000 | 35,000 | 5,000 | 60,000 |
| Semestral | 10,000 | 17,500 | 2,500 | 30,000 |
SUCs/LUCs (Public School)
| Program | Period | TOSF | Stipend | Book/Connectivity Allowance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full SSP | Annual | FREE | 70,000 | 10,000 | 80,000 |
| Semestral | FREE | 35,000 | 5,000 | 40,000 | |
| Half SSP | Annual | FREE | 35,000 | 5,000 | 40,000 |
| Semestral | FREE | 17,500 | 2,500 | 20,000 |
These financial benefits under Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA) aim to ease the financial burden of pursuing education, especially in the technical-vocational field. The Full PESFA scholarship is more comprehensive, while the Half PESFA extends the program’s coverage to more students but with less financial aid.
How to Apply for CHED Scholarship Online
Interested CHED Scholarship applicants may apply online through each CHED Regional Office listed below.
- CHEDRO I
- CHEDRO II
- CHEDRO III
- CHEDRO IV
- CHEDRO V
- CHEDRO VI
- CHEDRO VII
- CHEDRO VIII
- CHEDRO IX
- CHEDRO X
- CHEDRO XI
- CHEDRO XII
- CHED NCR
- CHED CAR
- CHED CARAGA
- CHED MIMAROPA
How to Apply for CHED Scholarship
Step 1. Fill out the CHED Scholarship application form, you can download it here.
Step 2. After you fully accomplished the form, submit it to CHED Regional Offices together with all documentary requirements mentioned above.
Step 3. After the evaluation of the forms and documents you submitted, CHED will contact/mail you regarding the status of your application.
For more information about the CHED scholarship, please visit CHED official website or the Philippine government’s official gazette.
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) About CHED Scholarship
Here are some common questions about the CHED Scholarship, which may help applicants understand the program and its requirements better:
1. What are the types of CHED Scholarships available?
- Full Scholarship: For students with a GWA of 96% or higher.
- Partial Scholarship: For students with a GWA between 93% and 95%.
2. What benefits can I get from a CHED Scholarship?
- Full Scholarship: Provides up to PHP 40,000 for tuition, PHP 70,000 in stipend, and PHP 10,000 for book allowance per year.
- Partial Scholarship: Offers up to PHP 20,000 for tuition, PHP 35,000 in stipend, and PHP 5,000 for book allowance per year.
3. What are the documents needed to apply for the CHED Scholarship?
- Filled-out application form.
- Certificate of good moral character.
- Certified true copy of high school report card (Form 138) or transcript of records for those already in college.
- Income tax return or certification of non-filing of income tax from the BIR.
- Birth certificate.
- Recent 2×2 ID photos.
4. When is the application period for the CHED Scholarship?
The application period usually begins in the first quarter of the year (typically between March and May), but the specific dates may vary. It is important to check CHED’s announcements or the institution’s guidelines for the exact dates.
5. Can I apply for both CHED and other government scholarships?
No, students who are receiving financial aid from other government programs, such as DOST-SEI or TESDA, are not eligible to apply for the CHED Scholarship.
6. What courses or programs are prioritized under the CHED Scholarship?
CHED scholarships prioritize programs related to national development, such as courses in science and technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), agriculture, teacher education, and health sciences. However, students from other fields can still apply.
7. What happens if I fail a subject or drop out of school?
If a scholar fails a subject or does not meet the minimum academic requirements, the scholarship may be suspended or revoked. Scholars who drop out for valid reasons (e.g., health issues) may request reconsideration with proper documentation.
8. Can the CHED Scholarship be used at any college or university?
The scholarship is only valid for use at CHED-recognized public or private higher education institutions. Some prestigious universities may also have their own qualifications and limitations for accepting scholars.
9. How do I check the status of my application?
- Applicants can follow up with the CHED Regional Office where they applied, or they may check for official announcements via CHED’s official website and social media platforms.
Read Also: Philippine National Police (PNP) Application Requirements and Procedure
REFERENCES:
- CHED Official Website: https://ched.gov.ph
- CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs): https://ched.gov.ph/student-financial-assistance-programs
- CHED Regional Offices: https://ched.gov.ph/regional-offices
Hello po, graduated po ako ng SHS nitong april 2 lang,gusto ko po sanang mag apply for scholarship,pero hindi ko po alam kung qualified ba ko and kung ano ano ung kaylangan na requirements.sana po may magresponse kaagad thankyou.
hello po,gruated po ako ng shs nitong april 11 lang po ,gusto ko lang po sana mag apply for scholarship hindi ko lang po alam kung paano at kung ano po ang requirements sana po magkaresponse po thank you and God Bless 🙂
hi po good day, gusto kopo sanang mag download ng aplication form but wala po rito sa page niyo. can you please give me the address. salamat po
Good day po, Gusto kopo sanang magdownload ng application form po kaso po wala po dito sa page nyo. thankyou po.
Hai po good evening po gusto kupu sanang magdowload ng application form po kaso po hindi kopo alam kung paano gusto kopo kasing makakuha ng scholarship para sa pag aaral kopo need kopo tlga gusto kopong makatapos ..thank you po
sana po maka kuha po ako ng scholarship
available parin po ba itong scholarship hanggang ngayon?1st yr. college na po kc ang dalawa kong kapatid. kambal po sila
Good day! I graduated this year last April and I am a college student BS Psychology Major. I just want to ask if how can I fill up the requirements for applying scholarship? And is this scholarship available? I hope someone will help me with the regards thanks you
How to apply scholar .this year I graduate grade 12 and iwant to continue of collage.what is requirement
How to apply po?
Sa hirap ng buhay, nangangarap talaga akong makapasok sa scholarship na ito😔 I’ll pray na sana makapasok ako😇
Paano po madownload ulit yung form na nafill up na po? Invalid format kasi pagdownload ko.
Need po madownload ulit. Help po thankyou
Qualified rin poba ang incoming 3rd year college ?
How to apply po for the scholarship this year I graduate 12 …?
Paano po ang Process? Saan po mag ffile ng entrance exam? List of requirements?
Hi po sana po manotice po ito G12 student graduate po ako, now ko lang po kase nabasa yung info.about sa DOST scholarship so di na po ako makapagregister dahil close na po noong May 29, 2020. Gusto ko po sana magapply for scholarship baka pwede pong humabol?
Isang malaking oportunidad po saakin bilang isang mag-aaral na sana makakuha ako scholarship na ito upang matustusan ko po Ang mga bayarin at pang araw araw na
gastusin sa pag aaral ko po at makatapos ng pag aaral at mag karoon ng magandang kinabukasan ng makatulong po ako sa pamilya ko. Sana po matulungan niyo po ako
Salamat po.
Good Morning I am graduate already in SHS I am looking for scholarship I got 91 average…how to apply for this scholarship?
Hello po Graduate po ako ng senior high, pwede parin ba mag apply kahit last semester lang yung malaki kung grade? Kasi po yung 1rst sem ko po ay hindi umabot sa requirement na grade niyo yung last sem ko po yung umaabot at ng fit sa grade na yun , I hope pwede ako mag apply kasi gusti ko mag karoon ng scholarship thankyou.
can incoming 2nd year college apply?
Hi po, 1st Year College na po ako ngayon, pwede po ba akong mag apply?
Required parin po ba ang high school graduate old curriculum?
Hello good morning!
I am a senior high school candidate for graduation and I am applying to Ched Scholarship.I wrote this message because I would like to inquire in your Scholarship.Gusto ko sanang malaman kung paano mag process at saan ipasa ang form. Thank you po
Gusto ko rin makaavail sa scholar na ito. Gagraduate napo ako sa susunod na buwan sana po may makanotice nito. Salamat
Sana po matulungan nyo po ako sa pag aaral ko kasi patay na po ang mga magulang ko at ang lolo nalang po namin ang nagpupursige na makapag aral kami kaya po sa na matulungan nyo po ako kasi mahirap lang po kami.
How to avail po sa scholarship
Hello Po Sir/Maam
Sana matulungan nyo po kami na mga studyante na kagaya namin na gusto po makapag aral ng college isang malaking tulong sa scholarship na yan sa aming mga estudyante upang hindi mahirapan ang aming mga magulang dahil sa pag tratrabaho dahil lang sa gusto nila na maka pag tapos ng pagaaral para makuha ang aming mga pangarap at bilang estudyante na pagsisikapan namin para lang sa aming mga magulang sana isa kami or kaming mga estudyante na maging isang scholarship dahil isang malaking tulong yan sa amin at maraming salamat po Sir/Maam
Hello po. Magandang araw. Paano po yung hidi nkapag senior high. Tapus nka pag vocational coures. Gusto ko po kasi mag aral ng college
Maggrade 12 pa lng po anak ko pede n po cya magapply may grade n po po cya ng grade 11 pero grade 12 wala pa po cya grade ng first semester po magpapasukan pa lng po sa sept 13 ang deadline n po sa august 15 pano po kaya yun salamat po
How about the shifter students?
Pwedi pong matanung Kung qualified din po ba ang ALS graduate?
Hi poh good morning,paano pa ako makakuha ng scholarship po kailanga ko lang po para sa pa aral ko ng college dahil walang wala po kasi kami single parent lang po ang papa ko kay po Sana makuha po ako ng scholarship po.
Good afternoon, qualified po ba ang mag second year college na makakuha ng scholarship?
Hello good day po, pwe d po ba ako umap-lay nang scholarship dito isa po akong katutubo Indigenous People (Ip’s) Aking Tribe is TABIHANON BUKIGNON gusto kopo sanang mag karoon ng scholarship para sa darating na pasukan first year college sana ma notice po ito po yung contact number ko: 09516857388 Salamat!
I hope CHED looks into those students that is already enrolled in college. I mean, the world changed unexpectedly, of course there will be financial struggles. A lot of them would either, decide to continue or stop. Please, CHED maglaan po sana kayo toh those students from 3rd year and above.
hello po good day po..pwede po ba aku umaaplay ng scholarship…Grade 12 students po aku.. hope po na mapili nio aku at sana po mareply nio god bless po🙏😇
Hello po, wala po dito ung application form sa page niyo po, sana po maibigay yung link, thanks po.