CHED Scholarship 2024-2025 | How to Apply

The CHED Scholarship Program is one of the scholarships offered by CHED for entering college students (CSP). The goal is to help incoming first-year college students who plan to enroll in authorized public or private colleges, universities, or Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

CHED Scholarship Program
CHED Scholarship Program

This is an annually competitive student financial assistance program (StuFAP) that is awarded to students based on their previous school year’s grades. All student applicants are eligible for the Full Merit and Half Merit scholarships.

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Benefits of CHED Scholarship

You don’t have to worry about paying your tuition, miscellaneous fees, or other school fees if you’re a CHED scholar. Every semester, CHED scholars receive a monthly allowance or stipend, which is distributed either directly to the scholars or through the school/Higher Education Institution. The following is a breakdown of financial assistance:

Private University

Full CHED scholars enrolled in a private university receive P20,000 for tuition and other school fees, P35,000 in allowance, and P5,000 for books every semester.

Here is a breakdown of the advantages of CHED scholars able to attend university.

Private-HEIs
Private-HEIs

State University

CHED scholars who prefer to attend a state or public university receive FREE tuition as well as a stipend and book allowance of P40,000 per semester.

SUCs-LUC
SUCs-LUC

CHED Scholarship Program

A qualified student may be awarded a Full Scholarship (FS) or a Half Scholarship (HS) through the State Scholarship or Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA).

Full Merit

Intended for high school graduates with a GWA of at least 96 % or its equivalent.

Half Merit

Intended for high school graduates with a GWA of at least 93 % – 95 % or its equivalent.

Qualifications For CHED Scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Filipino citizen of good moral character.
  • Except for senior citizens, applicants must be under the age of 30 at the time of application.
  • You must be a high school graduate or a candidate for graduation.
  • The total annual gross income cannot exceed Php 400,000.
  • You must not be a recipient of any government scholarships or financial aid.

The scholarship is open to all qualified and deserving students, selectively from the following special groups:

  • Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
  • who are underprivileged or homeless
  • Solo parents and their dependents
  • Members of a cultural minority
  • Members of the hill tribe
  • Senior citizens

Requirements for CHED Scholarship

Please submit the following documents for review.

  • Birth certificate (PSA or NSO) as proof of Filipino citizen.
  • For graduating high school students, a high school report card or a certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and the first semester of Grade 12.
  • Any of the following are acceptable:
  • Parents’ or guardians’ most recent Income Tax Return (ITR)
  • Tax Exemption Certificate from the BIR
  • Indigence Certificate from their Barangay or the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
  • Case study report from DSWD
  • For children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and seafarers, the most recent copy of the contract or proof of income may be considered.
  • Certificate of moral character
  • Proof of the following documents (if applicable):
  • Parents are senior citizens.
  • Being a member of an indigenous group
  • Parents who are on their own or their dependents
  • A person with a disability (PWD)
  • Homeless and underprivileged

Responsibilities

CHED scholars must study full-time and be regular students at a recognized private or public university in the Philippines.

Students receiving full merit scholarships must maintain a grade point average of at least 85 percent, while half merit scholars must maintain a grade point average of at least 80 percent.

Failure to maintain the required GWA will result in the scholarship being terminated. You can, however, request reconsideration within 15 days of receiving your GWA notice.

If you want to transfer to another school or change courses, you must first get permission from the Regional Office.

How to Apply?

  • Prepare the complete documentary requirements
  • Scan the documentary requirements clearly.
  • Send the application and documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office.

For inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.

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CHED Scholarship 2023

New Update:

  • CHED Scholarship 2023 Application is Now Open to Apply
  • The online application for the CHED Scholarship Program has now opened. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About CHED Scholarship

What is CHED Scholarship?

The CHED Merit Scholarship is a program created to help deserving Filipino students in pursuing a college degree.

Who is eligible for CHED Scholarship?

The CHED Merit Scholarship is available to Filipino citizens who are currently enrolled or about to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate degree at any CHED-recognized institution.

What are the benefits of CHED scholarship?

If you are a full-time student, you will receive Php 35,000 per semester. They will receive Php 17,000 per semester as a half-scholar.

I Did Not Complete my college Education. Now I want to continue my studies as a CHED scholar. Is that acceptable?

Yes. CHED will accept your application if you meet all of the other requirements and submit all of the required documents.

How much is CHED allowance?

CHED Scholarship provides a Stipend up to PHP70,000 per year and Book / Connectivity allowance of up to PHP 10,000 per year.

What is the maintaining grade for CHED merit scholarship?

CHED scholars must maintain 80% – 85% percent grade points to continue receiving the scholarship.

How do you qualify for CHED college scholarship?

To qualify for CHED Scholarship, applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
1. Must Be a Filipino citizen of good moral character.
2. Except for senior citizens, applicants must be under the age of 30 at the time of application.
3. He or She must be a high school graduate or a candidate for graduation.
4. The total annual gross income cannot exceed Php 400,000.
5. The candidate must not be a recipient of any government scholarships or financial aid.

What is the passing grade for CHED Scholarship?

To apply for CHED Scholarship program, a candidate must have a passing grade of 96% for Full Merit Scholarship and 93%-95% for Half Merit Scholarship.

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