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You have just graduated from Senior High School. Your next goal is a College Diploma. However, you have realized that college is costly and your family cannot afford it. How on this Earth will you fund your college education? Although tuition is now free in State Universities and Colleges1, there are other expenses you have to consider - books, transportation, daily living allowance, and uniforms. Certainly, these are not free. But don’t lose heart yet. CHED (Commission on Higher Education) offers scholarship grants that can fund your college education. Thinking of being a CHED scholar? Read on to find out how you can be one. At a Glance: CHED Scholarship Latest Updates. Online application for CHED Scholarship Academic Year 2021 - 20222 is open from July 1 to August 15, 2021. Applicants must submit their application via the online modality preferred by the CHED Regional Office. If you're in the National Capital Region, for example, the online application portal can be accessed here. Continue reading this article for the updated list of priority programs and financial benefits. For this school year, CHED has 7269 slots for qualified students nationwide. What are the CHED Scholarship Programs? CHED offers scholarship grants3 to incoming freshman students. CHED scholars must enroll in a recognized priority program of: Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Certificate of Program Compliance Qualified students will be awarded under the following programs: State Scholarship Program (SSP). Awarded to qualified students who will enroll in any State University Colleges (SUCs) or accredited Local University Colleges (LUCs).Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA). Awarded to qualified students who will enroll in any Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Both SSP and PESFA merit Full and Half-Scholarships. Who is qualified to apply for CHED Scholarship Programs? To be qualified as a CHED scholar, you must be: A Filipino citizenA graduating Senior High School student with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 93% - 95% for Half Scholarship and 96% and above for Full ScholarshipFrom a family with a maximum Annual Gross Income of Php 400,000. If your family’s annual gross income exceeds Php 400,000, you must present: A written certification that one of your family members has a medical illness; orA certification that two or more dependents are college students. What are the CHED Scholarship Program’s priority courses? You must pursue a CHED National Priority Program or a Regional Priority Program of your CHEDRO so that you can enjoy the scholarship’s benefits. Shown below is the updated list of 2021 CHED Scholarship Priority Courses4: National Priority Programs. 1. Science and Mathematics. Applied Physics / PhysicsApplied Mathematics / MathematicsApplied Statistics / StatisticsBiochemistryBiologyBotanyChemistryEnvironmental ScienceGeologyHuman BiologyMarine BiologyMarine ScienceMeteorologyMolecular Biology and Biotechnology 2. Information Technology Education. Computer ScienceCyber SecurityEntertainment and Multimedia Computing / Game Development and AnimationInformation SystemInformation TechnologyLibrary and Information Science 3. Engineering and Technology. Agriculture and Biosystems EngineeringCeramic EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectronics Engineering / Electronics and Communications EngineeringFood EngineeringGeodetic EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing / Production EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringRobotics EngineeringSanitary EngineeringStructural EngineeringAircraft Maintenance TechnologyAviation Related ProgramsEngineering TechnologyIndustrial TechnologyMechatronics Engineering Technology 4. Architecture. ArchitectureFine ArtsInterior DesignLandscape ArchitectureEnvironmental Planning 5. Business and Management. AccountancyBusiness Analytics (straight or major)Hospitality Management / Hotel and Restaurant ManagementTourism Management / Tourism 6. Health Profession Education. Doctor of Dental MedicineDoctor of OptometryMedical Technology / Medical Laboratory ScienceMidwiferyNursingNutrition and DieteticsOccupational TherapyPharmacyPhysical TherapyRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySpeech Language Pathology 7. Maritime Education. Marine EngineeringMarine Transportation 8. Social Sciences. Community DevelopmentHuman Services (Guidance and Counselling)Indigenous Peoples Studies / EducationPeace Studies / EducationPsychologySocial Work 9. Teacher Education. Secondary Education Major in Science and MathematicsCulture and ArtsEarly Childhood EducationSpecial Needs EducationSports and Exercise Science 10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster. AgribusinessAgroforestryData Science and AnalyticsDisaster Risk Management / Climate ChangeRenewable / Sustainable Energy Regional Priority Programs. These are the programs that the CHED Regional Offices will properly distribute according to the regional needs and availability of slots. CHEDRO ITeacher Education1) Bachelor of Physical Education2) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education3) Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher EducationCHEDRO IISocial and Behavioral Science1) Human DevelopmentArts and Humanities1) Creative and Performing Arts2) BS Religious Education3) BS PhilosophyBusiness Administration and Related Courses1) Construction Management2) EntrepreneurshipCommunication1) BA Communication2) BS Journalism3) BA Broadcasting4) BS Development CommunicationArchitecture and Related ProgramsUrban PlanningOther ProgramsMedical ElectronicsCHEDRO IIITechnology1) Digital Related ProgramsEngineering1) Aeronautical Engineering2) All other engineering programsInformation Technology Education1) Digital Related ProgramsBusiness and Management1) Entrepreneurship2) Public Administration3) Office Administration4) Human Resource Development and Management5) Logistics 6) GovernanceHUSOCOM1) Economics2) Development CommunicationTeacher Education1) Bachelor of Elementary Education2) Bachelor of Physical Education3) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education4) Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher EducationOthers1) ArcheologyCHEDRO VCommunication1) Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationCHEDRO VIScience1) CriminologyTechnology1) ProgrammingTeacher Education1) Elementary EducationEngineering 1) Packaging EngineeringCHEDRO VIIScience1) Bachelor of Science in Microbiology2) Bachelor of Science in Political ScienceEngineering1) Bachelor of Science in Naval EngineeringInformation Technology Education1) Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information System2) Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management3) Bachelor of Science in Quality Assurance4) Bachelor of Science in Management Information SystemTeacher Education1) Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education2) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education3) Bachelor of Physical Education4) Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education5) Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science6) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood EducationBusiness Education and Related Programs 1) Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship2) Bachelor of Science in Office Administration3) Bachelor of Science in Public AdministrationCommunication1) Bachelor of Arts in Communication2) Bachelor of Science in EnglishCHEDRO VIIIBusiness and Management1) BS in EntrepreneurshipArchitecture and Related Programs1) BS in Urban/City and Regional Planning2) BS in Town and Country PlanningInformation Technology Education1) BS in Animation and Computer Design Others1) BS in Culinary Arts2) BS in Industrial ArtsCHEDRO XISocial and Behavioral Sciences1) BS Psychiatric Social Work2) BS Psychosocial First Aid3) BS Mental Hygiene4) Other Behavioral Science ProgramsArts and Humanities1) Creative and Performing Arts2) AB / BS Philosophy3) AB / BS TheologyTeacher Education1) Human Kinetics2) Bachelor of Physical Education major in Music, Arts, PE, and Home Economics (MAPEH)3) Music Education4) Teacher’s Education for SHS and TVI Track Industrial Education, major in Food Technology.Architecture1) Urban Planning2) Intoner DesignEngineering1) Fourth Industrial Revolution Program (Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence)CHED NCRScience1) Bachelor of Science in Criminology2) Forensic Science3) Industrial Security Administration4) Zoology5) Bachelor of Science in Earth Science6) Athmospheric ScienceTechnology1) Civil Technology2) Mechatronics Engineering Technology3) Electronics Technology4) Mechanical Technology5) Electrical Technology6) Automotive Technology7) Digital TechnologyInformation Technology Education1) ProgrammingArchitecture1) Urban PlanningCommunication1) AB Communication2) AB Journalism3) AB Broadcasting4) Bachelor of Science in Development CommunicationEngineering1) Bio-Chemical Engineering2) Chemical Geodetic Engineering3) Meteorological Engineering4) Geological EngineeringArts and Humanities1) Creative and Performing Arts2) Bachelor of Science in Religious Education3) Bachelor of Science in Philosophy4) Bachelor of Science in Theology5) AB Political ScienceSocial and Behavioral Sciences1) Human DevelopmentHealth Profession Education1) Health SciencesBusiness Administration and Related Courses1) Construction Management2) Real Estate3) Accounting Technology4) Customs Administration Management5) Human Resource Management6) Entrepreneurship7) Supply Chain/Logistics Management8) E-commerce9) Marketing10) Business Administration with specialization/major/track in Business AnalyticsTeacher Education1) Physics2) Chemistry3) Reading 4) English5) Educational Media / Technology6) Human Kinetics7) Physical Education and Sports Science8) Environmental Planning (for Teachers)9) Music Education10) Art Education11) Bachelor in Technical Teacher Education 12) Values Education13) Astronomy CHED MIMAROPATeacher Education1) Bachelor of Secondary Education2) Bachelor of Elementary Education3) Bachelor of Physical Education4) Bachelor of Technical Vocational Education5) Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood EducationBusiness Administration and Related Courses1) Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System2) Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship3) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majors in Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Business EconomicsCommunications1) Bachelor of Arts in Communication2) Bachelor of Science in Development Communication What are the requirements for the CHED Scholarship Program? Once you have decided to apply for the CHED Scholarship Program, you have to prepare these requirements: 1. Citizenship. Birth Certificate (Certified True Copy) 2. Academic. For incoming freshman students: High School Report CardFor graduating senior high school students: Certified True Copy of Grades for Grade 11 and 1st Semester of Grade 12 3. Financial. Any of the following: Income Tax Return (ITR) of Parents or Guardian (Latest)Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)Certificate of Indigency from Barangay or DSWDCase study report from DSWDFor children of OFWs and seafarers: Contract or Proof of Income (Latest Copy) How to Apply for the CHED Scholarship Program. You may apply for a CHED scholarship by registering and submitting the documentary requirements to the preferred online modality of the CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) where the school you have graduated from is based. You may check your CHEDRO online application portal below. Note: CHED Regional Offices have their own scholarship application instructions. CHEDRO ICHEDRO IICHEDRO IIICHEDRO IV-A (CALABARZON)CHEDRO IV-B (MIMAROPA) - Application Form via Google FormCHEDRO VCHEDRO VICHEDRO VIICHEDRO VIIICHEDRO IXCHEDRO X - Application Form via Google FormCHEDRO XICHEDRO XIICHED CaragaCHED CARCHED NCR (not yet open, you may check their website or Facebook page for updates). To inform the applicants that they've been qualified, CHEDRO usually sends the Individual Notice of Award (NOA) or notify the list of awardees through HEIs. What are the benefits of the CHED Scholarship Program? The type of financial benefits that CHED scholars will receive depends on the type of scholarship awarded. Here's a summary of the CHED Scholarship benefits: 1. For scholars in SUCs/LUCs under State Scholarship Program (SSP). a. Full SSP. Annual Stipend of Php 70, 000 (or Php 35,000 per semester) Book/Connectivity Allowance of Php 10,000 (or Php 5,000 per semester) b. Half SSP. Annual Stipend of Php 35,000 (or Php 17,500 per semester)Book/Connectivity Allowance of Php 5,000 (or Php 2,500 per semester) 2. For Scholars in Private HEIs uncer Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA). a. Full PESFA. Tuition and other school fees: Php 40,000 annually (or Php 20,000 per semester)Annual Stipend of Php 70,000 (or Php 35,000 per semester) Book/Connectivity Allowance of Php 10,000 (or Php 5,000 per semester) b. Half PESFA. Tuition and other school fees: Php 20,000 annually (or Php 10,000 per semester)Annual Stipend of Php 35,000 (or Php 17,500 per semester)Book/Connectivity Allowance of Php 5,000 (Php 2,500 per semester) How to Maintain CHED Scholarship. Once you have been qualified as a CHED scholar, there are two things you need to remember to maintain it - the CHED scholarship’s grade qualification and the grounds for termination. What is the CHED Scholarship Maintaining GWA? The CHED Scholarship maintaining grades are as follows: If you are a SSP or PESFA Full-Scholar: 85%If you are a SSP or PESFA Half-Scholar: 80% Learn how to compute your General Weighted Average (GWA) here. What are the CHED Scholarship’s Grounds for Termination? Enrollment in a non-priority programNot carrying a regular load (number of units)Shifting to another program or transferring to another HEI without concerned CHEDRO’s approvalSubmission of fake documentsOffenses involving moral turpitudeParticipation in a fraternity or sorority hazing activitiesNon-completion of the degree program Tips and Warnings. 1. Aim to achieve high grades. As per Memorandum Order No. 08 Series of 2019, CHED uses the following criteria to rank applicants: Academic Performance70%Annual Gross Income 30% Since a large portion of the criteria will be based on your grades, make sure that your Grade 11 and First Semester Grade 12 grades are impressive enough to increase your chances of being qualified. 2. Submit additional requirements (if applicable). If you belong to any special group of persons below, you need to provide additional documentary requirements: Underprivileged and homeless citizens under RA 7279Persons With Disability (PWD) under RA 7277Solo Parents and/or their Dependents under RA 8872Senior Citizens under RA 8894Indigenous People under RA 8371 You must submit certifications and/or IDs issued by the appropriate offices or agencies. Applicants belonging to this special group of persons are given additional five points in the total score. 3. Regularly visit the CHEDRO website. Keep yourself updated by regularly checking your CHEDRO official site. For the list of regional offices and their official websites, click here. Frequently Asked Questions. 1. Is there an exam for the CHED Scholarship Program? CHED Scholarship has no qualifying exam. You only need to submit the requirements and meet the scholarship’s qualifications. 2. Does the CHED Scholarship have a Return Service Agreement? Unlike DOST Scholarship, the CHED Scholarship doesn't involve a return service agreement that scholars need to comply with after enjoying its benefits. 3. Do I have to enroll in a university or college first before applying for the CHED Scholarship? No, but CHEDRO online application will ask for the college and course you intend to enroll in. 4. Can I submit my application directly to the CHED Regional Office? Whereas previous CHED applications were done manually, all applications for CHED Scholarship 2021 - 2022 will be through the online modality preferred by the CHED Regional Office. 5. When do I have to refund my CHED Scholarship? You only have to refund the benefits you received if you had committed any of the following: Enrollment in any of CHED non-priority programSubmission of fake documentsOffense involving moral turpitudeInvolvement in any fraternity or sorority hazing activities 6. What is the CHED-UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)? CHED-UniFAST TES is a government grant-in-aid program established to support the educational expenses of qualified college students. TES prioritizes the following categories: TES and ESGPPA (Expanded Student’s Grants-in-aid program for poverty alleviation) grantees.Students enrolled in private HEIs in a municipality that has no SUC/LUC.Students included in Listahan 2.0 of DSWD-National Household Targeting Office and ranked according to per capita household income.Students not included in Listahan 2.0 of DSWD-National Household Targeting Office and ranked according to per capita household income based on the proof of income from the UniFAST board. Qualifications: Filipino citizens enrolled in any SUCs, CHED-Recognized LUCs, and programs for private HEIs under CHED registryDoes not exceed the HEIs maximum residency policy Requirements: Certificate of EnrollmentAssessment of FeesCertificate of ResidencyPhotocopy of PWD ID, if applicable How to Apply for CHED-UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES): Contact your school’s TES Focal Person. After your enrollment, contact your school’s TES Focal Person for the application process.TES Focal Person will then submit your information to the TES portal. CHED UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Benefits: If enrolled in a SUC/LUC: Free tuition + Php 40,000 per academic year (other education related expenses).If enrolled in a private HEI: Php 20,000 (tuition and other school fees) + Php 40,000 per academic year (other educational expenses).Additional Benefits: Php 30, 000 per academic year for persons with disability; Php 10,000 (one-time reimbursement) for board or licensure exams. 7. Are there CHED Scholarships for graduate students? Yes, CHED has Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP)5 which is open for teaching personnels in an HEI who want to pursue advanced studies in identified universities in the Philippines. Qualifications: Filipino citizens employed as teaching personnel in an HEI or have been employed for the last 12 months at the time of applicationHad been admitted to an eligible graduate programIf admitted to a Master’s program, the applicant must not be more than 52 years old If admitted to a Doctorate program, the applicant must not be more than 50 years oldWith no relative up to the fourth consanguinity or affinity who is working at the CHEDRO where the application is being processed CHED SIKAP Benefits: Tuition and other school fees (both for applicants taking Master’s and Doctor’s degrees) Monthly living allowance: Php 25,000 (Master’s degree) or Php 33,000 (Doctorate degree)Book allowance: Php 12,000 per academic year (both for Master’s and Doctorate Degree)Transportation Assistance: Php 12,000 per academic year (both for Master’s and Doctorate Degree)Thesis/Dissertation/Capstone Project Allowance: Php 50,000 (Master’s degree) or Php 100,000 (Doctorate degree) 8. Are there CHED Scholarships for medical students? Yes, CHED has Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs)6 that aims to provide tuition subsidy and financial assistance to medical students enrolled in SUCs. Qualification: New or continuing Filipino medical students taking Doctor of Medicine program in any of these SUCs: Bicol UniversityCagayan State UniversityMariano State UniversityMindanao State UniversityUniversity of Northern PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines Manila - College of MedicineUniversity of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences (Palo, Leyte)West Visayas State University How to Apply for CGMS-SUCs: Submit accomplished application form to the SUC concerned. You may access the application form here.Wait for the result. SUC will evaluate your submitted documents and issue a Notice of Award (NOA) which you must accept. Other Information: You must submit your application before the start of the Academic Year. 9. Are there CHED Scholarships for those who want to study abroad? Yes, CHED offers foreign scholarships and training programs. An example is the SEAMEO SEARCA Graduate Scholarship Programs (2022 - 2023)7 which offers MS and Ph.D. Scholarships in agriculture and related fields. For more international scholarships that CHED offers, refer here. 10. Can I avail of the CHED Scholarship and another government-funded scholarship at the same time? As per CHED Memorandum Order No. 08 Series of 2019, CHED scholars are entitled only to one government-funded scholarship. Once you become a CHED scholar, you cannot avail of other government-funded scholarship programs such as DOST Scholarship and OWWA Scholarship. Meanwhile, there are no sections in the CHED Scholarship policies and guidelines that indicate restrictions on having a local government-funded scholarship. However, it is still helpful to ask your CHEDRO about this matter. References.