CHED Scholarship: Requirements, Application Procedure and Benefits

The CHED Scholarship Program (CSP) was created for incoming freshmen or graduating high school students in the Philippines.

Contents

Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)Highlights Of Scholarship Program Course Offered Engineering and Technology Information Technology Education Science and Mathematics Architecture and Related Programs Business and Management Maritime Education Teacher Education Health Profession Education Social Sciences Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster Eligibility Criteria Documents Required for CHED Scholarship Application Procedure CHED Scholarship Financial Allowances Responsibilities of a CHED Scholar Conclusion

The CHED under Republic Act No. 7722 has the mandate to provide financial assistance through scholarships to qualified and deserving students

It offers state scholarship programs (full and partial scholarships) and private education student financial assistance (PESFA).

According to its Long Development Plan, the CHED makes provisions for access and equity by establishing and maintaining scholarships and grants for poor and deserving Filipinos.

As we go on in this article, I will be explaining more details about the scholarship, as it is important to have all the necessary information before you apply.

Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)

The Commission on Higher Education is a Philippine government agency attached to the Office of the President of the Philippines for administrative purposes.

It incorporates degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions across the nation, as well as both public and private higher education schools.

Republic Act No. 7722, often known as the Higher Education Act of 1994 and written by Senator Francisco Tatad, established the CHED on May 18, 1994.

The Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) presented a comprehensive plan for reforming the nation’s educational system in 1992, which included the establishment of CHED.

The trifocalization of the education industry was one of the main changes. The Department of Education (DepEd), which oversees basic education; the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), which oversees tertiary and graduate education; and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which oversees technical-vocational and middle-level education.

The establishment of CHED was to construct a comprehensive, adequate, and integrated higher education system. Its main objectives were;

Ensure that students cherish academic freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Provide for more relevant direction for education in governance.
Safeguard academic independence to maintain intellectual freedom, advancement of study and research and enhancement of historical and cultural heritage.

The list of scholarship programs and services offered by CHED includes;

Cash Grant to Medical Students in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs)
Centers of Excellence and Centers of Developments (CEOs/CODs)
Faculty Development Program (FacDev)
Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation (ETEEAP)
Foreign Scholarship and Training Programs (FSTP)
National Agriculture and Fisheries Education System (NAFES)

The CHED Scholarship Program’s primary goal is to give college students who are now enrolled or who want to enroll in accredited colleges, universities, or even higher education institutions financial support.

The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on merit.

2,368 students qualified for SSP and PESFA funding last year. The 690 partial scholars and the 690 PESFA scholars were selected among the 988 students who met the requirements for full scholars.

Through its regional offices, CHED accepts applications from incoming freshmen and candidates who have earned units in institutions.

Highlights Of Scholarship Program

Name of the scheme: CHED Scholarship Program

Launched by: Commission on Higher Education

Launched for: Students

Benefits: Monetary

Mode of application: Online

Course Offered

Not all courses are offered in the CHED Scholarship program.

The following are the CHED priority courses that eligible recipients should enroll in:

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

Information Technology Education

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

Science and Mathematics

Applied Physics / Physics
Mathematics / Mathematics
Applied Statistics/ Statistics
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Marine Science
Meteorology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Architecture
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning

Business and Management

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

Maritime Education

Maritime Engineering, Marine Transportation

Teacher Education

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

Health Profession Education

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

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

Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

Agribusiness
Agroforestry
Data Science and Analytics
Disaster Risk Management/ Climate Change
Renewable / Sustainable Energy
GIIS Global Citizen Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Filipino citizen;
Graduating high school student or high school graduate with a general average
General Weighted Average (GWA)

For the Full State Scholarship Program (FSSP) and Full Private Education Student Financial Assistance (FPESPA), GWA must be 96% or above.
For half-SSP and half-PESPA, GWA must be 93% but not more than 95%.

Must have a combined annual gross income of parents/guardian which does not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP 400,000).
In cases where the income exceeds the limit, the applicant must present a medical certificate of illness of a family member, or school certifications of two or more dependents enrolled in college.
Candidates must be a recipient of only the CHED Scholarship program.

Documents Required for CHED Scholarship

Citizenship

A birth certificate authentic copy that has been certified.

Academic

An accurate copy of a high school transcript that has been duly validated for college freshman (High School Graduate).
For pupils graduating from high school, a legally verified copy of their grades for Grade 11 and the first semester of Grade 12.

Financial

The student-applicants shall submit any of the following documents:

Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian;
Certificate of Tax Exemption from Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
Certificate of Indigence either from their Barangay or Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Case Study report from DSWD
The latest copy of the contract or proof of income may be considered for children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and seafarers.

Special Cases

If you belong to any of the following, kindly upload or attach a valid certification certifying that you are:

Persons with Disability (PWD) under RA 7277
Solo Parent and/or their dependents under RA 8972
Underprivileged and homeless citizen under RA 7279
Senior Citizen under RA 9994
Indigenous People under RA 8371 CHED Priority Courses Effective Academic

Application Procedure

To apply for the scholarship scheme, you have to follow the further mentioned steps:

Click the given links as per the region you belong to. Each region will have its own specific application link.

Please follow the link according to your region:

NCR- https://stufap-application.chedncr.com/application.php
Region 1- https://stufaps.chedro1.com/application/
Region 2- https://stufaps.chedregion2.com/Controller_application
Region 3-https://chedro3.ched.gov.ph/chedro3stufap/
Region 4- https://www.chedcalabarzon.com/csp
Region 5-https://www.chedro5stufap.com/index.php/application/app_form
Region 6- https://chedro6.com/
Region 7 –http://chedro7.com/csp/
Region 8- https://www.chedro8stufap.com/
Region 9- https://www.chedro9.com/
Region 10- https://bit.ly/CHEDCSPRegionX
Region 11- https://stufaps.chedroxi.com/
Region 12-https://bit.ly/CHEDCSPRegion12
CAR- http://chedcar.com/chedcar_csp/
CARAGA- https://csp.chedcaraga.ph/register
BARMM (link not yet available)

The application form will open on the computer screen
Fill the details in the application form as asked on the screen
Complete the application, upload the signed documents
Review the details you entered and submit the application form

CHED Scholarship Financial Allowances

The educational expenses shall be covered by the financial assistance under this CMO. A stipend will be given directly to the scholars per semester, as well as a study allowance until the completion of the degree program.

The approved proposed financial assistance package for the full and half merit scholars per semester is detailed as follows:

Responsibilities of a CHED Scholar

You must enroll in approved priority programs at state universities and colleges or private higher education institutions with a certificate of program compliance if you are a CHED scholar.

If you are a full scholar, you must be a regular student and maintain a GPA of at least 85% or equivalent; if you are a half scholar, you must maintain a GPA of at least 80% or comparable.

The scholarship funding may be terminated if the GPA is not maintained. However, within 15 days after receiving notification of your GPA result, you may submit an appeal for review to the CHED Regional Office.

Conclusion

Students who are enrolled in accredited public or private higher education institutions are eligible for the CHED Scholarship (HEIs).

This makes it possible for everyone, especially worthy and disadvantaged students, to have access to an education.

According to CMO No. 1 s. 2104, qualified beneficiaries must enroll in or be enrolled in any CHED priority courses.

Students also get financial aid ranging from PHP 15,000 to PHP 30,000 every semester, depending on the program for which they are eligible.

Check your document’s accuracy as well, since only individuals who have complete documents and at least a 93% GWA are permitted to access the online application.

However, on March 7, 2022, the Commission of Higher Education issued a memorandum stating that the scholarship program will not be available to incoming first-year college students in 2022–2023.

Visit the official website to stay up to date with information regarding the application opening date. The comment section will be open for your opinions and suggestions. Feel free to share your experience while applying for the scholarship.