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CHED Scholarship 2024-2025 Application | Complete Guide

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has opened applications for the 2024-2025 CHED Scholarships, available to eligible Filipinos.

Established by Republic Act No. 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994), CHED operates under the Office of the President and is led by a chairperson and four commissioners, each serving a four-year term.

The Commission En Banc, consisting of all members, formulates policies and strategies for higher education and oversees CHED’s operations.

CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a government-funded initiative designed to support academically outstanding students, particularly those from special groups, including:

  • Underprivileged and homeless individuals (RA 7279)
  • Persons with Disabilities (RA 7277)
  • Solo parents and/or their dependents (RA 8371)

This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen pursuing undergraduate degrees in CHED-recognized priority programs at private higher education institutions (HEIs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs).

Eligible students may receive either a full or partial scholarship through the State Scholarship and Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA). The scholarship can cover tuition, fees, and provide a monthly stipend for living expenses.

The CMSP offers a valuable opportunity for deserving Filipino students to achieve their higher education goals without the financial burden.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Filipino citizen
  2. Graduating high school student/ High school graduate with general weighted average (GWA) of at least 96% for Full Merit Program and 93% to 95% or its equivalent for Half Merit Program.
  3. Student-applicants belonging to the special group of persons such as the underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, Persons with Disability (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, Solo Parents and/or their Dependents under RA 8371, shall submit certifications and/or Identification Cards (IDs) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
  4. Avail of only one government-funded financial assistance program.

Documentary Requirements

  1. Citizenship: Certified true copy of Birth Certificate
  2. Academic Requirements:
    • High school report card for incoming freshmen students eligible for college; and
    • Duly certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12 for graduating high school students
  3. Income Requirements (whichever is applicable)
    • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian;
    • Certificate of Tax Exemption from the 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; and
    • Latest copy of contract or proof of income, for the children of Overseas Filipino Workers and seafarers
  4. Other Requirement
    • Identification Card (ID) – Special Group (Underprivileged or Homeless, PWD, Solo Parent, Senior Citizen, Indigenous People)

List of Financial Assistance

This scholarship program shall cover tuition and other school fees (TOSF), stipend which shall be released directly to the scholars or through HEIs, and book connectivity allowance per semester of a given academic year until the completion of the degree program.

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Documentary Requirements

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

1. A Certified true copy of Birth Certificate (PSA)

2. Academic Requirements:

    • Form 138 – for Senior high school graduates;
    • A duly certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12 – for graduating Senior high school students; and
    • A duly certified copy of grades for the latest semester/term attended – for applicants with earned units in college.

3. Proof of income of Parents/Guardian: ANY of the following

  • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) if employed;
  • Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR;
      • Certificate of No Income from BIR: or
      • Certificate / Case Study Report from City / Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (C/MSWD).

4. Proof that the student applicant belonged to special group/s (Solo parent, IP, PWD, etc.) – if applicable.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare the complete documentary requirements
  2. Scan the documentary requirements clearly.
  3. Send the application and documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office listed below:

For inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.

READ MORE: CHED Tulong Dunong Program (CHED-TDP) 2024-2025 Application | Complete Guide

[Reference: CHED]

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