Ched scholarship Application Form

he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is a government agency attached to the Office of the President mandated by law to provide financial assistance through scholarships to qualified and deserving students, preferably the Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under RA No. 7279, Persons with Disability (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, Solo Parents and/or their Dependents under RA 8972, Senior Citizens under RA 9994, and Indigenous Peoples under RA 8371. They help to ensure that education shall be accessible to all especially to underprivileged and deserving students and help them to finish their college education.

Who may Apply

The CHED Scholarship Programs (CSPs) is open to all Filipino citizens who are graduating high school students or high school graduate whose General Weighted Average (GWA) is 90% above or its equivalent. Their families must have a combined annual gross income of not more than Php 400,000.00. If the student applicant is accepted as a CHED scholar, he or she must enroll in any of the priority courses identified by CHED.

How to Apply Online

Student applicants can now apply online and there is no need to go to the CHED Regional Offices anymore. To apply online, an applicant must determine first what region his/her school belongs to. Click on the link of the corresponding CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) then follow the regional instructions. The filing of the application runs from March 1 to May 31, 2020 only.


CHEDRO Links (Note: To be activated from March 1 to May 31, 2020)


Documentary Requirements

For the complete list of requirements, please refer to our post: CHED Scholarship : Requirements and Qualifications. Prepare scanned copies of the required documents in PDF format. Your region might require you to upload the documents or submit your documents through email or through personal appearance.

List of Priority Courses

Here are the CHED priority courses for where qualified beneficiaries of CHED Regular Programs shall be directed to enroll:

List of Priority Programs

Science

  • Physics/Applied Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Meteorology
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
  • Criminology
  • Forensic Science
  • Industrial Security Administration
  • Geology
  • Human Biology
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Disaster Risk Management/Climate Change
  • Zoology

Technology

  • Civil Technology
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Information System
  • Library and Information Science
  • Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
  • Automotive Technology
  • Aviation Technology

Engineering

  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  • Architecture
  • 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
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Transportation
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Structural Engineering

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries

  • Agriculture Technology
  • Agriculture and its hybrid programs
  • Agro-Forestry
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Science
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Fisheries
  • Food Technology/Science
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture

Mathematics

  • Statistics/Applied Statistics
  • Math/Applied Math

Business Process Outsourcing

  • Business Administration with Specialization/Major/Track in Business Analytics
  • Business Administration with Specialization/Major/Track in Business Processing Outsource

Tourism

  • Hospitality Management/Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Tourism/Travel Management

Benefits of a Scholar

The financial assistance to CHED Scholars shall cover tuition and other school fees (TOSF) plus stipend which shall be released directly to the scholars or through HEIs per semester of a given academic year until the completion of the degree program. The breakdown of the financial assistance, depending on the type of scholarships awarded, are as follows:

Financial Benefit Package per Academic Year

CHED benefits table

For more information, please visit www.ched.gov.ph or the Office of Student Development And Services (OSDS)-CHED. Email them at osds-lsad@ched.gov.ph or call them at (02) 8988-0001.


Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms

  1. Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:

    Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. While many courses are free, a fee is often required for certification.

  2. Free Online Education Degrees: edX:

    Founded by MIT and Harvard, edX offers high-quality courses from top universities and institutions around the world. Certificates are available for a fee.

  3. Free Online Education Degrees : Khan Academy:

    Khan Academy provides free educational content in various subjects, especially mathematics and science, using instructional videos and practice exercises.

  4. Free Online Education Degrees : Udacity:

    Udacity focuses on tech-related courses and nanodegree programs, offering free content as well as more in-depth paid programs.

  5. Free Online Education Degrees : MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW):

    MIT OCW provides a vast array of MIT's course content for free, covering a wide range of disciplines.

  6. Free Online Education Degrees : Harvard Extension School:

    Harvard Extension School offers a selection of free online courses. While some courses are free, others may require payment for a certificate.

  7. Free Online Education Degrees: Stanford Online:

    Stanford Online offers a variety of free courses in different disciplines, including computer science, engineering, and business.

  8. Best Free Online Courses : Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative (OLI):

    OLI offers free online courses and resources designed to improve learning outcomes through research-based methodologies.

  9. Best Free Online Courses : FutureLearn:

    FutureLearn partners with universities and institutions to offer a diverse range of free online courses. Certificates are available for a fee.

  10. Best Free Online Courses: Alison:

    Alison offers a wide range of free online courses, including diploma and certificate programs, covering various subjects.

  11. Best Free Online Courses: Open Yale Courses:

    Yale University provides free access to a selection of introductory courses through Open Yale Courses.

  12. Best Free Online Courses : UC Berkeley Online:

    UC Berkeley offers free online courses on a variety of subjects, ranging from computer science to humanities.

  13. Best Free Online Courses : Google Digital Garage:

    Google Digital Garage provides free courses on digital skills, including online marketing, data analysis, and more.

  14. Best Free Online Courses : Codecademy:

    Codecademy offers free coding courses, interactive exercises, and coding projects to help individuals learn programming languages.

  15. Best Free Online Courses : LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com):

    LinkedIn Learning provides a variety of video courses on professional development, technology, and creative skills. It offers a free trial period.