CHED Scholarship 2024

This year, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) offers the CHED Merit Scholarship 2024 to those who qualify.

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a government-funded award that supports academically bright students, particularly those from the following specific groups:

RA 7279 applies to underprivileged and homeless persons;
While RA 7277 applies to those with disabilities; and
RA 8371 applies to single parents and their dependents.

CHED Scholarship Benefits

What are the qualifications?

Must be a Filipino citizen.
Graduating high school student/high school graduate with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 96% for Full Merit Program and 93% to 95% or comparable for Half Merit Program.
Student-applicants from special groups of people, such as underprivileged and homeless citizens under Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, people with disabilities (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, and solo parents and/or their dependents under RA 8371, must submit certifications and/or identification cards (IDs) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
Get advantage of only one government-funded financial help program.

There were 13,455 spots. The team is still waiting for an official confirmation from CHED regarding the available spots for 2024. The application has been started and will close on July 15, 2024.

What are the requirements?

A. Citizenship

Certified true copy of Birth Certificate.

B. Academic Requirements

For incoming college freshmen:
High school report card.
For graduating high school students:
Certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12.

C. Financial Documents

Applicants must submit any one of the following, depending on their situation:

Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian.
Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Certificate of Indigence from Barangay or Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Case Study Report from DSWD.
Proof of income or latest contract for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or seafarers.
Special Groups of Persons
For applicants belonging to special groups under specific laws (e.g., underprivileged and homeless citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, senior citizens, indigenous peoples), submit:
Certifications or IDs issued by appropriate offices or agencies.

D. Programs

Students must enroll in Priority Courses identified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

How to Apply for CHED Scholarship 2024

Follow these steps to apply for the CHED Scholarship:

Prepare the Complete Documentary Requirements
Ensure that all necessary documents, as listed in the scholarship guidelines, are ready and complete.
Scan the Documents Clearly
Use a scanner or a mobile scanning app to create clear, readable copies of your documents.
Double-check that all pages are legible before submission.
Send Your Application Online
Submit your application form and scanned documents online to your respective CHED Regional Office.

Click this link for the list of Online Application portals for each region.

Application Period

The deadline for submission for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for incoming freshman college students for Academic Year 2024-2025 is July 15, 2024.