CHED Scholarship Program online applications for SY 2020-2021 updated links

MANILA, Philippines – (Updated) The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) opened Sunday, March 1, the online applications for School Year (SY) 2020-2021 scholarship program (CSP). A total of 2,467 slots are available for grabs. Check out here for the full details on application period, financial benefit, qualifications, step-by-step process per region and list of priority courses.

UPDATE: CHED says no new scholars this year due to budget cuts

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

• 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
• Indigenous Peoples under RA 8371

The Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) is one of the major programs of the Commission on Higher Education to increase the number of graduates in colleges and universities offering programs crucial to the development of a strong and vibrant Philippine economy. The StuFAPs is primarily a financial assistance given to poor but deserving students," CHED's statement reads.

Financial Benefit Package per Academic Year:

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The assistance program has two types, the State Scholarship Program (SLP) under RA No. 10931 or the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act" and the Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PESFA). Scholar will receive full package of 40,000.00 for SLP and 60,000.00 for PESFA.

Program	TOSF	Stipend	Total
State Scholarship Program (SLP)
FULL	Free (RA 10931)	40,000.00	40,000.00
HALF	Free (RA 10931)	20,000.00	20,000.00
Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PESFA)
FULL	20,000.00	40,000.00	60,000.00
HALF	10,000.00	20,000.00	30,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Who may apply?

Citizenship: Filipino Citizen

Academic: Graduating High School or High School Graduate whose General Weighted Average (GWA) is 90% above or its equivalent

Financial: Combined annual gross income of parent/s or guardian is not more than Php 400,000.00

Programs: Students should enroll in any of the priority courses identified by CHED

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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

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE?

As advised, applicant don't need to go to the CHED Regional Office.

Here's the general step-by-step guide:
1. Determine the region where your Senior High School is located.
2. Click on the link of the corresponding CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) below.
3. Follow the regional instructions.

NOTE: You will need to accomplish the CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) Online Application Form according to your selected region.

CHEDRO Links (Note: To be activated from March 1 to May 31, 2020. Stay tuned here or Follow The Summit Express on Facebook for the updates)

• CHEDRO I
• CHEDRO II
• CHEDRO III
• CHEDRO IV
• CHEDRO V
• CHEDRO VI
• CHEDRO VII
• CHEDRO VIII
• CHEDRO IX
• CHEDRO X
• CHEDRO XI
• CHEDRO XII
• CHED NCR
• CHED CAR
• CHED CARAGA
• CHED MIMAROPA

The deadline of filing applications is on May 31, 2020.

For queries, call (02) 8988-0001 or email osds-lsad@ched.gov.ph.

Read more about Policies and Guidelines for CHED Scholarship Programs (CSPs) here:



UPDATES

With CHED's recent announcement on cancellation of merit scholarships this year, please stay tuned on The Summit Express for more updates on the pending scholarship applications.

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