CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!
CHED is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!
Here’s what you need to know to get started:

📌 To apply, simply send your documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office. Don’t forget, the deadline for submission is 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.

🏆 The selection process is highly competitive, and applicants will be ranked based on how well they meet the requirements.

📞 For any inquiries or questions, please contact your respective CHED Regional Office. Check out the full list of offices here: https://ched.gov.ph/regional-offices/

Get to know more about the Merit Scholarship Program at https://ched.gov.ph/merit-scholarship/
Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future!

CHED Merit Scholarship Program for incoming first-year college students for AY 2023-2024 is now open!

There are 13,455 slots available.

The deadline for submission is on May 31, 2023.

OVERVIEW

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a government-funded scholarship aimed at supporting academically talented students, especially those who belong to the following special groups:

1. 1. Underprivileged and homeless citizens (RA 7279);
   2. Persons with Disability (RA 7277); and
   3. Solo parents and/or their dependents (RA 8371).

This scholarship is open for incoming freshmen who want to pursue their undergraduate studies in any CHED recognized priority programs in private higher education institutions (HEIs) or State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs).

A qualified student may be awarded a full or partial scholarship under the State Scholarship and Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA). The financial assistance may cover tuition and other fees, as well as a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Overall, the CMSP is a valuable opportunity for promising Filipino students to pursue their higher education goals without having to worry about the financial burden.

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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.

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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)

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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.

Private HEIs

Program	Period	TOSF	Stipend	Book/ Connectivity Allowance	Total
Full PESFA	Annual	40,000	70,000	10,000	120,000
	Semestral	20,000	35,000	5,000	60,000
Half PESFA	Annual	20,000	35,000	5,000	60,000
	Semestral	20,000	17,500	2,500	30,000

SUCs/LUC

Program	Period	TOSF	Stipend	Book/ Connectivity Allowance	Total
Full SSP	Annual	FREE	70,000	10,000	80,000
	Semestral	FREE	35,000	5,000	40,000
Half SSP	Annual	FREE	35,000	5,000	40,000
	Semestral	FREE	17,500	2,500	20,000

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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.

CHEDRO I	CHEDRO V	CHEDRO IX	NCR
CHEDRO II	CHEDRO VI		CAR
CHEDRO III	CHEDRO VII	CHEDRO XI	CARAGA
CHEDRO IV	CHEDRO VIII		MIMAROPA

For inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.