CHED Scholarship 2023/2024 | Apply NOW

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The CHED Scholarship 2023-2024 Online Application is now open to all Filipinos. The Commission on Higher Education – CHED, has announced the launch of its CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for all eligible Filipinos from 2023 to 2024.

In this article, you will know about Scholarship benefits, Eligibilty, Requirements and Step by step application process. The goal of CHED Scholarship 2023 is to provide financial assistance to incoming first-year college students who are planning to enroll in authorized public or private colleges or universities, or Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

Table of Contents

• CHED Scholarship Benefits
  • Financial Assistance – Private HEIs
    • Full PESFA – Semestral Benefits
    • Half PESFA – Annual Benefits
    • Half PESFA – Semestral Benefits
  • Financial Assistance – SUCs/LUC
    • Full SSP – Annual Benefits
    • Full SSP – Semestral Benefits
    • Half SSP – Annual Benefits
    • Half SSP – Semestral Benefits
• CHED Scholarship 2023 Qualifications
• Required Documents for CHED Scholarship 2023
• Number of Slots for CHED Scholarship
• CHED Scholarship Application process
• Links to CHED Regional Offices
• CHED Scholarship Deadline
• CHED Scholarship 2023 Video Guide
• FAQ

CHED Scholarship Benefits

Following are the benefits of CHED Scholarship:

• Book/Connectivity allowance
• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF),
• Stipend per semester

The stipend will be released directly to the scholars or through HEIs. The book/ connectivity allowance per semester of a given academic year until the completion of the degree program.

Financial Assistance – Private HEIs

Following are the financial assistance benefits for students studying in Private Higher Education Institutions:

Scholars under Full PESFA – Annual will receive a total of ₱120,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – ₱40,000
• Stipend – ₱70,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱10,000

Full PESFA – Semestral Benefits

Scholars under Full PESFA – Semestral will receive a total of ₱60,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – ₱20,000
• Stipend – ₱35,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000

Half PESFA – Annual Benefits

Scholars under Half PESFA – Annual will receive a total of ₱60,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – ₱20,000
• Stipend – ₱35,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000

Half PESFA – Semestral Benefits

Scholars under Half PESFA – Semestral will receive a total of ₱30,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – ₱20,000
• Stipend – ₱17,500
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱2,500

Also Read: 2023 Scholarships for College Students in Philippines

Financial Assistance – SUCs/LUC

Following are the financial assistance benefits for students studying in SUCs/LUC

Full SSP – Annual Benefits

Scholars under Full SSP – Annual will receive a total of ₱80,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – FREE
• Stipend – ₱70,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱10,000

Full SSP – Semestral Benefits

Scholars under Full SSP – Semestral will receive a total of ₱40,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – FREE
• Stipend – ₱35,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000

Half SSP – Annual Benefits

Scholars under Half SSP – Annual will receive a total of ₱40,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – FREE
• Stipend – ₱35,000
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱5,000

Half SSP – Semestral Benefits

Scholars under Half SSP – Semestral will receive a total of ₱20,000, which shall be given as follows:

• Tuition and other school fees (TOSF) – FREE
• Stipend – ₱17,500
• Book / Connectivity allowance – ₱2,500

Also Read: LandBank Scholarship 2023

CHED Scholarship 2023 Qualifications

Following are the qualifications and eligibility criteria required to apply for CHED Scholarship:

1. The applicant must be a Filipino citizen
2. The student must be Graduating high school student/ High school graduate with general weighted average (GWA) of at least 90%
3. Must be a Student-applicant 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.
5. The student must enroll in the Courses as intended in the list of CHED Priority Programs.

Required Documents for CHED Scholarship 2023

Following are the list of documents required to apply for CHED Scholarship 2023:

1. 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
2. Proof of Citizenship: A Certified true copy of Birth Certificate
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)

Number of Slots for CHED Scholarship

There are 13,455 slots available to students to apply for CHED Scholarship 2023.

CHED Scholarship Application process

All interested and eligible Filipinos can apply for CHED Scholarship in the 3 simple steps

1. Preparing the complete documentary requirements
2. Scanning the required documents clearly.
3. Sending the application and documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office.

Links to CHED Regional Offices

Following are the links to the CHED Regional Offices. Click on your CHED region to apply for CHED Scholarship 2023 online:

• CHEDRO I
• CHEDRO II
• CHEDRO III
• CHEDRO IV
• CHEDRO V
• CHEDRO VI
• CHEDRO VII
• CHEDRO VIII
• CHEDRO IX (Link will be updated soon Join our Facebook Group to get New Updates)
• CHEDRO X
• CHEDRO XI
• CHEDRO XII
• NCR
• CAR
• CARAGA
• MIMAROPA

For more information and inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.

CHED Scholarship Deadline

The Deadline to Apply for CHED Scholarship 2023 is May 31.

CHED Scholarship 2023 Video Guide

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