How to apply CHED scholarship 2021?
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will accept scholarship program applications for Academic Year 2021-2022 from July 1, 2021 August 15, 2021, per CHED latest announcements of various regional offices.
Online Application for 2021 CHED Scholarship is available for CHED regional offices. No need to go to CHED Regional offices. Just fill out the online form and follow the succeeding instructions.
The Sections 6 and 8 in the CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 08 s. of 2019 entitled “Policies and Guidelines for CHED Scholarship Programs” were amended through the recently released CMO No. 11 s. of 2021. Parts of the amended sections in the increase in tuition fee allowance and inclusion of book and connectivity allowances. CHED has also raised the grades qualifications from 90% to 96% for full scholarship merit.
A qualified applicant may be awarded Full Scholarship or Half Scholarship under the State Scholarship Program (SSP) and Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA). The availment of the type of scholarship is determined through ranking system and availability of slots.
How to apply CHED scholarship 2021?
Below are the qualifications/eligibility requirements on how to apply for CHED Scholarship 2021:
- Must be a Filipino citizen;
- Must be a graduating high school/high school graduate with General Weighted Average (GWA) as follows:
- Full Merit – at least 96% or its equivalent
- Half Merit – 93% to 95% or its equivalent
- Must have a combined annual gross income of parents/guardian not to exceed Php 400,000.00, or solo parent/guardian whose annual gross income does not exceed the said amount.
- Must enroll in recognized priority programs in Private Educational Institution (PHEI) or State University and Colleges (SUCs)/ or accredited Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC).
The package of financial assistance to scholars covered the tuition and other school fees (TOSF) plus stipend which shall be released directly to scholars or through Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) per semester of a given academic year until the completion of the degree program. Here is the financial coverage for CHED 2021 scholars:
A. Private HEIs
| Program (PESFA) | Period | TOSF | Stipend | Book/Connectivity Allowance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Scholarship | Annual | 40,000 | 70,000 | 10,000 | 120,000 |
| Full Scholarship | Semestral | 20,000 | 35,000 | 5,000 | 60,000 |
| Half Scholarship | Annual | 20,000 | 35,000 | 5,000 | 60,000 |
| Half Scholarship | Semestral | 10,000 | 17,500 | 2,500 | 30,000 |
How to apply CHED scholarship 2021
B. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)/ Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs)
| Program (SSP) | Period | TOSF | Stipend | Book/Connectivity Allowance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Scholarship | Annual | FREE | 70,000 | 10,000 | 80,000 |
| Full Scholarship | Semestral | FREE | 35,000 | 5,000 | 40,000 |
| Half Scholarship | Annual | FREE | 35,000 | 5,000 | 40,000 |
| Half Scholarship | Semestral | FREE | 17,500 | 2,500 | 20,000 |
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How to apply CHED scholarship 2021