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CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)

Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippines
Due 30 Sept 2026

Full government scholarship for top-performing incoming Filipino freshmen at state and local universities. Covers tuition, allowances and other benefits. Applications typically open after UPCAT/college entrance results.

Funding
Full
Deadline
30 Sept 2026
Study levels
Undergraduate
Fields
Any
Study in
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines
Open to
1 countries

Requirements (approximate)

  • โœ“Filipino citizen, incoming first-year college student
  • โœ“General Weighted Average of at least 93% in high school
  • โœ“Family income of PHP 400,000 or below per year
  • โœ“Enrol in a CHED-priority course at a recognised HEI

These are indicative. Confirm exact requirements (grades, English test scores, age, documents) on the official site before applying.

How to apply

  1. 1Check you meet the eligibility (nationality, academic results, language test).
  2. 2Prepare core documents: passport, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, reference letters.
  3. 3Get admission or a conditional offer from an eligible university if required.
  4. 4Submit your application on the official portal before the deadline.

Last verified 5 Jun 2026. Source. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.