Scholarship
CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)
A merit-based scholarship program for Filipino students pursuing priority undergraduate programs. It aims to support high-achieving students from low-income families.
About this scholarship
CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is offered by Commission on Higher Education at bachelor level. The award is valued at Covers tuition and other school fees, book and connectivity allowance, and a monthly stipend., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Covers tuition and other school fees, book and connectivity allowance, and a monthly stipend.. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Agriculture and Health. Nationality requirements apply: Philippines.
Eligibility
Filipino Senior High School graduate with a minimum GWA of 93% and a combined annual family gross income not exceeding ₱500,000.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-06-20. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Agriculture and Health
Nationality requirements
Philippines
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Commission on Higher Education
- Award
- Covers tuition and other school fees, book and connectivity allowance, and a monthly stipend.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Agriculture and Health
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-06-20
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20