CHED Priority Courses For CHED Scholarship Program

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has released the updated list of CHED Priority Courses eligible for the CHED Scholarship program. These courses are designed to support students in fields that contribute to national and regional development.

What Are CHED Priority Courses?

CHED Priority Courses refer to the specific degree programs that students must enroll in to qualify for the CHED Scholarship. Students from public or private higher education institutions (HEIs) who choose these courses may receive financial assistance.

The CHED Priority Programs are categorized into two types:

National Priority Programs – Courses eligible for the CHED Scholarship across the country.
Regional Priority Courses – Courses recognized at the regional level.

List of CHED Priority Courses

A. National Priority Courses

1. Science and Mathematics

Applied Physics / Physics
Applied Mathematics / Mathematics
Applied Statistics / Statistics
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Marine Science
Meteorology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Volcano and Seismology Related Fields

2. Information Technology Education

Computer Science
Cyber Security
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
Game Development and Animation
Information Technology
Library and Information Science

3. Engineering and Technology

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering
Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Engineering
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Production Engineering
Geodetic and Structural Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Robotics Engineering
Sanitary Engineering

Architecture
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning

5. Business and Management

Accountancy
Business Analytics
Hospitality Management / Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tourism Management

6. Health Profession Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Optometry
Medical Technology
Midwifery
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Respiratory Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech and Language Pathology

7. Maritime Education

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Community Development
Human Services (Guidance and Counseling)
Indigenous Peoples Studies / Education
Peace Studies / Education
Psychology
Social Work

9. Teacher Education

Secondary Education (Majors in Science and Mathematics)
Culture and Arts
Early Childhood Education
Special Needs Education
Sports and Exercise Science

10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

Agribusiness
Agro-Forestry
Data Science and Analytics
Disaster Risk Management
Climate Change
Renewable / Sustainable Energy

B. Regional Priority Courses

CHED also recognizes specific priority courses in different regions. Some examples include:

CHED Region I – Bachelor of Physical Education, Technical-Vocational Teacher Education
CHED Region III – Agriculture, Business Administration, Veterinary Medicine
CHED Region IV – Marine Engineering, Industrial Technology
CHED Region VII – Communication, Naval Engineering, Public Administration
NCR – Multimedia Arts, Criminology, Business Administration (Supply Chain / Logistics Management)

For a full list, check with your local CHED Regional Office.

CHED Merit Scholarship

Students enrolled in CHED Priority Courses may apply for the CHED Merit Scholarship. Benefits include:

Tuition and other school fees: Up to ₱40,000
Stipend: Up to ₱70,000
Book / Connectivity Allowance: Up to ₱10,000

Note: The CHED Scholarship application is now closed. We will update this article with the application link as soon as it reopens.

How to Apply

Once the application opens, visit the official CHED website or your local CHED Regional Office for details on the application process.