04/05/2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: BAGONG PILIPINAS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (BPMSP)
For Academic Year 2026β2027
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office V is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP). This program aims to provide financial assistance to high-achieving Filipino students entering their first year of higher education.
WHO MAY APPLY?
Filipino Citizens who are incoming first-year college students;
Applicants belonging to the Top Five (5) of their graduating class OR with a minimum General Weighted Average (GWA) of 95% (or its equivalent) in Grade 12;
Applicants who have not earned any units or degree in tertiary education;
Applicants whose parents or legal guardians have a combined annual gross income not exceeding Two Million Pesos (Php 2,000,000);
Must be enrolled in CHED-identified priority programs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Access the Portal: Log in to the official BPMSP online application portal:
π https://bpms.ched.gov.ph
Review Priority Programs: View the full list of priority programs and identified Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) here:
π https://bpms.ched.gov.ph/priority-lists
Submit Documents: Upload scanned copies of the required documentary requirements (PSA Birth Certificate, Form 138/SF9, Proof of Income, etc.) through the portal.
APPLICATION PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted from April 30, 2026, until June 30, 2026, or until slots are available.
Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their requirements early as processing is on a first-come, first-served basis subject to the availability of slots.
For inquiries, please email [email protected]