Commission on Higher Education(CHED)

Celebrating the 365 Days Milestone of Leadership and Achievement of Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis

Know more about the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP)!

For full details on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and other program guidelines, interested applicants may visit the BPMSP Application Portal at bpms.ched.gov.ph.

For list of eligible Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) and available priority programs, visit bpms.ched.gov.ph/priority-lists

🗓️ Deadline for application is on June 30, 2026

For more information about CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs, you may visit the official website of CHED: ched.gov.ph/stufaps

⚠ Beware of fake scholarship posts! Verify info through official CHED social media accounts and website only.

Call for Applications!

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in esteemed partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila, proudly announces the call for applications for the Bio-health Education Artificial Intelligence-enabled through Capacity-building, Optimization, and Innovation (BEACON) Program.

The BEACON Program features strategic clusters designed to complement existing micro-credential courses on open learning platforms. Through this initiative, UP Manila aims to upskill and reskill biomedical faculty and staff in addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals, responding to growing healthcare demands, and adapting to rapid technological advancements in the field.

For application templates, submission deadlines, and other pertinent details for each subprogram, you may access the Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson here:https://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2026-MOC-169_Call%20for%20Applications%20for%20the%20BEACON%20Program%20offered%20by%20UP%20Manila.pdf

For inquiries, you may send us an email at [email protected].

You may also visit: ched.gov.ph/faculty-grants

Many nursing and allied health students in the Philippines are forced to stop their education or struggle to graduate due to the heavy, out-of-pocket costs of Related Learning Experience (RLE)—mandatory clinical rotations and field training, which standard scholarships rarely cover.

Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen our country’s medical workforce, CHED has officially launched the AHEAD Grant (Allied Health Experiential Assistance for Deserving Students) on May 25 to ease the financial burden on allied health students completing their mandatory clinical and field-based training.

CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis and Senator Bam Aquino led the official launch of the initiative which will provide a one-time financial subsidy to qualified students across 14 priority healthcare disciplines, covering the costs of clinical duties, uniforms, transportation, accommodation, insurance, and medical requirements.

READ MORE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/679

Congratulations Dr. Iran Viñas Brotamonte of Malinao, Albay for ranking 4th in the March 2026 Physician Licensure Examination. A graduate of the Bicol University College of Medicine (BUCM) and a beneficiary of the Cash Grant to Medical Students enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) Program of the Commission on Higher Education during Academic Years 2020-2021 to 2023-2024.

Application Period Extended!

Good news! The application period for the short-term program titled “Diploma in Teaching” offered by West Visayas State University (WVSU) is EXTENDED until 27 May 2026.

Submit your applications through the following links:
• Application Templates to download: bit.ly/2026HUSAYApplication
• Uploading Form: bit.ly/WVSU_UploadingForm

For more information, the link for the Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson may be accessed here: cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2026-MOC-48_Call%20for%20Applications%20for%20Diploma%20in%20Teaching%20offered%20by%20WVSU.pdf

For inquiries, you may send us an email at [email protected].

CHED PRESS RELEASE
May 18, 2026

CHED REFUTES AMA ALLEGATIONS, UPHOLDS PROGRAM CLOSURES ANCHORED ON QUALITY STANDARDS

QUEZON CITY – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reiterates its steadfast commitment to quality education in both public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) by safeguarding the welfare of students, parents, and stakeholders through strict compliance with legal requirements.

In the exercise of its regulatory functions, CHED may issue closure orders against non-compliant HEIs. Recently, the CHED Commission En Banc (CEB) issued Resolution Nos. 091-2026, 092-2026, and 093-2026 approving the immediate closure of identified programs of AMA Computer Colleges in Cebu, Davao, and Tuguegarao.

Notwithstanding the letter-reply dated May 7, 2026, of CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis to Engr. Arnel F. Hibo, President of AMA Education System, relative to the closure orders, and an undertaking on the part of AMA to proceed with the voluntary closure of the identified programs of the concerned AMA Computer Colleges campuses after a meeting between CHED officials and AMA representatives, an alleged complaint as claimed in a news article was filed before the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) against Chairperson Agrupis, claiming inaction on AMA’s letters.

While the Commission has yet to officially receive a copy of the alleged complaint cited in the Bilyonaryo report, CHED firmly rejects the unfounded and misleading allegations directed against the Commission and its Chairperson, Dr. Shirley Agrupis.

The ARTA complaint, as well as the allegations directed at the CHED Chairperson, appear to divert attention from the substantive regulatory issue surrounding the institution’s non-compliance with existing CHED policies and standards. The Commission maintains that its actions were undertaken in accordance with law, due process, and its responsibility to uphold the integrity and quality of the higher education system.

CHED respectfully informs AMA that remedies are available under the law to protect its rights against the closure orders. CHED likewise encourages all HEIs to refrain from coursing its issues through the media whenever they have concerns because CHED will not dignify publicity stunts by any higher education institution under its regulatory jurisdiction.

READ HERE: https://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/667