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DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship (RA 7687)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)
Need-based DOST-SEI undergraduate scholarship under the Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994 for talented students from families below set socio-economic cut-offs who take a priority S&T degree.
When: 2027 cycle (award effective 1st semester AY 2027-2028): online application 17 Aug - 17 Sep 2026; completion of application by 24 Sep 2026; qualifying exam 14-15 Nov 2026; qualifiers announced tentatively March 2027
Official page ↗DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship (Merit / RA 2067)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)
Merit-based DOST-SEI undergraduate scholarship (formerly the NSDB/NSTA scholarship under RA 2067) for students with high aptitude in science and math who will pursue a priority S&T degree.
When: 2027 cycle (award effective 1st semester AY 2027-2028): online application 17 Aug - 17 Sep 2026; completion of application by 24 Sep 2026; qualifying exam 14-15 Nov 2026
Official page ↗DOST-SEI Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)
Scholarship for talented students entering their third year of college in a priority S&T degree program, awarded under the Merit, RA 7687 and RA 10612 (fast-tracked S&T teachers) tracks.
When: 2026 cycle: online application 17 Apr - 15 May 2026; exam 28 Jun 2026 (DOST-SEI article says exams were held 28 Jun and 5 Jul 2026); 1,000 qualifiers announced 17 Sep 2026. Next cycle not yet announced as of 2026-11-04.
Official page ↗DOST-SEI BEST for IP Scholarship (Bridging Education in Science and Technology for Indigenous Peoples)
DOST-SEI with Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU)
DOST-SEI scholarship for incoming first-year Indigenous Peoples students from low-income households to take priority S&T degrees at Nueva Vizcaya State University.
When: AY 2026-2027 call: application 4 May - 5 Jun 2026; exam 18 Jun 2026 (closed; qualifiers posted Aug 2026)
Official page ↗DOST-SEI Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP)
DOST-SEI through National Science Consortium (NSC) member universities
MS and PhD scholarships for full-time graduate study in DOST priority S&T fields at National Science Consortium member universities.
When: Per-university semestral deadlines; page shows AY 2025-2026 dates (e.g. UP Diliman 1st sem 30 Jun 2025, 2nd sem 28 Nov 2025; DLSU 3rd term 15 Apr 2026). No AY 2026-2027 dates posted as of 2026-11-04.
Official page ↗DOST-SEI Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Scholarship
DOST-SEI / ERDT Consortium
Master's and doctoral scholarships in engineering and allied fields at the eight ERDT consortium universities (ADMU, CLSU, DLSU, Mapua, MSU-IIT, UP Diliman, UPLB, USC).
When: Per-university deadlines; page shows AY 2025-2026 dates (e.g. ADMU, UPD, UPLB, USC: 31 May 2025 for 1st term). No AY 2026-2027 dates posted as of 2026-11-04.
Official page ↗Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP) - Higher Education Track
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), with DepEd and TESDA
New merit scholarship launched in January 2026 for top senior high school graduates entering priority bachelor's programs at qualified HEIs, with return service required.
Official page ↗CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Competitive CHED scholarship for incoming first-year college students with high grades and family income up to PHP 500,000, in full or half grant form.
When: AY 2025-2026 call: deadline 20 Jun 2025 (closed; 2,779 slots). No AY 2026-2027 CMSP call found on the CHED page.
Official page ↗Tulong Dunong Program (TDP)
CHED / UniFAST
Grant under the Tertiary Education Subsidy that helps pay at least part of tertiary education costs for students from households earning up to PHP 400,000.
Official page ↗Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)
CHED / UniFAST
Grant-in-aid under RA 10931 supporting the full or partial cost of tertiary education for priority students in SUCs, CHED-recognized LUCs and private HEIs.
Official page ↗Free Higher Education in SUCs and LUCs (RA 10931)
CHED / UniFAST
Under RA 10931, Filipino students in undergraduate programs at state and CHED-recognized local universities and colleges are exempt from tuition and other school fees.
Official page ↗ACEF Grants-in-Aid for Higher Education Program (ACEF-GIAHEP)
CHED with the Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund)
Grant under RA 10848 for undergraduates in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, veterinary medicine and related programs, with preference for children of registered farmers and fisherfolk.
When: Latest call shown: AY 2024-2025 (no dates on the page)
Official page ↗Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho)
CHED with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)
Scholarship under RA 11524 for registered coconut farmers and their dependents taking PCA-identified agriculture-related degrees at identified SUCs.
When: AY 2025-2026 call: deadline 31 Jul 2025 (closed)
Official page ↗Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) - Doktor Para sa Bayan
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Scholarship under RA 11509 for Doctor of Medicine students in participating SUCs and private HEIs, with mandatory return service.
When: AY 2025-2026 (1st semester) call: deadline for submission to the SUC extended to 11 Nov 2025 (closed)
Official page ↗Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP)
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
TESDA scholarship for technical-vocational training in priority sectors with critical skills shortages, launched in 2006 and mainstreamed into the regular budget in 2008.
Official page ↗Special Training for Employment Program (STEP)
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Community-based TESDA skills training program introduced in 2014 for beneficiaries in barangays and communities.
Official page ↗OWWA Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP)
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Scholarship for qualified dependents of OFWs taking 4- to 5-year baccalaureate courses, selected through the DOST national exam for incoming freshmen.
Official page ↗OWWA OFW-Dependents Scholarship Program (ODSP)
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Financial assistance for dependents of lower-earning OFWs enrolled in a baccalaureate or associate course.
Official page ↗Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP)
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Scholarship for migrant workers and/or their immediate dependents taking priority science and technology courses.
Official page ↗OWWA Education and Livelihood Assistance Program (ELAP)
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
Education aid (kinder to college) plus livelihood support for families of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members, or of OFWs meted the death penalty abroad.
Official page ↗DSWD Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (cash-for-work for college students)
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
DSWD's reformatted educational assistance: SUC college students are trained as reading tutors or youth development workers and receive cash-for-work pay.
Official page ↗GSIS Subsidy for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GSSP)
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
GSIS CSR subsidy for one child of an active, lower-salary-grade GSIS member who is entering a GSIS-identified STEM degree.
When: AY 2026-2027: 30 Jun - 31 Aug 2026 (closed)
Official page ↗Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP)
Department of Education (DepEd), administered by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC)
Tuition subsidy for eligible incoming Grade 11 learners enrolling in participating private (non-DepEd) senior high schools, covering up to two years.
When: SY 2026-2027, Category E via OVAP: 19 May - 15 Jun 2026; results and start of redemption 15 Jul 2026 (closed)
Official page ↗Quezon City Scholarship Program
Quezon City Government - Quezon City Youth Development Office (QCYDO)
City scholarship for Quezon City residents in senior high, college, postgraduate and continuing education, paid as a tuition grant and/or stipend.
Official page ↗Davao City Scholarship on Tertiary Education Program (STEP)
City Government of Davao - Educational Benefit System Unit (EBSU)
Davao City's flagship college scholarship for underprivileged but deserving students, run by the Educational Benefit System Unit.
When: SY 2025-2026 cycle ran in April 2025 (closed). No SY 2026-2027 announcement found on davaocity.gov.ph.
Official page ↗Cagayan de Oro City Scholarship Program
City Government of Cagayan de Oro - City Scholarships Office
City scholarship under the 2018 Scholarship Code for poor but deserving Cagayan de Oro students, with performance-based, income-based, tech-voc and partial-assistance types.
Official page ↗SM College Scholarship Program
SM Foundation
Full-tuition college scholarship with monthly allowance for financially challenged, high-achieving Grade 12 graduates from covered areas.
When: Online application 1-28 Feb 2026 (page does not label the AY; SM Foundation published its list of new scholars for SY 2026-2027)
Official page ↗Megaworld Foundation Scholarship Program
Megaworld Foundation, Inc.
Full-tuition college scholarship with allowance for incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors with strong grades at Megaworld Foundation partner schools.
When: S.Y. 2026-2027 application period is closed; next call to be announced on the website and social media
Official page ↗GBF STEM College Scholarship
Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), with Gokongwei Group companies
Annual grant for outstanding college students in GBF priority STEM courses, with internship and possible employment in the Gokongwei Group.
When: AY 2026-2027 cycle: deadline 30 May 2026 (closed)
Official page ↗GBF TeachSTEM College Scholarship
Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF)
Grant for first- and second-year education students specializing in STEM or tech-voc who will teach in public schools in their community.
When: 2026 cycle: deadline 30 Sep 2026 (closed)
Official page ↗Security Bank Foundation Scholars for Better Communities (External Scholarship)
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI)
Scholarship for underprivileged but high-achieving students in banking-related courses at eight Manila-area partner universities.
When: AY 2026-2027: opened 15 Apr 2026; deadlines by school from 15 Jun 2026 (CKSC) to 31 Aug 2026 (DLSU) (closed)
Official page ↗Aboitiz Future Leaders Scholarship (AFLS)
Aboitiz Foundation
Full-tuition scholarship from second year to graduation for high-performing students at Aboitiz partner universities in Foundation-identified degree programs.
When: Applications currently closed; next cycle to be announced on Aboitiz Foundation Facebook/Instagram
Official page ↗DLSU St. La Salle Financial Assistance Grant (Incoming First Year)
De La Salle University
Need-based DLSU grant for academically competent but financially challenged incoming first-year students, with tuition coverage tiered by family income.
When: AY 2027-2028: Batch 1 applications 10 Aug - 15 Oct 2026 (results 1 Feb 2027); Batch 2 (Special DCAT applicants) 1 Feb - 8 Apr 2027 (results 25 May 2027)
Official page ↗Ateneo de Manila College Financial Aid Scholarship (incl. Magis Scholarship)
Ateneo de Manila University - Office of Admission and Aid
Need-based financial aid for deserving Ateneo college students in all degree programs, with the all-expenses-paid Magis Scholarship for the most financially constrained.
Official page ↗UST San Martin de Porres Scholarship (Equity)
University of Santo Tomas - Office for Student Affairs
UST's need-based equity scholarship for deserving students, funded by internal funds and by external foundations and benefactors.
Official page ↗