CHED Medical Scholarship 2025–2026: Eligibility, Benefits & Application Guide

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines offers scholarship programs aimed at supporting aspiring healthcare professionals. Among these is the Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholarship Program, designed to assist students pursuing degrees in Medical Technology and Pharmacy. This guide provides an in-depth look at the program’s benefits, eligibility criteria, partner institutions, and application process for Academic Year (AY) 2025–2026.

Program Overview

The CHED Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholarship Program is part of the government’s initiative to strengthen the healthcare workforce by providing financial assistance to deserving students. The program aims to produce competent medical technologists and pharmacists who can contribute to the country’s healthcare system, especially in underserved areas.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines;
• Senior high school graduate from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand or students in the higher year levels of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy Programs with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 80% or its equivalent;
• For incoming students, passed the entrance examinations and complied with other related requirements for admission into a bachelor degree of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy in the identified participating SUCs or PHEIs where the scholar intends to enroll;
• For continuing students, as long as they have complied with the academic requirements in the latest term/semester without any failed subjects preceding their scholarship application; and
• Combined annual gross income of parent/s, guardian which does not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 400,000.00), or in cases where the income exceeds Php 400,000.00 an applicant must present a written certification or medical findings of illness of a family member, or school certifications of two or more dependents enrolled in college.

Partner Institutions

For AY 2025–2026, CHED has partnered with several institutions across the country to implement this scholarship program. Some of the partner schools include:

Medical Technology:

• Cagayan State University
• Adventist University of the Philippines
• Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo Campus
• University of San Agustin
• Southwestern University PHINMA
• Liceo de Cagayan University
• San Pedro College
• University of Immaculate Conception
• Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

Pharmacy:

• Mariano Marcos State University
• Urdaneta City University
• Saint Paul University Philippines
• Sacred Heart College of Lucena
• University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna Campus
• Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo Campus
• University of San Agustin
• Southwestern University PHINMA
• Liceo de Cagayan University
• San Pedro College
• University of Immaculate Conception
• Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

Application Process

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Prepare Required Documents:
   • Certified true copy of grades.
   • Proof of income (e.g., Income Tax Return, Certificate of Indigency).
   • Certificate of good moral character.
   • Proof of enrollment or admission to a partner institution.
2. Submit Application:
   • Accomplish the Scholarship Application Form (Annex  A).
   • Accomplish the Scholar’s Commitment to Render Service Obligation (Annex B).
   • Applications can be submitted through the official CHED website or directly to the partner institution.
3. Application Deadline:
   • The deadline for submission is on July 5, 2025.

Conclusion

The CHED Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholarship Program for AY 2025–2026 provides substantial support to students aiming to pursue careers in healthcare.By alleviating financial burdens, the program enables scholars to focus on their studies and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s health sector upon graduation.Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents early and stay informed about application deadlines through official CHED channels and partner institutions.

Check Also:

• CHED Scholarship – Qualifications, Requirements and How to Apply
• [LIST] CHED Priority Courses AY 2025–2026: CHED Scholarship Program
• DOST-SEI JLSS 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Scholarship Application & Benefits

Source: CHED