For all incoming third-year or fourth-year college students who want to enroll in a recognized BS Statistics or BS Applied Statistics, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the government agency responsible on the regulation and governance of all higher education institutions and post-secondary educational programs in the country, is currently looking for Estatistikolars to apply for Future Statisticians (SPFS) scholarship program for the academic year 2024-2025.
Eligible applicants for CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program must be a Filipino citizen, third year or fourth year college students and possesses a general weighted average (GWA) of 80% or its equivalent.
They must also be enrolled in a recognized or authorized Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics programs in Private Higher Education Institution (PHEIs), State universities and colleges (SUCs), and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Certificated of Program Compliance (COPC).
Further, CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program stated that the combined annual gross income of their parents/guardian must not exceed four hundred thousand pesos (Php 400,000).
As for cases where the income exceeds Php 400,000, CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program indicated that the applicant must provide a written certification or medical findings of illness of a family member, or two or more dependents enrolled in college.
Student-applicants who belong to the special group of persons such as the Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, Persons with Disability (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, Solo Parents and/or their Dependents under RA 8972, Senior Citizens under RA 9994; and Indigenous Peoples under RA 8371, must be able to submit certifications and/or identifications cards (IDs) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
Lastly, interested applicants for CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program must avail of only one government funded financial assistance program.
As for the necessary documentary requirements for CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program, interested applicants must prepare a proof of Filipino citizenship such as any government-issued document showing proof of Filipino citizenship, including, but not limited to a certified true copy of birth certificate issued by the local civil registry or Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)/Philsys ID.
Academic background is also essential so interested applicants are advised to submit their duly certified true copy of grades for the latest semester or term attended, latest income tax return (ITR) of parents or guardian as required by CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program.
They are also encouraged to submit certificate of tax exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), certificate of indigence, either from the barangay or Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), case study report from DSWD and latest copy of contract or proof of income for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and seafarers.
Benefits under CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program may vary depending on the type of Merit Scholarship, but Estatistikolars may enjoy as much as Php 120,000 per academic year.
Note that for those who want to apply for CHED Estatistikolar scholarship program, ensure that all of your documents are complete and correct before proceeding to the online application until June 30, 2024 as those with incomplete requirements will not be processed.
Source: CHED RO 7
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