CHED Merit Scholarship 2026-2027 Results - 2,223 Scholars to be Announced on September 14

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will release the names of 2,223 qualified scholars under the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for Academic Year 2026-2027 on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Are you one of the applicants waiting for the results of the CHED Merit Scholarship Program? Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming release of results.

What is the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)?

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a competitive scholarship program that provides financial assistance to academically deserving incoming or current first-year college students enrolled in CHED-identified priority programs.

Under the program, scholars receive the following benefits:

Assistance for tuition and other school fees
Stipend
Book and connectivity allowance

Priority Programs for AY 2026-2027

For Academic Year 2026-2027, priority was given to the following four undergraduate programs:

Educational Psychology (BS Psychology and AB Psychology)
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology

According to CHED and the Department of Education (DepEd), these four fields were prioritized to help address the shortage of qualified professionals needed to support inclusive education and other priority services, in line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 11650 or the Inclusive Education Act.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program, applicants were required to meet the following:

Must have a general average of at least 93%
Combined annual family income must not exceed P500,000
Must be enrolled in a priority program at a recognized higher education institution