List of Priority Courses for CHED Scholarship Programs

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has released the complete list of priority courses for its scholarship programs. If you are planning to apply for a CHED scholarship, make sure your degree program is included in the list of national priority programs.

What are CHED Priority Courses?

CHED priority courses are degree programs identified by the Commission on Higher Education as essential to the country’s national development. Students enrolled in these programs are given priority consideration when applying for CHED scholarship grants.

Science and Mathematics Education

• Applied Mathematics/Mathematics
• Applied Physics/Physics
• Biochemistry
• Applied Statistics/Statistics
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Marine Biology
• Human Biology
• Marine Science
• Meteorology
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Volcano and Seismology Related Fields

Information Technology

• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Game Development and Animation/Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
• Information Technology
• Library and Information Science

Engineering and Technology

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Ceramic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Food Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Geodetic Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Industrial Technology
• Structural Engineering
• Aviation Related Programs
• Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology
• Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Architecture and Related Programs

• Fine Arts
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Interior Design
• Environmental Planning

Business and Management

• Business Analytics (straight or major)
• Accountancy
• Hospitality Management/Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Tourism Management/Tourism

Health Profession Education

• Nursing
• Doctor of Optometry
• Midwifery
• Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
• Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
• Respiratory Therapy
• Radiologic Technology
• Speech and Language Pathology

Maritime Education

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Social Sciences

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Community Development
• Peace Studies/Education
• Human Services (Guidance and Counseling)
• Indigenous Peoples Studies/Education

Teacher Education

• Special Needs Education
• Culture and Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Sports and Exercise Science
• Secondary Education majors in Science and Mathematics

Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

• Agro-Forestry
• Agribusiness
• Disaster Risk Management
• Climate Change
• Renewable/Sustainable Energy
• Data Science and Analytics

Is Your Course Listed?

If your degree program is included in any of the categories above, you may be eligible to apply for CHED scholarship programs. Make sure to check the specific requirements and qualifications of the CHED scholarship you are applying for.

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