List of CHED Priority Courses for CHED Scholarship Program 2026

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has released the complete list of ched priority courses for its scholarship programs for 2026. If you are planning to apply for a CHED scholarship, make sure your chosen degree program is included in the official list before submitting your application.

What are CHED Priority Courses?

CHED Priority Courses are degree programs identified by the government as critical to national development. These programs are selected based on industry demand, emerging technologies, public service needs, and the country’s long-term development goals.

Students enrolled in these programs may be eligible for various CHED scholarship grants, provided they also meet the academic, financial, and other eligibility requirements.

First Priority Programs

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

Second Priority Programs

1. Science and Mathematics Education

Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Environmental Science and related programs
Geology
Human Genetics
Marine Biology / Marine Science
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Meteorology and related programs
Molecular Biology
Physics / Applied Physics

2. Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
Game Development and Animation
Information Systems
Information Technology
Library and Information Science

3. Engineering and Technology

Aeronautical Engineering and other aviation-related programs
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Technology
Geodetic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology
Manufacturing / Production Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering / Robotics Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Sanitary Engineering

Architecture
Environmental Planning
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture

5. Business and Management Education

Accountancy and related programs
Business Analytics
Culinary Management
Customs Administration
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality Management
Logistics / Supply Chain Management
Office Administration / Management
Real Estate Management
Tourism Management / Tourism

6. Health Profession

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

7. Maritime Education

Marine Transportation
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

8. Creative Industry

Digital Marketing
Fashion and Textile Technology
Multimedia Arts
Performing Arts

9. Multi and Interdisciplinary

Agribusiness
Agroforestry
Biomedical Engineering
Climate Change
Data Science and Analytics
Disaster Risk Management
Nuclear Energy
Renewable / Sustainable and Green Building Technologies
Space Science

Community Development
Development Communication
Human Services — Guidance and Counselling
Indigenous Peoples Studies / Education
Peace Studies / Education
Psychology
Social Work

11. Teacher Education

Culture and Arts
Early Childhood Education
Physical Education
Secondary Education (Science and Mathematics majors)
Special Needs Education
Sports and Exercise Science
Technical Vocational Teacher Education
Technology and Livelihood Education

Regional Priority Programs

Agribusiness Management
Food Technology
Food Engineering/Processing
Creative Industries / Cultural Studies

Is Your Course Listed?

To be eligible for the CHED Scholarship Program (CMSP), applicants must be enrolled in a CHED-approved Priority Course offered by a recognized Higher Education Institution (HEI).

Students pursuing degree programs that are not included in the official list of CHED Priority Courses are not eligible for the scholarship.

Make sure to check the specific requirements and qualifications of the CHED scholarship you are applying for.

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Im incoming 2nd yr architecture students from lipa city batangas. I am hopefully to be part of the inspiring students to be part of this scholarship as i am unstable in financial needs to fulfill my education. Thank u so much

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Officially enrolled at Saint Paul University,Surigao
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I am incoming first year college po. And the course I choose po is electrical engineer. Can I ask lang po sana if can I avail this ched scholarship po. I really want to pursue my college po but my family belongs to poor family who cant really afford for my college. So I hope lang po na can I have a chance to get a scholarship in ched. Also po I graduated as a stem students in my Senior high school with an average po na 94%. Thankyou po for reading my message and hoping po na I can avail this ched scholarship.

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Good evening ma’am/sir i would like to apply in your scholarship my course is listed in priority of ched courses i would like to take the opportunity to being part of your scholar student , thank you

I’m truly grateful to receive this scholarship for education. It lifts a financial weight off my shoulders and lets me focus on what matters — learning, growing, and using my degree to help others. Thank you for investing in my future. I promise to make it count.

How to apply

How to apply scholarship?

i hope i will pass this scholarship because i need some financial for my school

Hi, good evening ma’am’s and sir’s I’m john Marc Lucas incoming first year college. Being a separated family it’s hard for us to support my needs financially in college. I am eager to learn and I do believe na sana Po matanggap ng programang ito. Thank you for your patience and consideration

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List of CHED Priority Courses for CHED Scholarship Program 2026

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What are CHED Priority Courses?

First Priority Programs