List of CHED Priority Courses for CHED Scholarship Program 2026

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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

10. Social Sciences and Humanities

  • 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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