CHED Sugarcane Industry Development Act Scholarship – AY 2025–2026

• Children or dependents of sugarcane industry workers or small sugarcane farmers
  
• Filipino students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in priority fields
  
• Applicants certified by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)
  
• Students from low- to middle-income families (income thresholds up to ₱400,000–₱500,000 depending on level)

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Tuition and other school fees coverage (for graduate programs)
  
• Annual stipend of up to ₱100,000
  
• Book and learning materials allowance of ₱10,000 per year
  
• Thesis/OJT allowance of up to ₱75,000
  
• Additional support for conferences and academic activities
  
• Total annual support of up to ₱110,000 (undergraduate) or ₱175,000 (graduate), excluding additional allowances

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino citizen
  
• Must be a certified dependent of a sugarcane industry worker or small farmer
  
• Must meet admission requirements of a State University or College
  
• Must enroll in priority programs (e.g., agriculture, engineering, chemistry, sugar technology, or related fields)
  
• Must meet the required family income threshold
  
• Must comply with scholarship conditions, including return service obligations