GSIS STEM Scholarship Program – 2026

• Incoming first-year college students pursuing four- or five-year bachelor’s degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
  
• Children of qualified regular and active GSIS members with permanent employment status
  
• Children of eligible Permanent Total Disability pensioners below 60 years old during the application period
  
• Students accepted by a CHED-recognized college or university in the Philippines
  
• Priority may be given to applicants who are Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, or children of solo parents
  
• Up to 1,000 scholars may be selected annually

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual educational subsidy of ₱15,000 for the duration of an eligible four- or five-year degree program
• Grant releases based on the school’s academic calendar:
  • ₱7,500 per semester
  • ₱5,000 per trimester
  • ₱3,750 per quarter
• Additional incentives for scholars graduating with Latin honors:
  • ₱50,000 – Summa Cum Laude
  • ₱30,000 – Magna Cum Laude
  • ₱20,000 – Cum Laude
• Financial support intended to help cover school and other education-related expenses

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

GSIS member-applicant:

• Must be a regular and active GSIS member with permanent employment status
  
• Must have Salary Grade 15 or below, or its equivalent job grade
  
• Must have updated GSIS premium payments
  
• May nominate only one child for the duration of the program
  
• An eligible Permanent Total Disability pensioner must be below 60 years old during the application period

Child applicant:

• Must be the child of a qualified GSIS member or eligible PTD pensioner
  
• Must be an incoming first-year college student
  
• Must be accepted into a four- or five-year GSIS-identified STEM bachelor’s degree program
  
• Must enroll in a CHED-recognized college or university in the Philippines
  
• Must have a Senior High School General Weighted Average of at least 90%
  
• Must have no failing grade in Senior High School
  
• Must maintain a college GWA of at least 85% to retain the scholarship
  
• Must submit the required application form, birth certificate, proof of the member’s employment or pension status, school certification, and Senior High School report card