CHED Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship BPMS 2026: The Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program (BPMSP) for AY 2026–2027 is now open for incoming first-year college candidates. A total of 20,000 scholarship slots are available for those enrolling in CHED-identified priority courses.

Applications, together with the required certificates, must be submitted through the official BPMSP online application portal from April 30 to June 30, 2026 or until slots are filled. Apply now at official web portal.

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 BPMS Eligibility Requirements:

A. Filipino Citizen

B. Incoming first year college student

C. Belongs to the Top Five (5) of the graduating class OR with a minimum General Weighted Average (GWA) of 95% (or its equivalent) in Grade 12

D. Has not earned any units or degree in tertiary education

E. Has parents or legal guardians with a combined annual gross income not exceeding Two Million Pesos (PhP 2,000,000)

F. Enrolled in CHED-identified priority programs

Documentary Requirements Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship BPMS 2026

A. Accomplished application form through the official BPMSP online application portal

B. Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

C. Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Learner’s Progress Report Card or School Form 9 (SF9) (Form 138), duly signed by the registrar or an authorized representative of the senior high school attended

D. Certified True Copy (CTC) of a certificate issued by the Senior High School attended certifying that the applicant belongs to the Top Five (5) of the graduating class, duly signed by the school head, registrar, or an authorized representative, if applicable

E. Any one (1) of the following documents as proof of income

i. Certificate of Tax Exemption/Non-Filer issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR); or

ii. Certificate from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (C/MSWD) for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries; or

iii. Latest Annual Income Tax Return (BIR Form No. 1701) or Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld (BIR Form No. 2316) of both parents or legal guardians or of the applicant; or

iv. Certified True Copy (CTC) of the latest contract or proof of income for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Seafarers; and

f. Copy of university/college admission slip or proof of admission to the degree program

g. Duly filled and signed Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form attached as Annex L (For applicants below 18 years old)

h. For applicants who graduated under the basic education curriculum of DepEd on or before School Year 2015-2016: Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Fourth Year Report Card (Form 138) issued by the last high school attended, in lieu of the document required under item c.

i. Additional documentary proof may be required if the applicant belongs to a Special Equity Group (i.e. PWD, Solo Parent, IP, etc.)

How to apply Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship 2026

Eligible and Interested Candidates May Submit their Applications together with Scanned Copies of the Documents through the Official BPMS Application Portal.

Application Submission Dates:  From 30 April 2026 to 30 June 2026

Apply via the link:  https//bpms.ched.gov.ph/

Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program Application Form

BPMSP is a Merit Based Scholarship for High Performing Senior High School Candidates. It Supports Candidates Who Wish to Continue their Studies either in Higher Education through CHED Recognized Degree Courses Offered by Qualified Colleges & Universities Or in Technical Vocational Education through TESDA Identified Priority Diploma Courses

Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship BPMSP 2026 Official Portal: Check Here