The CHED SIKAP Scholarship supports qualified Filipino teaching and non-teaching personnel pursuing eligible master’s or doctoral studies at partner institutions. The current CHED portal includes SIKAP for plantilla personnel, SIKAP-N for non-plantilla personnel, and SIKAP-L for eligible legal education applicants. Applicants should verify the active intake with their CHED Regional Office because the public pages checked do not display one nationwide October 2026 closing date.

Quick Overview

Program Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program
Agency Commission on Higher Education
Study levels Master’s and doctorate, plus eligible SIKAP-L legal studies
Primary applicants Qualified full-time HEI teaching and non-teaching personnel
Official portal CHED SIKAP

About the Program

SIKAP is a CHED faculty and staff development scholarship. It is not a general undergraduate grant. The program helps higher-education personnel pursue advanced degrees in priority areas through partner Delivering Higher Education Institutions. Current priority fields include creative industries, health and welfare, engineering, digital technology and AI, tourism, agriculture and food systems, natural sciences, energy, actuarial and financial services, and guidance and counseling.

The correct route depends on employment status and the intended degree. SIKAP Regular covers qualified plantilla or permanent personnel, SIKAP-N addresses qualified non-regular personnel, and SIKAP-L serves the legal education pathway described by CHED.

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Financial Benefits

For SIKAP and SIKAP-N master’s scholars, CHED lists actual tuition and fees. Full-time scholars may receive a ₱41,000 monthly stipend and a ₱150,000 research allowance. Part-time master’s scholars may receive a ₱40,000 term subsidy and a ₱150,000 research allowance.

For doctorate scholars, the official portal lists actual tuition and fees, a ₱54,000 monthly stipend and ₱250,000 research allowance for full-time study. Part-time doctorate support lists a ₱50,000 term subsidy and ₱250,000 research allowance. Release remains subject to award, compliance, billing, and CHED procedures.

Program Structure

  • Sending HEI: the employer reviews and endorses an eligible applicant.
  • Delivering HEI: the CHED partner institution provides the approved graduate program.
  • CHED Regional Office: receives endorsed applications and manages regional processing.
  • Study mode: full-time and part-time routes have different benefits and employment permissions.
  • Return service: scholars accept service and reintegration responsibilities under the agreement.

Eligibility Requirements

Core criteria include Filipino citizenship, qualifying full-time employment in a recognized HEI or authorized partner organization, admission to an eligible graduate degree within the application term, and physical and mental fitness for study. Applicants must not hold an overlapping government-funded scholarship and must clear obligations from earlier grants.

The sending institution, employment arrangement, study leave or permit, existing degree, academic standing, relationship disclosures, and proposed partner program all matter. Applicants should read the twelve eligibility and fifteen ineligibility criteria on the official portal instead of relying on a shortened social-media list.

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Required Documents

  • Sending HEI endorsement and the correct full-time or part-time application form.
  • Certificate of employment with compensation.
  • Approved study leave for full-time study or permit to study for part-time study.
  • Clearance from previous grants and relevant training or publication records.
  • NBI clearance and physical and mental fitness certificates.
  • Proof of admission and transcripts for every completed degree.
  • Return Service Agreement and draft Re-entry Action Plan.
  • Other CHED templates required for the selected route.

How to Apply

  1. Read the eligibility rules at the official SIKAP portal.
  2. Confirm that the intended program appears among CHED’s partner HEIs and programs.
  3. Ask the sending HEI about its internal nomination and endorsement schedule.
  4. Complete the current CHED templates and supporting documents.
  5. Submit the package to the sending HEI for review and ranking.
  6. The institution endorses qualified nominees to the appropriate CHEDRO.
  7. Confirm the active intake and deadline with the official CHEDRO contact.

A portal button does not guarantee that every region or program is accepting a new batch on the same date.

Further Scholarships

Philippine applicants may also review the CHED MSRS status guide, the CHED Merit guide, and fully funded scholarships. These serve different applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can undergraduate students apply?

SIKAP is an advanced-study program for qualified personnel, not a general undergraduate scholarship.

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Is there one national deadline today?

The accessible official portal did not show one universal October 2026 deadline. Applicants should confirm the active batch with their CHEDRO and sending HEI.

Can non-plantilla staff apply?

CHED lists SIKAP-N for qualified non-regular or non-plantilla personnel, subject to all rules.

Is funding automatic after endorsement?

No. CHED still evaluates eligibility, documents, program placement, and available awards.

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