CHED Priority Courses for CHED Scholarship 2024

Commission on Higher Education in Philippines has created a list of CHED priority courses. These courses are important because they help students get scholarships and prepare for jobs that the country needs.

What are CHED Priority Courses?

CHED priority courses are divided into two main groups:

National Priority Courses: These are important across the whole country.
Regional Priority Courses: These focus on specific needs in different regions.

A. National Priority Courses

1. Science and Mathematics

Applied Physics / Physics
Applied Mathematics / Mathematics
Applied Statistics / Statistics
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geology
Human Biology
Marine Biology
Marine Science
Meteorology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Volcano and Seismology Related Fields

2. Information Technology Education

Computer Science
Cyber Security
Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
Game Development and Animation
Information Technology
Library and Information Science

3. Engineering and Technology

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communications Engineering
Food Engineering
Geodetic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing / Production Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Sanitary Engineering
Structural Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Aviation Related Programs
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Architecture
Fine Arts
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning

5. Business and Management

Accountancy
Business Analytics (straight or major)
Hospitality Management / Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tourism Management / Tourism

6. Health Profession Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Optometry
Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science
Midwifery
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Respiratory Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Speech and Language Pathology

7. Maritime Education

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Community Development
Human Services (Guidance and Counseling)
Indigenous Peoples Studies / Education
Peace Studies / Education
Psychology
Social Work

9. Teacher Education

Secondary Education Majors in Science and Mathematics
Culture and Arts
Early Childhood Education
Special Needs Education
Sports and Exercise Science

10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster

Agribusiness
Agro – Forestry
Data Science and Analytics
Disaster Risk Management
Climate Change
Renewable / Sustainable Energy

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B. Regional Priority Courses

CHED Region I

Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education

CHED Region II

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human
Resource Development
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

CHED Region III

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all majors)
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

CHED Region IV

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology / Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics / Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

CHED Region V

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

CHED Region VI

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering

CHED Region VII

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Naval Engineering / Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in English, Filipino, Social Studies and Values

CHED Region VIII

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Travel Management
Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in Filipino and Social Science
Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education

CHED Region IX

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor in Islamic Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

CHED Region X

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Development Communications
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of / Bachelor of Science in Performing Arts

CHED Region XI

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Theology
Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Technical Vocational Education
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
Creative and Performing Arts

CHED Region XII

Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
AB Islamic Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education

CAR

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

CARAGA

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

MIMAROPA

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all majors)
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)

NCR

Bachelor in Multimedia Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Supply Chain / Logistics Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Secondary Education (all majors)

CHED Scholarship 2024

Students who are enrolled in the priority courses listed above and meet the scholarship requirements may apply for the CHED Merit Scholarship.

The benefits for ched scholarship are as follows:

Tuition and other school expenses (TOSF) of up to ₱40,000
Stipend: up to ₱70,000.
Book/Connectivity allowance up to ₱10,000.

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