Identity and personal information
- PSA-issued birth certificate or the identity document specifically requested
- Recent identification photo in the required dimensions
- Active email address and mobile number you check regularly
- Correct full name, address, citizenship, and guardian information
Academic records
- Latest report card, Form 138/SF9, or certified true copy of grades
- Transcript or certificate of grades when required
- Enrollment, admission, or graduation certification when applicable
- Good Moral Character certificate if listed by the provider
Financial and household records
- Latest parent or guardian Income Tax Return, if applicable
- BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption or Non-Filer certification
- Barangay/DSWD indigency certificate or social case study when accepted
- OFW or seafarer contract/proof of income where applicable
Program-specific materials
- Completed official application form and privacy consent
- Essay or personal statement within the requested word limit
- Recommendation letters requested early from appropriate referees
- Special-group documentation, portfolio, or proof of awards only when requested
Before uploading
- Scan every page clearly, upright, complete, and readable
- Use the required file type and stay within size limits
- Name files clearly and keep an unchanged backup
- Confirm every required item is attached before final submission
Official references
This guide was informed by CHED’s current scholarship requirements and application procedures.
CHED Merit Scholarship Program CHED Citizen’s Charter application checklist