The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is inviting teaching and non-teaching personnel from higher education institutions (HEIs) to pursue advanced degrees through the SIKAP Scholarship Program, is now accepting applications for Batch 4 and Batch 5. The grant supports faculty and staff who want to earn graduate credentials, with applications processed through Sending Institution nomination rather than direct submission to CHED.
Benefits
Scholars accepted into the program can expect:
- Support for graduate studies at approved Delivering Institutions
- Backing from their home institution throughout the application and study period
- Official CHED endorsement of their nomination and award
- A clear pathway to advance their careers while serving the education sector
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is available to qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel currently employed by Legal Education Institutions (LEIs). Before applying, candidates must be nominated and formally endorsed by their respective Sending Legal Education Institution (SLEI).
Interested applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria and make sure that all required documents are prepared and complete before submitting their application.
Document Requirements
Applicants must prepare a complete package that typically includes:
- Application Form
- Certificate of Employment with Compensation
- Approved Study Leave (full-time) or Permit to Study (part-time)
- Certificate of Clearance from previous grants or scholarships
- NBI Clearance
- Medical Certificate of physical and mental fitness
- Proof of Admission to the Delivering Institution
- Transcript of Records (undergraduate and graduate)
- Return Service Agreement and Draft Re-entry Action Plan (REAP)
- Copy of publications from the past five years, if any
- Certificate of Award, if applicable
Qualifications
The program covers three tracks. SIKAP is open to teaching and non-teaching personnel holding regular or plantilla positions in HEIs, government agencies, or private institutions with a CHED MOU/MOA.
How to Apply
To apply for the CHED SIKAP-Regular & N Scholarship, applicants should:
- Read the official scholarship guidelines and confirm their eligibility.
- Gather and prepare all required supporting documents.
- Obtain a nomination and endorsement from their Sending Legal Education Institution (SLEI).
- Submit the completed application and documentary requirements via email to programs@leb.gov.ph.
- Monitor the registered email address for updates regarding the application.
Click the link below to access the application portal.
https://sikap.ched.gov.ph/call-for-applicants
Deadline
Deadlines are posted on the SIKAP Management System portal under the Call for Applicants section. Late submissions will not be accepted. Successful awardees must confirm their acceptance in writing within 15 working days of receiving the Notice of Award.
Application Form
The Application Form is available through the SIKAP Management System portal. Some fields auto-populate based on the answers you provide in the Requirements Form, so your name, position, and program details are pre-filled for convenience.
Important Reminder
Check the SIKAP Management System under the Call for Applicants section for the official deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Selected scholars must confirm their acceptance in writing within 15 working days after receiving the Notice of Award.
Applicants should only follow announcements from the official CHED and LEB channels. Always verify information to avoid fake scholarship announcements and scams.