The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program for Legal Education (SIKAP-L), is now accepting applications for Batch 2 and Batch 3 of the current scholarship cycle. The program aims to help eligible teaching and non-teaching personnel from Legal Education Institutions (LEIs) pursue graduate studies at selected higher education institutions in the Philippines.
SIKAP-L is designed to strengthen the country’s legal education sector by providing financial assistance to qualified applicants who wish to advance their academic qualifications and professional expertise. Scholars may receive funding for tuition and other school fees, a living stipend, and research support throughout the duration of their approved graduate program, subject to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Scholarship Benefits
Qualified SIKAP-L scholars may receive the following assistance:
- Tuition and other mandatory school fees
- Monthly or periodic stipend
- Research allowance
- Financial support until the completion of the approved graduate degree, subject to program guidelines
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to eligible teaching and non-teaching personnel employed by Legal Education Institutions (LEIs). Applicants must first be nominated and officially endorsed by their respective Sending Legal Education Institution (SLEI) before they can submit their scholarship application.
Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements carefully and ensure that all documentary requirements are complete before submission.
How to Apply
To apply for the CHED SIKAP-L 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.
Application Deadline
CHED has announced the following application deadlines:
- Batch 2: July 17, 2026
- Batch 3: July 31, 2026
Applicants are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for processing and to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Reminder
Prospective applicants should only rely on announcements released through the official channels of CHED and the Legal Education Board (LEB). Scholarship scams and fake announcements continue to circulate online, so verifying information from official sources is essential before submitting any application or personal documents.
The CHED SIKAP-L Scholarship remains one of the government’s initiatives to develop highly qualified professionals in legal education by providing deserving personnel with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies while easing the financial burden of higher education.