Planning to apply for the CHED Scholarship? One important step is to check whether your chosen course is included in the official CHED Priority Courses list.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) releases priority courses based on STEAM fields and other key growth areas that support national development. Students enrolled in these programs may qualify for scholarships and other educational assistance.
List of CHED Priority Courses
Below is the updated list of priority courses based on the latest CHED Memorandum Order.
A. National Priority Courses
1. Science and Mathematics Education
- Applied Mathematics/Mathematics
- Applied Physics/Physics
- Biochemistry
- Applied Statistics/Statistics
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Human Biology
- Marine Science
- Meteorology
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Volcano and Seismology Related Fields
2. Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Game Development and Animation/Entertainment and Multimedia Computing
- Information Technology
- Library and Information Science
3. Engineering and Technology
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Electronics Engineering/Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Geodetic Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Industrial Technology
- Structural Engineering
- Aviation Related Programs
- Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Aircraft Maintenance Technology
4. Architecture and Related Programs
- Fine Arts
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Interior Design
- Environmental Planning
5. Business and Management
- Business Analytics (straight or major)
- Accountancy
- Hospitality Management/Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Tourism Management/Tourism
6. Health Profession Education
- Nursing
- Doctor of Optometry
- Midwifery
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Public Health
- Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science
- Respiratory Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
- Speech and Language Pathology
7. Maritime Education
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
8. Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Community Development
- Peace Studies/Education
- Human Services (Guidance and Counseling)
- Indigenous Peoples Studies/Education
9. Teacher Education
- Special Needs Education
- Culture and Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Sports and Exercise Science
- Secondary Education majors in Science and Mathematics
10. Multi and Interdisciplinary Cluster
- Agro-Forestry
- Agribusiness
- Disaster Risk Management
- Climate Change
- Renewable/Sustainable Energy
- Data Science and Analytics
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Source: Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
