Scholarships and grants for college in the Philippines include:
Government programs:
- DOST-SEI undergraduate scholarships (priority science and technology courses)
- CHED scholarships and the Tulong Dunong Program
- Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) under RA 10931
- LGU scholarships (vary by city or province)
Private programs: corporate foundations, private companies and schools offer their own scholarships and financial aid.
Academies with free education:
- Philippine Military Academy (PMA) — cadets receive base pay
- Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)
- Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA)
What it means for you:
- Tuition is already free at state and qualified local universities under RA 10931, so some aid focuses on living costs
- Each program has its own window — note the deadlines early
- Some don't allow combining with other scholarships; read the rules
- Some require service after graduation