CHED Scholarship Program for Future Statisticians (ESTATISTIKOLAR)
| Eligibility Requirements | Documentary Requirements |
| Application Procedure | Financial Assistance |
| Issuances | |
CHED Scholarship Program for Future Statisticians (Estatistikolar) for AY 2025-2026 is now open!
The deadline for submission is until August 15, 2025.
OVERVIEW
The CHED Scholarship Program for Future Statisticians (Estatistikolar) addresses the identified dearth of statisticians/data scientists in the Philippines and develops human capital for this field. In response to this need, the CHED shall provide a scholarship to qualified students who will or are enrolled in 1) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Statistics, BS in Applied Statistics, and programs identified by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), with Government Recognition (GR) or Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) 2) Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) with GR or State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) or Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Institutional Recognition (IR).
SCOPE AND COVERAGE
The Estatistikolar covers college Filipino students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Additional points in the ranking shall be given to applicants belonging to the special equity groups pursuant to the following laws: Underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, Magna Carta Law for the poor under RA No. 11291, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act under RA 11861 as amended, Senior Citizens under RA 9994, and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) under RA 8371, and other relevant legislation that gives priority to the marginalized group, such as the first-generation students who are the first in their families to attend college or university. Applicants from these groups must still meet the minimum qualification requirements and shall be ranked in accordance with the program’s selection criteria.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Filipino citizen
- Graduate of a Senior High school in the Philippines with a minimum GWA of 85% or its equivalent;
- For second- to fourth-year college students, a minimum GWA of 80% or its equivalent; and
- Combined annual gross income of parents or legal guardian should not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP500,000.00)
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
- Accomplished Application Form;
- Copy of Birth certificate issued by National Statistics Office (NSO) or Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
- For senior high school graduate, a certified true copy of the Form 138 [Learner’s Progress Report card or School Form 9 (SF9)] duly signed by the registrar or an authorized representative of the senior high school attended;
- For second- to fourth-year college students, a certified true copy of Grades from last semester attended;
- The student applicants shall submit any one (1) of the following documents, whichever is applicable:
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or legal guardian;
- Certificate of Tax Exemption/Non-Filer issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
- Certified true copy of latest contract or proof of income for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and Seafarers;
- Social Case Study Report issued by the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (C/MSWDO);
- Other Requirements, if applicable:
- Applicant’s PWD ID issued by C/MSWDO or Certification of Disability issued by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO);
- Solo Parent ID of applicant or his/her parent issued by C/MSWDO;
- Applicant’s Senior Citizen ID issued by C/MSWDO;
- Certification issued by Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) or C/MSWDO to Underprivileged and Homeless family;
- Social Case Study Report issued by C/MSWDO covered under Magna Carta for the Poor and/or First-Generation Students;
- Certification issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to the Indigenous People.
- Notarized Certificate of Guardianship issued by the legal guardian of the student applicant, if applicable.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This scholarship program shall cover tuition and other school fees (TOSF) and a stipend, including book/connectivity allowance per semester of a given academic year until the completion of the degree program.
SUCs/LUCs
| Program | Particulars | Per Semester | Per AY |
| Full-SSP | TOSF | Free Higher Education (FHE) | |
| Stipend (7,000.00 x 5 months) | 35,000.00 | 70,000.00 | |
| Book/Connectivity Allowance (5,000.00 per semester) | 5,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |
|
Total |
40,000.00 | 80,000.00 | |
Private HEIs
| Program | Particulars | Per Semester | Per AY |
| Full-PESFA | TOSF | 20,000.00 | 40,000.00 |
| Stipend (7,000.00 x 5 months) | 35,000.00 | 70,000.00 | |
| Book/Connectivity Allowance (5,000.00 per semester) | 5,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |
|
Total |
60,000.00 | 120,000.00 | |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Prepare the complete documentary requirements
- Scan the documentary requirements clearly.
- Send the application and documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office.
ESTATISTIKOLAR APPLICATION FORM
For inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.
FORMS
Annex A – Scholarship Application Form (front) | data privacy consent (back)
Annex B-1 – Notice of Award (NOA)
Annex B-2 – Scholarship Contract
Annex C – Official Ranklist
Annex D – Masterlist
Annex E-1 – Database of Beneficiaries
Annex E-2 – Database for Transaction and Monitoring
Annex F – StuFAP Forms (by status, cy level, sex, type of HEI, special group, graduates, liquidation report form)
Annex G – HEIs Billing Statement Form
Annex H – Template Request Form
Annex I – Graduate Exit Form
Annex J – Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Annex K – Template Letter to Scholar
ISSUANCES