Scholarship Program for Future Medical Technologists and Pharmacists (MTP-SP)
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Scholarship Program for Future Medical Technologists and Pharmacists for AY 2025-2026 is now OPEN!
There are 168 slots available.
The deadline for submission is on July 5, 2025.
OVERVIEW
The Scholarship Program for Future Medical Technologists and Pharmacists is an initiative by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) aimed at strengthening the healthcare workforce in the Philippines. It provides financial assistance to qualified students pursuing degrees in Medical Technology and Pharmacy. The program supports students from underserved areas and those committed to serving in the public health sector after graduation. By investing in future health professionals, the scholarship contributes to improving access to quality healthcare services nationwide.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines;
- Senior high school graduate from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand or students in the higher year levels of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy Programs with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 80% or its equivalent;
- For incoming students, passed the entrance examinations and complied with other related requirements for admission into a bachelor degree of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or Pharmacy in the identified participating SUCs or PHEIs where the scholar intends to enroll;
- For continuing students, as long as they have complied with the academic requirements in the latest term/semester without any failed subjects preceding their scholarship application; and
- Combined annual gross income of parent/s, guardian which does not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 400,000.00), or in cases where the income exceeds Php 400,000.00 an applicant must present a written certification or medical findings of illness of a family member, or school certifications of two or more dependents enrolled in college.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
- Photocopy of Birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registry or Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA);
- Duly certified true copy of Form 138 for incoming first-year students eligible for college or duly certified true copy of grades for the latest term/semester attended for applicants with earned units in college;
- The student-applicants shall submit any one (1) of the following documents whichever is applicable as proof of income:
- Certificate of Low Income or Indigence from their Barangay;
- Certificate of Tax Exemption/Non-Filer from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
- Case Study Report from City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office;
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parent/s or guardian; or
- Latest copy of contract or proof of income may be considered for children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and seafarers.
- Other Requirement (if applicable): those applicants belonging to IPs, residing in GIDAs or areas with IP communities, and belonging to the special group of persons shall submit certifications and/or Identification Cards (IDs) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The CHED/CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO) and the identified participating SUCs or PHEIs, in coordination with other stakeholders, shall advocate and disseminate information on the program, its application and selection process, and the general provisions, through a call for scholarship application together with the list of identified participating SUCs or PHEIs which shall be issued every academic year (AY), subject to availability of funds.
- Prepare the complete documentary requirements.
- Accomplish the Scholarship Application Form (Annex A).
- Accomplish the Scholar’s Commitment to Render Service Obligation (Annex B).
- Submit the all requirements to the identified participating SUCs or PHEIs:
BS Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
| Region | Name of HEI |
| II | Cagayan State University |
| IV | Adventist University of the Philippines |
| Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo | |
| VI | University of San Agustin |
| VII | Southwestern University PHINMA |
| X | Liceo de Cagayan University |
| XI | San Pedro College |
| University of Immaculate Conception | |
| NCR | Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation |
BS Pharmacy
| Region | Name of HEI |
| I | Mariano Marcos State University |
| Urdaneta City University | |
| II | Saint Paul University Philippines |
| IV | Sacred Heart College of Lucena |
| University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna | |
| Our Lady of Fatima University-Antipolo | |
| VI | University of San Agustin |
| VII | Southwestern University PHINMA |
| X | Liceo de Cagayan University |
| XI | San Pedro College |
| University of Immaculate Conception | |
| NCR | Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation |
For inquiries, kindly contact your respective CHED Regional Office.
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