Hong Life CalculatorsBenefits per academic year
| Benefit | Higher Education track | TVET Diploma track |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and other school fees | Private HEIs: up to ₱45,000 · SUCs/LUCs: covered under RA 10931 | Public and private TVIs: up to ₱70,000 |
| Stipend | ₱45,000 | ₱40,000 |
| Other | Academic Excellence Incentive ₱18,000 per term (top 15 scholars per region) | Book and connectivity allowance ₱10,000 |
How it is calculated
Per year = tuition subsidy (your TOSF, capped) + stipend + other allowance. Fees above the cap are paid by the scholar. Example: private HEI with ₱60,000 fees → ₱45,000 tuition + ₱45,000 stipend = ₱90,000 a year; you pay ₱15,000; four years = ₱360,000.
FAQ
Does the scholarship cover all my tuition?
At SUCs and LUCs tuition is already free under RA 10931. At private HEIs the scholarship pays up to ₱45,000 a year; you pay any amount above that.
How much is the monthly allowance?
The stipend is ₱45,000 per academic year on the HE track (₱40,000 on the TVET track). How it is released is set in the program’s guidelines.
Who gets the Academic Excellence Incentive?
The top 15 scholars per region on the HE track receive ₱18,000 per term.
Sources (checked 10 November 2026): CHED Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2026 – Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program guidelines and FAQ (CHED Caraga). Estimate, not an official award.