Hong Life CalculatorsRanking formula
Final score = (GWA points × 70%) + (income points × 30%) + additional points (10 points for Special Equity Groups, capped at 10).
| GWA | Points |
|---|---|
| 99–100 | 100 |
| 97–98 | 90 |
| 95–96 | 80 |
| 93–94 | 70 |
| 91–92 | 60 |
| 90 and below | 50 |
| Combined annual gross income | Points |
|---|---|
| ₱0 – ₱500,000 | 100 |
| ₱500,001 – ₱750,000 | 90 |
| ₱750,001 – ₱1,000,000 | 80 |
| ₱1,000,001 – ₱1,250,000 | 70 |
| ₱1,250,001 – ₱1,500,000 | 60 |
| ₱1,500,001 – ₱1,750,000 | 50 |
| ₱1,750,001 – ₱2,000,000 | 40 |
Eligibility
| Higher Education track | TVET Diploma track | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | Top 5 of graduating class, or GWA of at least 95% (or equivalent) | GWA of at least 90% (or equivalent) |
| Income | Combined parents’/guardian’s annual gross income ₱2,000,000 or less | Same |
Example: GWA 96% (80 points) and income ₱600,000 (90 points) → 80 × 0.7 + 90 × 0.3 = 56 + 27 = 83.0. We place a GWA with decimals in the band of its whole-number part (for example 96.8 → 95–96).
FAQ
What GWA do I need for the CHED merit scholarship?
For the Higher Education track, at least 95% – or be in the top 5 of your graduating class. For the TVET Diploma track, at least 90%.
Does family income matter?
Yes. Income is 30% of the score, and combined parents’ or guardian’s gross income must be ₱2,000,000 a year or less.
What is the passing score?
There is none published: slots are limited by funding, so applicants are ranked by score within the available slots.
Sources (checked 10 November 2026): CHED Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2026 – Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program guidelines and FAQ (CHED Caraga, April 2026). Estimate, not an official result.