CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) 2026 Application Guide

Are you a medical student enrolled in a State University or College (SUC) and looking for financial assistance?

The CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) 2026 may help support your medical education through cash grant assistance.

In this guide, you will learn about the qualifications, requirements, benefits, and application process for the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) 2026.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs), applicants must meet the following citizenship and academic requirements:

Citizenship

• Must be a Filipino citizen.

Academic Qualifications

• High school graduate; or
• College student with earned units in a CHED-recognized program from a Private Higher Education Institution (HEI), State University or College (SUC), or Local University or College (LUC) with at least a passing General Weighted Average (GWA); or
• Passer of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) or Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT).

Requirements:

To apply for the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs), applicants must prepare and submit the required documents. One of the required documents is the accomplished Application Form (Annex “A”), which can be downloaded using the link below.

Required Document:

• Application Form (Annex “A”)

Benefits:

The CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) provides tuition fee support and financial assistance to help medical students with their educational expenses. Qualified student-grantees may receive the following benefits:

• Tuition Fee Subsidy – Actual tuition fee per academic year
• Book Allowance – Php 14,000 per academic year
• Uniform Allowance – Php 6,000 per academic year
• Experiential Learning Activities Allowance – Php 10,000 per academic year
• Living Allowance – Php 7,000 per academic year

Total Financial Assistance: Php 37,000 per academic year, excluding the actual tuition fee subsidy.

Priority Courses:

The CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) is intended for students taking the Doctor of Medicine program. To qualify for the grant, applicants must be enrolled in the priority course offered by participating State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

Partner School:

The CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) is available to qualified Filipino medical students enrolled in participating State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) offering the Doctor of Medicine program. Below is the list of partner schools covered by the program:

State University and College (SUC)	Location
Bicol University	Daraga, Albay
Cagayan State University	Carig, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Mariano Marcos State University	Quiling Sur, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
Mindanao State University	Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
University of Northern Philippines	Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine	Pedro Gil, Manila
University of the Philippines Manila School of Health Sciences	Palo, Leyte
West Visayas State University	Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City

Application Deadline:

If you plan to apply for the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs), make sure to submit your application before the start of the Academic Year (AY) you are applying for. Late applications may not be accepted.

Note: Applications for the CHED MTP-SP (Medical Technologists and Pharmacists Scholarship Program) are currently CLOSED. Applicants should wait for the official announcement from CHED regarding the next application opening.

How to Apply:

To apply for the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs), follow the application steps below and prepare all the required documents before submitting your application.

• Applicant submits the accomplished CGMS-SUCs Application Form 
• directly to the SUC concerned together with the required documents before the start of academic year applied;
  • SUC evaluates the documents of applicants;
  • SUC issues Notice of Award (NOA) using Annex “B”; and
  • Applicant accepts NOA. 

About the CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs):

The Implementing Guidelines for the CHED Cash Grants to Medical students enrolled In State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) are jointly issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), aims to provide tuition fee subsidy and financial assistance to all medical students enrolled in identified SUCs offering Doctor of Medicine Program. 

If you are interested, you can read the scholarship program to stay updated.

Final Thoughts:

The CHED Cash Grant to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs) helps medical students by providing financial assistance for their studies.

If you meet the qualifications, prepare all the required documents and submit your application on time. This program can help reduce your school expenses and support you in reaching your goal of becoming a doctor.

Reference:

1. Commission on Higher Education. (n.d.). Cash Grants to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (CGMS-SUCs). https://ched.gov.ph/stufaps 
2. Commission on Higher Education. (n.d.). CGMS-SUCs application form. 
3. Commission on Higher Education. (n.d.). CGMS-SUCs flyer. 
4. Commission on Higher Education. (n.d.). Implementing guidelines for the Cash Grants to Medical Students Enrolled in State Universities and Colleges, pursuant to Special Provision Applicable to SUCs, Republic Act No. 10964. 
5. Commission on Higher Education & Department of Budget and Management. (n.d.). Amendments to CHED and DBM Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2018-1.