Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (CHED SIKAP) provides opportunities for Higher Education Institution (HEI) teaching and non-teaching personnel, or former HEI teaching or non-teaching personnel seeking advanced studies in identified universities and colleges in the Philippines.
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II. FULL-TIME STUDY
A. Eligibility Requirements for Full-Time Study
a. Filipino Citizen;
b. The applicant must undertake and complete her/his graduate studies in an eligible graduate program offered by any of the following:
i. Autonomous / Deregulated Institutions;
ii. State Universities and Colleges (SUC) designated as Level III or higher;
iii. Center of Excellence (COE) or Center of Development (COD);
iv. A program accredited as or whose equivalent undergraduate program is accredited as Program Level III or higher; OR
v. Mindanao State University (MSU) and its constituent units, or the University of the Philippines (UP) and its constituent units
c. Applicant is Teaching or Non-Teaching Personnel who are employed or separated from service/discharged within 12 months from date of application, including those under the basic or technical education divisions or departments, by any of the following HEIs:
i. An HEI duly recognized by CHED; or
ii. An HEI duly recognized by the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE);
iii. Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Institutional Recognition (IR) issued by CHED;
d. For those employed, must have an approved study leave for full-time study from the start of the scholarship and for the duration of study or, an issued certification of deloading of teaching units/work responsibilities/assignment from the Head of the Human Resource Office or its equivalent and attested by the HEI President or its equivalent;
e. For those previously employed:
i. Must be separated from service/discharged within the last twelve (12) months at the time of application;
ii. The separation from service/discharge was not due to an administrative charge, dismissal or just causes as attested by a certification issued by the Head of the Human Resource Office of the previous employer.
f. Must be physically fit and mentally prepared to undertake and complete graduate work as supported by a medical certificate;
g. Age is not more than 50 years old within 6 months from the date of application (i.e. will not turn 51 in the next 6 months from date of submitted application);
Documentary Requirements for Full-Time Study
a. Application Form*
b. Curriculum Vitae (CV)*
c. Certificate of Employment*
d. Certificate of Eligibility and Undertaking*
e. Release Form or Certification Issued by the Head of the Human Resource Office or its equivalent and attested by the President or its equivalent for full-time study*
f. Certification from previous employer that the separation from service/discharged is not due to the fault of the faculty/HEI personnel (for those previously employed);*
g. Proof of trainings attended, published works or research presented
h. Recommendation Forms (Former Professor, Peer and Immediate Supervisor)*
i. Birth Certificate or Passport (Proof of Citizenship)
j. Medical Certificate*
k. Proof of Admission to the DHEI or eligible program
l. Transcript of Records (for every undergraduate and graduate/post-graduate degree attained)
m. Draft Re-entry Action Plan
n. Copy of Valid Government ID
o. Supporting documents for the provided details in the CV and Application Form
p. Clearance from CHED Office or Grant-issuing Government Office/Agency on previously availed scholarship/grant (if applicable)
PART-TIME STUDY
A. Eligibility Requirements for Part-Time Study
- Filipino Citizen
- The applicant must undertake and complete her/his graduate studies in an eligible graduate program offered by designated Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) which are:
a. Autonomous/Deregulated Institutions;
b. State Universities and Colleges (SUC) designated as Level III and above;
c. Center of Excellence (COE) or Center of Development (COD);
d. A program accredited as or whose equivalent undergraduate program is a accredited as Program Level III or above; OR
e. Mindanao State University (MSU) and its constituent units or the University of the Philippines (UP) and its constituent units
3. Applicants must be Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel including those under the basic or technical education divisions or departments, who wish to pursue and complete a graduate degree on PART-TIME STUDY. They must be existing personnel of any of the following HEIs with a plantilla/regular item, including those with temporary appointment or those with contract of service/contractual employment status:
a. An HEI duly recognized by CHED;
b. An HEI duly recognized by the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE);
c. Local University and Colleges (LUCs) with Institutional Recognition (IR) issued by CHED
4. Employment Status of Applicants
a. Full-time Faculty or HEI Personnel with plantilla/tenured items with minimum performance rating of “Very Satisfactory” or its equivalent in the past three (3) years of continuous service to the sending higher education institution (SHEI) at the time of application;
b. Full-time Faculty or HEI Personnel with temporary or probationary appointments with minimum performance rating of “Very Satisfactory” or its equivalent for the past one (1) year in the SHEI;
c. Contractual or Contract of Service HEI Personnel with Full-Time Equivalent Teaching Load / Work Load with existing contract with the SHEI at the time of the application with a minimum performance rating of “Very Satisfactory” or its equivalent at the time of application for the past one (1) year;
d. Part-time Contractual or Contract of Service Faculty with an existing contract with the SHEI at the time of the application and have continuously served the SHEI as full-time/part-time faculty for 3 cumulative academic years (AY) with a minimum performance rating/Student Evaluation of Teachers (SET) of “Very Satisfactory” or equivalent
5. For applicants classified under D1, D2 and D3, the proposed thesis/dissertation is aligned with the research and development agenda of either the SHEI and/or DHEI as attested by the HEI President or its equivalent
6. Must secure a permit to study from the SHEI President or its equivalent and duly endorsed by the Faculty and Staff Development Committee or its equivalent;
7. Must be physically fit and mentally prepared to undertake and complete graduate work as supported by a medical certificate;
8. For applicants classified under C1 and C2, age is not more than 50 years old within 6 months from the date of application (i.e. will not turn 51 in the next 6 months from date of submitted application).
Application process:
1. Check the eligibility requirement.
2. Generate your Application Number here.
3. Download and Accomplish the Documentary Requirements.
4. Submit the complete scholarship package:
- For DHEI Model submit it to your Delivering Higher Education Institution
- For Individual Model, submit to the CHED RO (where applicant will be receiving instruction)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS OPEN
For further inquiries, kindly contact your CHED Regional Office.
Source : CHED SIKAP