07/07/2026
TES UPDATE๐ฃ
Applications for the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) are now opening in select universities and colleges for Academic Year 2026โ2027.
TES is a grant-in-aid program under UniFAST that helps support the full or partial cost of tertiary education for qualified Filipino students enrolled in State Universities and Colleges, CHED-recognized Local Universities and Colleges, and private Higher Education Institutions.
Under the current UniFAST information, TES benefits start at โฑ20,000 per academic year for students in SUCs and LUCs, and โฑ27,000 per academic year for students in private HEIs, subject to prioritization and availability of funds. Additional benefits may also apply for qualified persons with disabilities and board or licensure exam takers.
HOW TO APPLY? scholarship.com.ph/ched-tertiary-education-subsidy
For AY 2026โ2027, UniFAST lists priority categories that include enrolled students from households in the most updated Listahanan, or applicable DSWD-certified lists and other qualified priority groups, subject to ranking and fund availability.
Unlike some scholarship programs with one centralized public application portal, TES application schedules and procedures may vary depending on the school. Some higher education institutions have already started posting their own application announcements, while others may release separate instructions through their scholarship office, student affairs office, registrar, or official page.
Students who want to apply are advised to monitor the official announcement of their own school, as deadlines, requirements, application links, and submission procedures may differ per institution.