If you’re applying for CoScho, the CHED CoScho Scholarship Documentary Requirements include a PSA Birth Certificate, PCA Certification, academic record, and proof of income.
The academic record and proof of income you submit depend on your situation. You may also need a Certificate of Good Moral Character, Notice of Admission, or certification from your college or university, depending on where you are in school.
Overview
Requirements to Prepare
Before you start requesting documents, it helps to see the full list first.
Documents you generally need
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PCA Certification
Documents that depend on your situation
- Academic Record
- Proof of Income
You need both an academic record and proof of income, but the exact document is not the same for everyone.
Your academic record depends on where you are in school. Your proof of income depends on your family’s income situation.
Additional documents that may apply to you
- Certificate of Good Moral Character – If you’re an incoming first-year college applicant or transferee.
- Notice of Admission – If you’re an incoming first-year college student or transferee.
- Certification from your college or university – If you’re currently in your second, third, or fourth year of college.
You may also need another document if you belong to one of the groups that can receive five extra points when CoScho ranks applicants.
Which Academic Record Do You Need?
You don’t need every school record below.
The one you need depends on where you are in school.
| Your situation | Academic record you need |
|---|---|
| You’re currently in Senior High School | Certified true copy of your Grade 11 grades and first-semester Grade 12 grades |
| You’ve graduated from Senior High School | Form 138 or SF9 |
| You’re an ALS graduate | Certified true copy of your Grade 12 grades |
| You’ve already earned college units or you’re currently in college | Certified copy of your grades from your latest semester or term |
If you’re currently in Senior High School
You’ll need a certified true copy of your Grade 11 grades and your grades from the first semester of Grade 12.
Your school should certify the copies before you submit them.
If you’ve already graduated from Senior High School
You’ll need your Form 138 or School Form 9 (SF9).
This is your Senior High School report card.
If you’re an ALS graduate
You’ll need a certified true copy of your Grade 12 grades.
If you’re not sure which record your ALS school or learning center should give you, you can ask the office that keeps your records.
If you’ve already earned college units or you’re currently in college
You’ll need a certified copy of your grades from your latest semester or term.
You can request this from your college or university.
Which Proof of Income Can You Submit?
You need proof of income, but you do not need all of the documents below.
You can submit any one of these:
- Latest Income Tax Return or ITR of you and/or your spouse, parents, or guardians, if employed
- BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption
- BIR Certificate of No Income
- BIR Certificate of Low Income showing the actual income amount
- Certificate or Case Study from the City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
An ITR is only one choice.
If your parent or guardian doesn’t have an ITR, you can check which of the other accepted documents fits your family’s situation.
You only need to prepare one accepted proof-of-income document that applies to you.
Additional Requirements That May Apply
The next documents are not required from everyone.
Certificate of Good Moral Character
You’ll need a Certificate of Good Moral Character from your last school attended if you’re:
- an incoming first-year college applicant; or
- a transferee.
You can ask your last school which office gives this certificate.
Notice of Admission
You’ll need a Notice of Admission if you’re:
- an incoming first-year college student; or
- a transferee.
This should come from the college or university that accepted you.
If your school uses another name for its admission document, you can check with the school to make sure it matches what CoScho needs.
Certification from your college or university
If you’re already in your second, third, or fourth year of college, you’ll need a certification from your college or university.
You can submit the original or a certified true copy.
The certification needs to say that:
- you’re currently enrolled in a course included in CoScho’s priority list; and
- you’re not receiving another scholarship paid for by the national government.
A regular Certificate of Enrollment may not be enough if it does not include both details.
Documents for the extra five points
You may receive five extra points if you belong to one of the groups listed below and submit the required proof.
| If this applies to you | Document you may need |
|---|---|
| You’re an Indigenous Peoples applicant | NCIP certification |
| You’re a first-generation college student | Certification from your City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office |
| You’re a person with disability | PWD ID from the proper local government office |
| You’re a solo parent or child of a solo parent | Required Solo Parent document from the City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office |
If you’re a first-generation college student, the social welfare certification needs to say that your parents or guardians and siblings have never attended college or university.
If more than one group applies to you, you still receive only five extra points in total.
What Each Requirement Is For
Here’s a simple way to understand why CoScho asks for each document.
| Requirement | What it helps check |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Your personal and birth information |
| PCA Certification | The required PCA registration of the coconut farmer or farmworker |
| Academic Record | Your grades and where you are in school |
| Proof of Income | Your family’s income |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Your conduct record from your last school |
| Notice of Admission | That a college or university accepted you |
| College or university certification | Your current course, enrollment, and whether you’re receiving another national government scholarship |
| Document for the extra five points | That you belong to one of the groups covered by the extra-point rule |
This table is only a simple explanation. You’ll still need to prepare the exact document listed for your situation.
Where to Get the Requirements
Your documents may come from different schools and government offices.
| Document | Where you can get it |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Philippine Statistics Authority |
| PCA Certification | Philippine Coconut Authority |
| Grade 11 and Grade 12 grades | Your Senior High School |
| Form 138 / SF9 | Your Senior High School |
| ALS Grade 12 grades | Your ALS school, learning center, or office keeping your records |
| Certified college grades | Your college or university |
| ITR | Your existing tax records or through the proper BIR process |
| BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption | Bureau of Internal Revenue |
| BIR Certificate of No Income | Bureau of Internal Revenue |
| BIR Certificate of Low Income | Bureau of Internal Revenue |
| Social welfare Certificate or Case Study | City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office |
| Certificate of Good Moral Character | Your last school attended |
| Notice of Admission | The college or university that accepted you |
| Certification for current college students | Your current college or university |
| NCIP certification | National Commission on Indigenous Peoples |
| PWD ID | The proper local government office |
| Solo Parent document | City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office |
Each school or office may have its own process.
Before you request a document, you can check:
- what you need to bring or submit;
- whether there is a fee;
- how you can request it; and
- how you’ll receive the document.
How Long Does It Take to Get the Requirements?
There is no single waiting time for all CoScho documents.
Your documents come from different schools and offices, so each one may take a different amount of time.
| Document | How long it takes |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Depends on the PSA service you use |
| PCA Certification | Depends on the PCA office and the checking needed |
| School grades | Depends on your school |
| Form 138 / SF9 | Depends on your school |
| BIR document | Depends on the BIR service you need |
| Social welfare document | Depends on your city or municipality |
| Good Moral Certificate | Depends on your school |
| Notice of Admission | Depends on your college or university |
| College certification | Depends on your college or university |
If you need several documents, starting early can give you more time if one takes longer than expected.
How Much Do the Requirements Cost?
There is no single total cost for all CoScho documents.
The amount you spend depends on which documents you need and where you request them.
| Document | Cost |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Depends on the PSA service you use |
| PCA Certification | Check with the PCA office handling your request |
| School records | Depends on your school |
| BIR documents | Depends on the BIR service you need |
| Social welfare documents | Check with your city or municipality |
| Good Moral Certificate | Depends on your school |
| Notice of Admission | Depends on your college or university |
| College certification | Depends on your college or university |
You can check the current fee with the office before paying.
This is safer than assuming that one price applies everywhere.
How to Prepare the Requirements
Once you know which documents you need, you can work through them one at a time.
1. Start with your PSA Birth Certificate and PCA Certification
These are the two general documents on the checklist.
You can first check whether you already have the correct documents or still need to request them.
2. Check which academic record matches you
You may need:
- Grade 11 and first-semester Grade 12 grades;
- Form 138 or SF9;
- ALS Grade 12 grades; or
- your latest college grades.
You don’t need all of them.
3. Check which proof of income fits your family
You don’t automatically need an ITR.
You can look at the accepted choices and prepare the one that matches your family’s income situation.
4. Check whether you need the extra documents
If you’re an incoming first-year college applicant or transferee, you’ll need:
- your Certificate of Good Moral Character; and
- your Notice of Admission.
If you’re already in your second, third, or fourth year of college, you’ll need the required certification from your school.
5. Check whether you can get the extra five points
If one of the listed groups applies to you, you can prepare the document needed to show that you belong to that group.
6. Check your personal information
Your name and other important details should be clear and consistent across your documents.
You can compare your:
- PSA Birth Certificate;
- PCA Certification;
- school records;
- proof of income; and
- application information.
If something doesn’t match, you can ask the school or government office that issued the document what you can do.
7. Check which documents need to be certified
Some school records need a certified copy.
Before scanning them, you can check that any needed:
- signature;
- certification;
- stamp; or
- official mark
is already there.
8. Prepare clear digital copies
The 2026 guidelines say you’ll upload your documents through your application account, preferably as PDF files.
Before uploading, you can check that:
- the whole page is visible;
- the text is easy to read;
- signatures and certifications can be seen;
- there is no strong glare or shadow; and
- nothing important is cut off.
9. Use clear file names
Simple file names can help you avoid uploading the wrong document.
For example:
Surname_BirthCertificate.pdfSurname_PCACertification.pdfSurname_AcademicRecord.pdfSurname_ProofOfIncome.pdf
If the application page gives you a specific file-naming format, use that instead.
10. Keep your own copies
Keep your original documents safe and save copies of everything you upload.
Common Requirement Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some document problems you can watch for before you submit.
1. Preparing the wrong academic record
The school record you need depends on where you are in school.
For example, an SHS graduate needs a different record from someone who is already studying in college.
2. Thinking everyone needs an ITR
You don’t automatically need an ITR.
It’s only one of the accepted proof-of-income choices.
3. Sending a normal screenshot of your grades
If CoScho asks for a certified true copy or certified copy, a normal screenshot is not the same thing.
You can ask your school for the proper certified record.
4. Following an old CoScho requirements list
Some older CoScho requirements are different from the revised 2026 guidelines.
If you see two different lists, use the current 2026 requirements for this application cycle.
5. Using a Barangay Certificate of Indigency as your current proof of income
A Barangay Certificate of Indigency appeared in older CoScho information.
The revised 2026 guidelines instead list:
- latest applicable ITR;
- BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption;
- BIR Certificate of No Income;
- BIR Certificate of Low Income; or
- Certificate or Case Study from your City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
6. Using a Local Civil Registry Birth Certificate instead of the PSA document
Older CoScho information also mentioned a Local Civil Registry Birth Certificate.
The revised 2026 guidelines specifically ask for a Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
7. Using a regular Certificate of Enrollment when you need the special college certification
If you’re already in your second, third, or fourth year of college, your school certification needs to say that:
- you’re enrolled in a course included in CoScho’s priority list; and
- you’re not receiving another scholarship paid for by the national government.
A regular Certificate of Enrollment may not include both details.
8. Forgetting a document that only applies to you
Good Moral, Notice of Admission, the college certification, and documents for the extra five points do not apply to everyone.
Your own situation determines which of them you need.
9. Uploading an unclear file
Before uploading, you can open each file and check that:
- it’s the correct document;
- all needed pages are included;
- the text is readable; and
- no important detail is cut off.
10. Waiting too long to request your documents
Your documents come from different schools and offices.
Starting early gives you more time if something needs to be corrected or requested again.
Final CHED CoScho Scholarship Documentary Requirements Checklist
General documents
- PSA Birth Certificate
- PCA Certification
Documents that depend on your situation
- Correct academic record
- One accepted proof-of-income document
Extra documents, if they apply to you
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Notice of Admission
- Certification from your college or university
- Document for the extra five points
Before you submit
- Your academic record matches where you are in school
- Your proof of income is one of the accepted choices
- Certified copies are used when needed
- Your name and other important information are correct
- All pages are complete and easy to read
- Your files follow the application page requirements
- Your documents are preferably saved as PDF files
- You’ve kept copies of everything you submitted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone need a PSA Birth Certificate?
The revised 2026 guidelines list a Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority without limiting it to one type of applicant.
Does everyone need PCA Certification?
PCA Certification is also listed as one of the main documents without limiting it to a certain school level.
It helps confirm the required registration under the National Coconut Farmers Registry System or NCFRS.
Do I need every proof-of-income document?
No.
You only need one of the accepted proof-of-income documents that fits your situation.
What if my parent doesn’t have an ITR?
An ITR isn’t your only choice.
You can check whether one of these fits your situation:
- BIR Certificate of Tax Exemption;
- BIR Certificate of No Income;
- BIR Certificate of Low Income; or
- Certificate or Case Study from your City or Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
Can I use a Barangay Certificate of Indigency?
The revised 2026 guidelines do not include a Barangay Certificate of Indigency in the current proof-of-income list.
For AY 2026–2027, use one of the income documents listed in the revised guidelines.
Can I use a Local Civil Registry Birth Certificate?
The revised 2026 guidelines specifically ask for a Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
For this application cycle, prepare the PSA-issued copy.
Do my files have to be PDF?
The revised guidelines say you should upload your documents preferably in PDF format.
This means PDF is preferred.
Do I need a Certificate of Good Moral Character?
You’ll need it if you’re an incoming first-year college applicant or transferee.
It should come from your last school.
Do I need a Notice of Admission?
You’ll need it if you’re an incoming first-year college student or transferee.
What if I’m already in college?
If you’ve already earned college units or you’re currently studying in college, you’ll need a certified copy of your grades from your latest semester or term.
If you’re already in your second, third, or fourth year, you’ll also need the required certification from your college or university.
Can more than one person from the same family receive CoScho?
No. The revised guidelines say that only one qualified family member can receive the scholarship at a time.
What if our family income is more than ₱300,000?
The usual limit is a combined annual gross income of ₱300,000 for your parents.
Gross income means the income before deductions.
If your family’s income is above ₱300,000, you may still be considered in some special cases.
The guidelines give examples such as:
- a family member with medical problems; or
- a family with two or more dependents studying in college.
The CHED Regional Office handling your application will decide whether your situation can be considered.
More About the CHED CoScho Scholarship
The sections below give you other useful CHED CoScho Scholarship Program information after you’ve checked the documents you need.
Qualifications
You may qualify if you’re a Filipino citizen and you’re:
- graduating from Senior High School;
- already a Senior High School graduate;
- an ALS graduate; or
- already studying in college and have earned college units in a course covered by the program rules.
You’ll generally need a GWA of at least 80% or its equivalent for the school period that applies to you.
You must also be:
- a coconut farmer registered in the National Coconut Farmers Registry System or NCFRS; or
- a qualified dependent of a registered coconut farmer.
Your parents’ combined annual gross income should generally be ₱300,000 or less.
Only one qualified family member can receive the scholarship at a time.
Priority Courses
CoScho gives 80% of its available scholarship slots to courses that PCA considers helpful to the coconut industry.
The other 20% of slots are for other fields.
The 34 priority courses listed in the revised 2026 guidelines are:
- Bachelor of Science in Agri Eco-Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agri-Fisheries Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Agri-Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness / Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems / Biosystems Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
- Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension Education
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Development Communication
- Bachelor of Science in Development Management
- Bachelor of Science / Arts in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
- Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science in Geology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering / Manufacturing Technology Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Bachelor of Science in Rural Development
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism
If your course isn’t on this list, that doesn’t automatically mean you can’t apply.
The guidelines set aside 20% of available slots for other fields. Your application will still depend on the other CoScho rules, ranking, and available slots.
Benefits
CoScho provides the following regular financial help:
| Benefit | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend | ₱35,000 | ₱70,000 |
| Books and other learning materials | ₱5,000 | ₱10,000 |
| Total regular assistance | ₱40,000 | ₱80,000 |
The stipend can help with costs such as food, educational tours, transportation, projects, medical insurance, internet, and communication.
You may also receive:
| Other assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Thesis allowance | ₱25,000 |
| Internship allowance | ₱10,000 |
| Laptop allowance | ₱30,000 |
The laptop allowance is given during the first year of your scholarship.
The program also has separate rules for:
- tuition help in some private colleges and universities;
- summer or mid-year classes;
- licensure exam review fees; and
- cash awards if you become a licensure exam topnotcher.
Eligible Schools
CoScho can cover study in recognized:
- State Universities and Colleges, often called SUCs;
- Local Universities and Colleges, often called LUCs; and
- private colleges and universities that meet CHED and CoScho requirements.
Your school and course still need to meet the rules that apply to your scholarship.
If you’re unsure whether your school or course is covered, you can check with the CHED Regional Office handling your application.
How to Apply
You’ll submit your CoScho application online through the CHED Regional Office handling your area.
Here’s what happens after that:
- You complete the online application and upload your documents.
- Your CHED Regional Office checks the applications and ranks qualified applicants.
- CHED checks the ranked list and approves the new scholars who can receive funding.
Submitting complete documents does not automatically mean you’ll receive the scholarship.
Your application still needs to pass the checking, ranking, and approval process.
How Are Applicants Ranked?
CoScho uses:
| What CoScho checks | Weight |
|---|---|
| Your grades | 60% |
| Your family’s annual gross income | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
If you belong to one of the groups covered by the extra-point rule and submit the required proof, you may receive five extra points.
You only receive five extra points even if more than one group applies to you.
CHED Regional Office Application Portals
CHED provides the CoScho application links for its regional offices on the official Student Financial Assistance Programs page.
These include:
- CHEDRO I
- CHEDRO II
- CHEDRO III
- CHEDRO IV
- CHEDRO V
- CHEDRO VI
- CHEDRO VII
- CHEDRO VIII
- CHEDRO IX
- CHEDRO X
- CHEDRO XI
- CHEDRO XII
- NCR
- CAR
- CARAGA
- MIMAROPA
- NIR
- BARMM – IX
- BARMM – X
- BARMM – XII
You can use the application link listed for the CHED office that handles your area.
Application Deadline
For AY 2026–2027, CHED’s current CoScho information gives August 31, 2026 as the application deadline.
Because your documents may come from several schools and government offices, starting early can give you more time if something needs to be corrected or requested again.
Return Service
If you become a CoScho scholar, you’ll need to complete one year of return service in the Philippines for every year you received the scholarship.
You need to complete it within two years after you graduate.
The program gives priority to work or service with:
- government offices that work directly with the coconut industry;
- other government offices; or
- private organizations connected with the Philippine coconut industry.
You may also be able to complete your return service through a legitimate agriculture- or coconut-related business if it meets the program’s rules.