SIDA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM A.Y 2025-2026

SUGARCANE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT (SIDA) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is accepting applications for the SIDA Scholarship Program A.Y 2025-2026. This opportunity is for graduate & undergraduate students who are children or dependents of SRA-certified Sugarcane Industry Workers or Small Sugarcane Farmers.
Visit the SRA Mill District Office nearest you to inquire

Benefits

The SIDA scholarship program provides comprehensive financial support, including coverage for tuition and other school-related fees, as well as stipends and allowances to assist with students’ academic needs.

This assistance is intended to help lessen the financial challenges faced by qualified Scholars and ensure they have the necessary resources to pursue their education.

Below is an overview of the financial benefits provided to eligible students under the CHED Sugarcane Industry Development Act Scholarship.

Undergraduate Program

Regular Allowances
TYPE	Total Cost Per Academic Year
a. Stipend	Php 100,000.00 (Php 10,000/month for 10 months)
b. Book allowance and other learning materials	Php 10,000 (Php 5,000 / semester)
Total	Php 110,000.00

Other Allowances
TYPE	Total Cost Per Academic Year
a. Thesis and/or OJT allowance	Php 75,000.00
b. One-time attendance in local conference/fora	Php 15,000

Graduate Program

Regular Allowances
TYPE	Total Cost Per Academic Year
a. Tuition and Other School Fees	Php 60,000 (Php 30,000 / semester)
b. Stipend	Php 100,000.00 (Php 10,000/month for 10 months)
c. Book allowance and other learning materials	Php 10,000 (Php 5,000 / semester)
Total	Php 175,000.00

Other Allowances
TYPE	Total Cost Per Academic Year
a. Dissertation Allowance (Doctoral)	Php 100,000.00
b. Thesis Allowance	Php 75,000.00
c. One-time attendance in local conference/fora	Php 15,000

Eligibility

To qualify for the CHED Sugarcane Industry Development Act Scholarship, Scholars must meet the following requirements based on their program level:

Undergraduate Program:

1. Filipino citizen: Scholars must be Filipino citizens to qualify for the scholarship program.
2. Graduate of senior high school or with earned college academic units aligned with the identified degree programs
3. Meets the entry-level requirements set by the identified State University or College (SUC)
4. Certified by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as a child or dependent of a Sugarcane Industry Worker or Small Sugarcane Farmer
5. Combined annual gross income of parents or legal guardian does not exceed ₱400,000.00

Graduate Program:

1. Filipino citizen: Scholars must be Filipino citizens to qualify for the scholarship program.
2. Holder of a related undergraduate degree & meets the entry-level requirements of the identified SUC for a master’s or doctoral program
3. Certified by the SRA as a child or dependent of a Sugarcane Industry Worker or Small Sugarcane Farmer
4. Combined annual gross income of parents, guardian, or spouse does not exceed ₱500,000.00

Requirements

Below are the required documents for the CHED Sugarcane Industry Development Scholarship application:

1. Academic Requirements:
   • For senior high school students – Duly certified copy of grades for Grade 11 and the first semester of Grade 12
   • For lifelong learners eligible for college – High School Report Card
   • For applicants with earned college units or currently enrolled – Duly certified copy of grades from the latest semester/term attended
   • For ALS passers – Duly certified copy of ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Test Passer Certificate
   • For PEPT passers – Duly certified copy of PEPT Certificate indicating advancement to the next level
2. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended
3. 3. Certification from SRA confirming the applicant is a child or dependent of a sugarcane industry worker or small sugarcane farmer
4. Proof of income – submit any of the following:
   • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of applicant/spouse/parents/guardians (if employed)
   • Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
   • Certificate of No Income from BIR
   • Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay
   • Certificate or Case Study from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
   • For children of OFWs or seafarers – Latest copy of contract or any valid proof of income
5. Notice of admission from a State University or College (SUC)
6. Proof that the student belongs to a special group (if applicable)

Graduate Program Requirements

• Diploma and Transcript of Records (TOR) of baccalaureate/master’s degree, or approved thesis/dissertation proposal endorsed by the Technical Working Group (TWG)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended
• Certification from SRA confirming the applicant is a child or dependent of a sugarcane industry worker or small sugarcane farmer
• Proof of income – submit any of the following:
• Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of applicant/spouse/parents/guardians (if employed)
• Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
• Certificate of No Income from BIR
• Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay
• Certificate or Case Study from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
• Proof that the student belongs to a special group (if applicable)

Application Links

1. Commission on Higher Education. (n.d.). Sugarcane Industry Development Act – Scholarship Grant Program (SIDA-SGP). Retrieved June 23, 2025, from https://ched.gov.ph/sida-sgp/
2. Sugar Regulatory Administration. (n.d.). Human Resource Development Program. Retrieved June 23, 2025, from https://www.sra.gov.ph/sida/HRDProgram
3. Sugar Regulatory Administration. (n.d.). SIDA Scholarship Guidelines. Retrieved June 23, 2025, from https://www.sra.gov.ph/view_file/sida_scholarship_gudelines/HjSHiw5ReC4rk7j

Apply Now

Interested Scholars May inquire at the Nearest SRA Mill District Office.

Scholarship Deadline

The SIDA Scholarship Program Deadline is on : July 31, 2025

source:CHED