DepEd–CHED LINGAP Scholarship 2026–2027: 870 Slots, Eligibility and Application Updates

Published: October 13, 2026 ·
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Updated October 13, 2026. The Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are implementing the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors (LINGAP), a graduate scholarship initiative for eligible DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel who want to pursue advanced studies in guidance, counseling and psychology. The program is intended to expand the pool of qualified school guidance professionals and strengthen support for learners’ well-being.

LINGAP Scholarship 2026–2027: 870 slots and ₱182.055 million

At the Fourth Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee meeting in Dumaguete City on October 9, 2026, DepEd, CHED and TESDA reported that 870 scholarship slots had been opened for academic year 2026–2027, supported by a ₱182.055 million appropriation. The agencies said 230 scholars had been formally endorsed by DepEd to CHED at the time of the announcement. Nine scholars from the Negros Island Region were also formally recognized. These figures describe the program’s implementation, not an announcement that applications are currently open.

Who is LINGAP for?

The program targets DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel seeking graduate education and professional development in guidance, counseling or psychology. The detailed eligibility rules, nomination requirements, priority qualifications, participating institutions and service obligations must be checked against the current DepEd–CHED joint memorandum circular and applicable regional or schools division calls for nominations. It is not a general undergraduate scholarship for all college students.

Benefits and scholarship coverage

LINGAP supports graduate study and professional development. The government’s October announcement confirms the overall appropriation and available slots, but it does not specify a uniform individual tuition allowance, stipend, travel grant or other per-scholar amount. Applicants should not assume a particular benefit package without checking the official scholarship agreement and current implementing guidelines.

How to apply or get nominated

  • Check official DepEd, CHED and your DepEd regional or schools division announcements for the current LINGAP call for nominations.
  • Ask your school’s or division’s personnel, human resources or guidance office whether an active nomination cycle is available and which forms and endorsements are required.
  • Review the current joint memorandum circular and official local memo for the approved graduate programs, document checklist, selection procedure and deadlines.
  • Submit documents only through the official channel specified in that memorandum. Do not pay anyone promising guaranteed LINGAP scholarship approval.

Application status as of October 13, 2026: Earlier DepEd offices circulated calls for nominations during 2026, but the October 9 government announcement did not establish a newly opened nationwide application period or a nationwide deadline. Availability may depend on your DepEd region or division and current implementation stage.

Why DepEd and CHED launched LINGAP

The agencies established LINGAP through a joint memorandum circular signed in June 2026. The program aims to help address shortages of qualified guidance and counseling personnel, improve learner access to professional support and strengthen school-based mental-health services. TESDA reported the program’s progress as part of the broader One Education coordination effort.

Frequently asked questions

Is LINGAP open to all students? No. The program is designed for qualified DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel pursuing graduate studies.

Are all 870 slots still available? The October report did not state how many places remain available for new nominees. It reported 870 slots opened and 230 scholars formally endorsed to CHED.

Where can I find an application link? Refer to the official DepEd regional/division call for nominations or CHED/DepEd implementing circular. No new nationwide application link was confirmed in the October announcement.

Official sources and related scholarship guides

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