Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday assured that the Philippine Science High School System will receive an additional P413 million to increase scholarship grants for the first time in a decade, starting in 2026.
The funding is expected to support 10,935 scholars across the country.
Full scholars currently receive P4,000 per month, while partial scholars receive between P500 and P3,500.
Under the new allocation, full scholars will receive P8,000 monthly, effectively doubling their current grant.
Partial scholars will receive a standardized P4,000 per month under the proposed increase.
“It is time to increase the amount we give to our Philippine Science High School scholars,” Gatchalian said.
He said the added funding aims to prevent students from dropping out amid rising education and living costs.
He added that the higher grants will provide additional support to scholars, particularly those from low-income families.
Gatchalian noted that scholarship amounts have not been raised for 10 years, prompting the need for this first adjustment in a decade.
“It is important to ensure that our support for them is sufficient so they can continue their studies and complete the program,” he said.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Gatchalian: Science High School students to receive bigger grants in 2026”
