CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
The Medical Scholarship and Return Service (MSRS) Program is now accepting applications for interested incoming and ongoing Doctor of Medicine students for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027.
The MSRS Program provides support to deserving Filipino students pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree in partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in exchange for return service in underserved communities after graduation.
Who may apply?
• Filipino citizens and not more than 51 years old at the time of application
• Graduating or a graduate of an appropriate undergraduate program identified as a prerequisite for a Doctor of Medicine degree, from any HEI duly recognized by CHED, including a direct entrant to the Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine (INTARMED) Program who satisfactorily completes the first two (2) years of the Program
• Students enrolled or admitted in an MSRS partner HEI
• Applicants who obtained a National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) score mandated by CHED and required by the partner HEIs where the student intends to enroll in.
Scholarship Benefits:
• Tuition and other school fees
• Subsidies and allowances
• One-time board review/licensure fees
• Medical and Accidental insurances
Deadline of Submission: July 13, 2026
Apply through the MSRS Application Portal: bit.ly/MSRS-Apply
For complete guidelines and list of partner HEIs, visit the official CHED website at ched.gov.ph/stufaps
Take the first step toward becoming a doctor for the Filipino people. Apply now and be part of the next generation of medical professionals committed to public service!
