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Faculty and Staff at Benilde Can Now Apply for CHED’s SIKAP Grant

11 August 2025

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is now accepting applications for the SIKAP Grant (Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program), a national initiative that supports graduate studies for qualified faculty and staff in higher education institutions. This opportunity is open to all Benildean personnel who meet CHED’s eligibility criteria and are ready to pursue advanced academic training.

Under the SIKAP Grant, full-time and part-time faculty and staff may receive financial support for tuition, thesis/dissertation expenses, and other academic costs. Applicants must be employed in a CHED-recognized HEI (such as Benilde) and enrolled in a CHED-recognized graduate program within the Philippines.

Benilde proudly offers a range of graduate programs designed to equip professionals with advanced skills, global perspectives, and industry-relevant expertise. Eligible applicants are encouraged to consider enrolling in one of the following Benilde programs:

  • Master of Digital Media (MDM)
  • Master in Human Resource Management (MHRM)
  • Master in International Business (MIB)
  • Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (MSTHM)
  • Doctor in Tourism and Hospitality Management (DTHM)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism and Hospitality Management by Research (PHD-THM)

Whether you’re deepening your expertise in digital innovation, global business, HR leadership, or tourism and hospitality, Benilde’s graduate offerings provide a supportive and future-focused academic environment.

Deadline for submission of applications is August 22, 2025. Interested faculty and staff are encouraged to begin preparing their documents early.

For inquiries and complete application details, please visit CHED’s official SIKAP page.

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