CHED RO V reopens SIKAP grants, pushes HEI faculty, staff to level up
AdministrationWith its firm push to strengthen human capital in higher education, the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office V has reopened applications for the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program or SIKAP — a flagship initiative that equips faculty and non-teaching staff of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with graduate-level credentials. Now coursed through the Sending HEI Nomination track, the program signals a renewed call for institutions to invest in their people. CHED RO V urges HEIs across Bicol to nominate deserving personnel who are ready to advance their expertise through postgraduate studies in CHED-recognized universities and colleges nationwide. SIKAP, long seen as a lifeline for many in the academe looking to upskill, covers key academic costs and living support, ensuring scholars can focus fully on their studies. CHED eyes this wave of applications as a critical step toward academic excellence, faculty development, and institutional resilience. Applications are open until September 8, 2025, with CHED reminding HEIs that the clock is ticking on a rare chance to strengthen their academic workforce. For full program details and requirements, applicants are directed to visit ched.gov.ph/sikap.
