The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office I, through the Local Graduate Scholarships Office (LGSO), conducted the Ceremonial MOA Signing and Orientation on the 2025 SIKAP Grant for Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) on September 4, 2025.
The activity formalized CHED’s partnership with DHEIs in supporting faculty members who will pursue graduate studies under the SIKAP Grant. The orientation also detailed the roles, responsibilities, and program guidelines to ensure effective implementation.
In her message, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV highlighted the significance of the event, saying: “This activity goes beyond the signing of documents or the usual orientation. It is about strengthening our shared vision of creating meaningful opportunities for growth—for both higher education institutions and scholars—through SIKAP.”
The following Delivering Higher Education Institutions participated in the activity:
1. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus
2.Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus
3. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – South La Union Campus
4. Lyceum-Northwestern UniversityMariano Marcos State University
5. Mariano Marcos State Uiversity
6. Panpacific University Inc.
7. Pangasinan State University
8. Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union Inc.
9. University of Northern Philippines

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