Application for PSHS 2023
National Competitive Examination (NCE)
for SY 2024-2025
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
A current Grade 6 (SY 2023-2024) elementary pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the PSHS National Competitive Examination.
He / She must:
- has a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student’s report card; (If the student’s grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch.)
- a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- not be more than 15 years-old by June 30, 2024;
- has at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card on S.Y. 2022-2023);
- has not previously applied for admission in PSHS; and,
- preferably in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
Interested student applicants may apply via online platform through https://nce.pshs.edu.ph/
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Walk-in Applicants
- Fully accomplished application form, download at https://pshs.edu.ph/ (incomplete form will not be processed);
- Recent 1 x 1 ID pictures
- Non-refundable PHP 300 processing fee for private school students (based on the applicant’s Grade 5 school);
- Free or no processing fee for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools;
- Certified true copy of report card (S.Y. 2022-2023) by the class adviser or principal
- If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch; and,
- Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.
Online Applicants
- Scanned/Digitized copy of most recent 1×1 ID pictures;
- Scanned/Digitized copy of Proof of Payment of the PHP 300 processing fee for students who were admitted on a private school on fifth Grade (payment can be made on https://nce.pshs.edu.ph/);
- Free or no processing fee for public school students and students with full scholarship from private schools;
- Scanned/Digitized file of the certified true copy of report card (S.Y. 2022-2023) by the class adviser or principal;
- Scanned/Digitized copy of certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch if the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%; and,
- Certification from the private school if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES
- Free tuition fee
- Free loan of textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups
- Free use of school facilities and laboratories
- Dormitory accommodation (if applicable)
Downloadable copy of Application Form
NCE Online Application website: nce.pshs.edu.ph
** Application starts on June 13, 2023
** The deadline for filing of application is on October 13, 2023.