The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially released DepEd Memorandum No. 110, s. 2025, announcing the 2025 Annual Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars (ANSYAS) of the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA). This prestigious program invites artistically gifted Grade 6 learners from across the country to apply for full scholarships for School Year 2026–2027.
For families nurturing young talents in dance, music, writing, theater, or visual arts, this is a rare opportunity to access world-class arts education in a government-funded boarding school.
What Is the PHSA Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars?
The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) is a government-run special secondary school dedicated to developing young Filipino artists. Located in Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna, PHSA offers a holistic K to 12 secondary education integrated with intensive arts training.
Through ANSYAS 2025, PHSA seeks to identify children with exceptional artistic potential and mold them into artists of excellence who can represent the Philippines on local and international stages.
Arts Fields Covered by ANSYAS 2025
Applicants may apply under any of the following disciplines:
Dance (Ballet or Folk Dance)
Music (Instrumental or Voice)
Creative Writing
Theater Arts
Visual Arts
Each discipline is guided by master teachers and practicing artists, ensuring both technical excellence and creative growth.
Who Can Apply? | Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2025 Annual Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must have outstanding artistic ability in any of the listed disciplines
Must be a Grade 6 pupil during SY 2025–2026 (public or private school)
Proficient in oral and written English and Filipino
In good physical and mental health
Willing to study in a boarding school environment
These requirements ensure that scholars are academically prepared, artistically capable, and ready for PHSA’s immersive learning setup.
Scholarship Benefits: What Successful Applicants Receive
Students who pass the rigorous screening, testing, and auditions will be awarded a full PHSA scholarship, which includes:
Free tuition fees
Board and lodging at the PHSA campus
Monthly stipend
Individualized arts instruction with master teachers
Opportunities to represent the Philippines in:
International competitions
Arts festivals
Cultural exchange programs
The scholarship is renewable every year, subject to satisfactory academic and non-academic performance.
Application Process and Submission Details
Interested applicants must submit their accomplished PHSA Scholarship Application Form along with other required documents.
Submission options:
📬 By mail:
ANSYAS Committee
Philippine High School for the Arts
Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna 4031
📧 By email:
phsa.ansyas@gmail.com
Applicants are advised to prepare early and ensure all requirements are complete before submission.
Regional Testing and Audition Centers (RTACs)
PHSA will conduct Regional Testing and Auditions for applicants from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The exact schedules and locations will be officially announced through:
PHSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/phsa.edu/
PHSA Website: www.phsa.edu.ph
📌 Important Reminder:
No fees shall be collected at any stage of the ANSYAS process—including registration, testing, and auditions.
Official Contact for Inquiries
For questions and clarifications, you may contact:
Mr. Jeffrey C. Walet
Project Development Assistant, ANSYAS Office
📧 Email: phsa.ansyas@gmail.com
📱 Mobile: 0917-866-3097
Why ANSYAS 2025 Matters
The 2025 Annual Nationwide Search for Young Arts Scholars is more than a scholarship—it is a national investment in Filipino creativity and cultural excellence. Through PHSA, young artists are given the platform, training, and support to hone their craft while receiving quality secondary education.
If your child shows exceptional talent in the arts, ANSYAS 2025 could be the doorway to a future shaped by passion, discipline, and artistic excellence.