Criteria of Eligibility

An applicant must:

1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. be in good health condition;
4. pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NSC member-universities and;
5. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Who else may apply?

• PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
• MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree

Who may NO longer apply? 

• PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
• MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

Priority Areas for Thesis/Dissertation

Scholars are encouraged to choose topics for their thesis/dissertation along the following areas:
1. Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness
2. Materials Science and Nanotechnology
3. Natural Products and Drug Development

Scholarship Privileges

¹ 4-year Straight-PhD Program: MS stipend rate during 1st year.
² One (1) actual economy class round trip fare per Academic Year; given only to those who study outside their home province; on reimbursement basis
³ Must be applied by the scholar, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.

INCENTIVE

The stipends in the remaining months of scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the prescribed period of his/her study.

Terms of Scholarship

1. The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on time completion of the MS/PhD degree in any of the DOST identified priority fields.
2. The scholar must NOT be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship. He/She must secure approval for official leave of absence, if employed.
3. The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with the DOST-SEI and the Training Institution.
4. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
5. The scholar shall be required to render service obligation in the Philippines on full-time basis after he/she finishes the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year service for every year of scholarship
6. The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Requirements

• Accomplished ASTHRDP-NSC Information Sheet/ Application Form (Downloadable at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or thru the websites of the NSC member- universities)
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy);
• Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
• Endorsement from:

• If employed, recommendation and permission from head of agency to take a leave of absence while on scholarship or proof of resignation or termination of contract;

• Career Plans (Form A);
• Research Plans (Form B);
• Medical Certificate stating that applicant is of good health condition and fit to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated (Form C);
• Valid NBI Clearance;
• Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution and copy of the Admission Evaluation Sheet and;
• Approved Program of Study.

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

1. Certification from university indicating the following:
   • number of graduate units required in the program
   • number of graduate units earned with corresponding grades

Where To Secure Or File Application

ASTHRDP Application Form

Deadline for Submission of Application

Career Incentive Program

The Career Incentive Program (CIP) is a short-term scheme to address the administration’s call to strengthen the country’s S&T capability and avert unemployment of graduates of DOST-SEI graduate scholarships and provide them opportunity to work in research activities where they can contribute their knowledge and expertise.

This is open to MS and PhD graduates of the ASTHRDP. Interested scholar-graduates may apply to the CIP and they shall be matched with a DOST agency/research institution where their specialization is needed in research projects/activities.

The CIP Researcher with an MS degree shall assume the position of an MS Graduate Fellow while those with Ph.D. degree, a Ph.D. Graduate Fellow position with the corresponding compensation to be provided by the Science Education Institute, subject to availability of funds and government accounting and auditing rules.

For Further Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel no.: 8330 8876
Cellphone no.: 09278868816;
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Sandwich Program

The Sandwich Program is open to ongoing ASTHRDP scholar in the MS and PhD program who has already completed his/her academic courses in a NSC member-university and has an approved research proposal and intends to conduct part of his/her research work (thesis/dissertation) in a foreign university identified by/or deemed accepted to DOST.

The research work must be in any of the DOST priority areas of study, to be conducted for a minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 1 year.

The financial assistance shall be for a maximum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos depending on the place and duration of study. Privileges includes roundtrip economy airfare, stipend/living allowance, book allowance*, accommodation, medical insurance*, tuition fee and other school fees, clothing allowance* subject to evaluation and approval.

*allowances will depend on the place and duration of study.

Criteria of Eligibility

1. Natural-born Filipino citizen;
2. Not more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. In good health and of good moral character;
4. Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NCGSME member-universities;
5. Have at least two years teaching experience in science and mathematics for Doctoral; or at least one year teaching experience or have graduated with academic honors or graduated as DOST scholar for Master’s;
6.a If employed: Allowed to study full-time for two or three years (Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance Education Mode); and
6.b For employees of the DepEd: Officially endorsed by DepEd (Signed Form 2A by Division Superintendent and Regional Director)
6.b.1 Must have been in service for at least five (5) years.
6.b.2 Must have at least Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two (2) years.
6.c For employed non-DepEd applicants: Certificate of Employment, Permit to Study (Signed Form 2B by the Head of the University);
7. Not a recipient of other scholarship; and
8. Willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract.

Who else may apply?
✓ PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
✓ MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.

Who may NO longer apply?
✓ PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
✓ MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

Documents to be Submitted

Capacity Building  Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) Brochure

1. Accomplished Information Form (Form 1);
2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate;
3. If employed, Certification of Employment and Permit to Study (Form 2A or Form 2B);
4. Medical Certificate (Form 3);
5. Certified True Copy of Service Record, if employed;
6. Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR);
7. Notice of Admission to the Master’s/Doctoral in Science and Mathematics Education program in the Graduate School at any of the NCGSME member-universities;
8. Endorsement from two (2) former professors; and
9. Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.
10. Commitment to complete the degree.
11. Valid NBI Clearance.

Scholarship Privileges

Incentive

The stipends in the remaining months of the scholarship period shall be given to a scholar who completes his/her degree earlier than the end of the said period.

Terms of Scholarship Award

An awardee shall:
• enroll in the required academic load per semester and study full-time /part-time (UPOU) in any of the identified training institutions;
• maintain a grade point average/general weighted average required by the Graduate School of the university and comply with the university’s academic requirements to remain in the scholarship program;
• comply with the terms and conditions of the Scholarship Contract to be entered into among himself/herself, the DOST-SEI, and the Training Institution;
• render service in the Philippines on full-time basis upon completion of the degree along the field of specialization for a period equivalent to the length of time the scholarship is enjoyed;
• refund the scholarship grant with 12% interest for non-completion of the program within the prescribed period of study and/or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Selection of Awardees

1. University screens and evaluates the accomplished application form and other documentary requirements of the applicant.
2. University interviews short-listed applicants
3. University endorses the list of potential qualifiers to SEI.
4. DOST-SEI validates eligibility of the potential qualifiers to the scholarship

Additional Process for DepEd Teacher Applicants

• DOST-SEI endorses to DepEd the list of names of potential qualifiers from DepEd who are teaching and non-teaching
  personnel with at least five (5) years in the service and with at least very satisfactory performance rating to the last two years per DepEd D.O. 68 s.2009.
• DepEd issues potential qualifier Certification re-Permit to go on Leave with Compensation.
• DepEd endorses to DOST-SEI the list of qualified DepEd teachers and non-teaching personnel for final approval of the DOST Secretary.

5. Upon approval of the DOST Secretary, the list of awardees is final and unappealable.
6. DOST-SEI, through the Consortium Project Directors, sends the notice of award to the awardees. 

Where to Obtain and File Application Form

Accomplished application form and other documentary requirements may be submitted through e-mail to the Office of the CBPSME Project Director of the desired NCGSME member-university on or before the deadline. Hard copies of the same must be sent through mail. Please scan and save all documents before mailing them.

Deadline

For Further Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel no.: 8330 8876, 8330 8826 
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Scholarship Privileges

¹ Given only to students who study outside their home province.
² Must be applied by the scholars, subject to evaluation and approval. Grant approved is subject to liquidation.
³ Not applicable to Master of Engineering scholars.

Terms of Scholarship

1. The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on-time completion of an MS/Ph.D. degree.
2. The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship.
3. The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement.
4. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
5. The scholar must not have other scholarships.
6. The scholar shall be required to render service obligation in the Philippines after he/she finishes the MS/Ph.D. degree, i.e. one year of service for every year of scholarship.
7. The scholar shall be required to refund the scholarship grant with interest for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Criteria of Eligibility

An applicant must:

1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program;
3. have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT;
4. have a BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
5. be in good health condition;
6. not have criminal/administrative cases; and
7. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Who else may apply?

• PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
• MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree

Who may NO longer apply?

• PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
• MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

Qualifications

1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years of age at the start of the program;
3. have passed the admission requirements of the graduate program supported by ERDT;
4. have BS/MS degree in engineering or related field;
5. be in good health condition;
6. not have criminal/administrative cases; and
7. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Requirements

Engineering Research Development Technology Brochure

• Accomplished ERDT Application form which can be downloaded thru the ERDT website and SEI website;
• Narrative Essays;
• Recommendation Letters from 3 former professors or supervisors;
• Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
• Birth Certificate (photocopy)
• Valid NBI Clearance;
• Medical Certificate stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to study from a licensed physician with PRC license number indicated;
• Permission to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship/Certificate of Employment/ Proof of Resignation or Termination of the contract (if employed);
• Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case (if employed)

Must be submitted once accepted into the scholarship:

• Acceptance Letter/ Notice of Admission from the Graduate School;
• Approved Program of Study

Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:

• Certification from the Graduate School/ university indicating the following:

1. Number of graduate units required in the program; and
2. Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades.

Where to Secure or File Application

Engineering Research Development Technology Brochure

Deadline of Submission

For Further Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel no.: 8330 8876 / 8330 8826
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Criteria of Eligibility

The scholarship is open to all Filipino citizens who are in their first five years of their research career and meet the eligibility requirements.

An applicant must
1. be a Filipino citizen;
2. not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. be in good health condition;
4. pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in a foreign university with good track record;
5. pass the interview and other screening procedures; and
6. align the research interest with the areas/programs identified under the DOST’s Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA); and
7. have a viable re-entry plan.

Note: An Applicant who has already started his/her studies abroad prior to application can no longer apply.

Selection Procedure

An applicant goes through the following selection procedure:
First Level Screening:
Documentary evaluation of the application form and other requirements

Second Level Screening:
Evaluation of research topic and re-entry plan by concerned DOST Council

Third Level Screening (as needed):
Interview by a panel to be created by the SEI Director with representatives coming from the DOST Councils and other relevant DOST agencies

Dates to Remember

Scholarship Privileges

1. School Fees – Actual tuition and other school fees based on Statement of Account or Official Receipt.
2. Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – For prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies to be released as outright grant.
3. Thesis/Dissertation Allowance
4. Transportation Allowance – Restricted international one round trip economy fare (start and end of the scholarship period only).
5. Pre- Departure Expenses (one time only)
6. Monthly Stipend/Living Allowance
7. Relocation Allowance
8. Health/Accident Insurance

Service Obligation

• The scholar, immediately upon completion of his/her scholarship program, shall return to the Philippines to render service physically on full-time basis in his/her sending institution, preferably along his/her field of specialization for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that he/she enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarship.
• Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship shall not be counted/considered part of the service obligation.

Other Conditions

• The qualified applicant will pursue MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 36 months, respectively.
• No lateral entrant shall be considered.
• The scholar must not avail or enjoy any other scholarships.
• The scholar must make a full-time commitment to the scholarship and not engage in any form of employment during the scholarship period.
• Non-completion of degree or failure to render service, preferably in his/her sending institution, may be a ground for refund in full the total financial assistance received with 12% interest to the DOST-SEI; and the salaries and other remunerations, if there is any, to his/her sending institution.

Documentary Requirements

Foreign Graduate Scholarship Brochure

• Application Form
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
• Endorsement from the two former professors in college (For MS applicant) or two from professors in the MS Program (For PhD applicant)
• If employed:
  • Recommendation from Head of Agency
  • Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
• Medical Certificate as to health status and fitness to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
• Valid NBI Clearance
• Letter of Admission to the foreign university
• Program of Study
• Budgetary Requirements (with supporting document for bases of rates used)
• Re-entry Plan, narrative

Where to Submit

Foreign Graduate Scholarship Brochure

Foreign Graduate Application Form

Science & Technology Scholarship Divison

SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE

Department of Science and Technology

2nd Level Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City

Phone Nos.: 83308876, 8330-886

Mobile No.: 09278868816, 09215260814 

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Criteria of Eligibility

An applicant must:
1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be not more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. Be in good health;
4. Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at UAlberta;
5. Pass interview and screening procedures; and
6. Align the research interest with the areas/programs identified under the DOST Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda (HNRDA).

Note: No lateral entrant shall be considered

Selection Procedure

Applicant must pass the following screening levels:

First Level Screening:
Documentary evaluation of the form and other requirements by the DOST-SEI.

Second Level Screening:
Evaluation of research topic and re-entry plan by the concerned DOST Council.

Third Level Screening (as needed):
Interview by a panel composed of the SEI Director, DOST Councils and other relevant DOST agencies.

Scholarship Privileges

The scholar shall receive the following financial assistance while on scholarship until completion of his/her degree:

From the DOST-SEI

• Tuition and other school fees;
• Monthly living allowance (based on the cost of living in Alberta, Canada);
• One round-trip economy fare from residence to place of study (one-time only in the whole duration of the study);
• Relocation allowance; and
• Pre-travel expenses.

From the UAlberta
International student differential tuition fee.

Documentary Requirements

• Application Form
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records
• Endorsement from two former professors in college (For MS applicant) or two former professors in the MS Program (For PhD applicant)
• If employed:
  • Recommendation from Head of Agency
  • Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
• Medical Certificate as to health status and fitness to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
• Valid NBI Clearance
• Letter of Admission from University of Alberta*
• Program of Study
• Budgetary Requirements (with supporting document for bases of rates used)
• Re-entry Plan, narrative

* Note: The applicant must apply to UAlberta for admission to the graduate program of his/her choice, following the normal procedure. Application must be submitted by the normal departmental deadline. At the time of application, he/she must advise Ms. Nicole Dewart, UAlberta Coordinator, through email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and phone number +1-780-492-1579 that he/she is applying for admission and wish to be considered for the DOST-SEI-UAlberta GSP. Ms. Dewart shall assist the applicant in the application process and help identify possible supervising professors at UAlberta. If the applicant is selected for admission to UAlberta, the letter of admission will be conditional subject to awarding of the scholarship.

Service Obligation

• The scholar must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of his/her degree program to render service physically to his/her sending institution on a full time basis for a period twice the length of time spent to complete his/her scholarship.
• Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship grant shall not be counted or considered as part of the service obligation.

Where to submit

UAlberta S&T Graduate Scholarship Program Brochure

Science Education Institute - S&T Scholarship Division
2nd Level Science Heritage Bldg., DOST Cmpd. Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City. 

Tel no.: 8330 8876, 8330 8826
Cellphone no.: 09278868816, 09215260814

Deadline for Filling of Applications: April 15, 2023

Other Conditions

The qualified applicant must:

• Pursue an MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 48 months, respectively;
• Not avail of any other scholarships;
• Have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must not engage in any form of employment during the scholarship period;
• Be willing to render the required service obligation based on the length of the scholarship —i.e., two years of service for every year of scholarship, or a fraction thereof;
• Agree that non-completion of the degree or failure to render service may be grounds to refund in full the total financial assistance received plus 12%
  interest to the DOST-SEI; and the salaries and other remunerations, if any, to his/her sending institution; and
• Fulfill the conditions set by the Parties for the implementation of the DOST-SEI UAlberta S&T Graduate Scholarship Program in accordance
  with the existing regulations and academic calendar in both countries.

Study Placement

The scholar must enroll in any of the public higher education establishments under the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research of the French Republic. 

Criteria of Eligibility

An applicant must:

1. Be a Filipino citizen;
2. Be not more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. Be in good health;
4. Be a holder of a higher education diploma recognized by the Philippine Government;
5. Have excellent academic background;
6. Have sufficient knowledge or expertise to carry out higher studies;
7. Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in a public university in France; and
8. Pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Note: No lateral entrant shall be considered

Selection Procedure

Applicant must pass the following screening levels:

First Level:
Documentary evaluation of the application form and other requirements by the French Embassy and DOST-SEI.

Second Level:
Evaluation of applicant’s proposed research topic and re-entry plan by the concerned DOST Council.

Third Level (if necessary):
Interview by a panel composed of the SEI Director, representatives from the French Embassy, as well as from the concerned DOST Councils and agencies.

Scholarship Privileges

The scholar shall receive the following financial assistance while on scholarship and until completion of degree:

From the DOST-SEI

• Monthly living allowance based on the prevailing cost of living in the place of study in France;
• One round-trip economy fare from residence to place of study (one-time only in the whole duration of study);
• Relocation allowance; and
• Pre-travel expenses.

From the French Embassy

• University registration fees;
• Social security fees throughout the scholar’s stay in the French Republic;
• Visa fees; and
• Priority access to student housing facilities.

Service Obligation

• The scholar must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of his/her degree program to render service physically to his/her sending institution on a full time basis for a period twice the length of time spent to complete his/her scholarship.

• Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship grant shall not be counted or considered as part of the service obligation.

Other Conditions

The qualified applicant must:

• Pursue an MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 36 months, respectively;
• Not avail of any other scholarships;
• Have a full-time commitment to the scholarship and must not engage in any form of employment during the scholarship period;
• Be willing to render the required service obligation based on the length of the scholarship—i.e., two years of service for every year of scholarship, or a fraction thereof;
• Agree that non-completion of the degree or failure to render service may be grounds to refund in full the total financial assistance received plus 12% interest to the DOST-SEI; and the salaries and other remunerations, if any, to his/her sending institution; and
• Fulfill the conditions set by the Parties for the implementation of the PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program in accordance with the existing regulations

Documentary Requirements

• Application Form
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records
• Endorsement from two former college professors (for MS applicants) or two MS program professors (for PhD applicants)
• If employed:
  • Recommendation from Head of Agency
  • Permission to take Leave of Absence (LOA) while on scholarship
• Medical Certificate from a licensed physician (with their PRC license indicated) certifying the applicant’s health status and fitness to study
• Valid NBI Clearance
• Program of Study
• Budgetary Requirements (with supporting documents for bases of rates used)
• Re-entry Plan, narrative

Where to submit

PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program Brochure

Applications must be submitted online at click here

Deadline for Filling of Applications: April 4, 2023

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STRAND Universities

The following universities were assessed and classified into these strands:

STRAND 1   

This STRAND component shall strengthen the faculty profile of the university by granting graduate scholarships to its faculty members in identified fields where the university will niche. The scholar shall pursue graduate studies in any of the member-universities of the DOST-SEI Graduate Scholarship consortia, i.e., ASTHRDP-NSC and ERDT Consortium, and CBPSME-NCGSME, or in a foreign university with good track record and/or a recognized higher education/institution in the specialized field in S&T to be pursued.

University

Cagayan State University

Palawan State University

Eastern Visayas State University

University of San Agustin

Criteria of Eligibility

An applicant must:

• be a Filipino citizen;
• not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
• be in good health condition and of good moral character;
• pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in any of the STRAND 2 universities; STRAND 1 faculty-applicant must seek admission in any of the member-universities of the ASTHRDP-NSC or the ERDT Consortium or the CBPSME-NCGSME or in a foreign university.;
• pass the interview and screening procedure.

Who else may apply?

• PhD graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second PhD degree.
• MS/PhD non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/PhD degree.

Who may NO longer apply?

• PhD graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
• MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

Documentary Requirements

STRAND Brochure

1. Accomplished STRAND Information Sheet

2. Birth Certificate (Photocopy)

3. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record

4. Endorsement from the two former professors in college for MS applicant or two former professors in the MS Program for PhD applicant

   If employed:
   Recommendation from employer or head of agency

        Form 2A—Certificate of Employment and Permit to Study

        Form 2B—Certificate of DepEd Employment and Permit to Study (for DepEd employees only)

5. Form A—Career Plans

6. Form B—Research Plans

7. Form C—Certification of Health Status

8. Valid NBI Clearance

9. Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution; should include the evaluation sheet

10. Approved Program of Study

    Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants

11. Certification from the university indicating the following:

    -Number of graduate units required in the program
    -Number of graduate units already earned with corresponding grades

     

Deadline of Submission

Scholarship Privileges

*Given only to those who will study outside their home province.
**Must be applied by the scholar, subject to evaluation and approval.
Grant approved is subject to liquidation

Terms of Scholarship Award

• The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate studies to ensure on time completion of Master’s/PhD degree in any of the DOST identified priority fields.
• The scholar must not be employed or practicing his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must secure approval for official leave of absence, if employed.
• The awardee shall execute a Scholarship Agreement with DOST.
• The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term based on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
• A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines on full-time basis shall be required of the scholar after he/she finishes the Master’s/PhD degree, i.e. one year service for every year of scholarship.
• Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be required of the scholar for non-completion of his/her graduate program or failure to comply with the service obligation.

Selection of Awardee

• Evaluation of accomplished application form and requirements by the University.
• Validation and selection of qualifiers by SEI.
• Approval of the list of awardees by the DOST Secretary.
• The list of awardees approved by the DOST Secretary is final and unappealable.

For Further Inquiries

Tel no.: 8330 8876 / 8330 8826;
Cellphone no.: 09278868816;
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