From a financial perspective, the role of scholarships is increasingly important as college tuition is skyrocketing nationwide. Scholarships provide an opportunity for deserving students who want to graduate with their degree they need to join the workforce in the future and it helps them avoid being handed a huge debt alongside their diploma. And we are thankful that the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Government Scholarship Program assists deserving students in realizing their dreams and reaching their fullest potentials.
What are the DOST Types of Scholarship?
RA 7687
Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994”, provides for scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio-economic status do not exceed the set cut-off values of certain indicators. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences, and science and mathematics teaching.
MERIT
The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067, is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.
Where to Study?
- State Universities and Colleges (SUC)
- CHED identified Centers of Excellence (COE) or Centers of Development (COD) for the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships
- Institutions with FAAP Level III Accreditation
What are the S&T Programs Covered Under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships?
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Aeronautical Engineering | Health Science |
Aerospace Engineering | Human Biology |
Agribusiness | Industrial Design |
Agribusiness Management | Industrial Engineering |
Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship | Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology3 |
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | Industrial Pharmacy |
Agricultural Biotechnology 1 | Industrial Pharmacy |
Agricultural Chemistry | Information and Communications Technology |
Agricultural Economics | Information System |
Agricultural Engineering | Information Technology |
Agricultural Technology | Information Technology Systems |
Agriculture | Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
Animal Husbandry | Life Sciences |
Animal Science | Management Information Systems 2 |
Applied Mathematics | Manufacturing Engineering |
Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance2 | Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Biomedical Engineering3 |
Applied Physics | Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Mechatronics and Robotics3 |
Applied Physics with Applied Computer System | Marine Biology |
Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering | Marine Science |
Applied Statistics | Materials Engineering |
Architecture | Mathematics |
Astronomy | Mathematics and Science Teaching |
Astronomy Technology | Mathematics Teaching |
Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications Technology | Mechanical Engineering |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science | Mechatronics Engineering |
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science | Medical Technology |
Biochemistry | Metallurgical Engineering |
Biology | Meteorology |
Ceramics Engineering | Microbiology |
Chemical Engineering | Mining Engineering |
Chemistry | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems | Nutrition |
Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering | Nutrition and Dietetics |
Civil Engineering | Packaging Engineering |
Clothing Technology | Petroleum Engineering |
Community Nutrition | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Computer Engineering | Pharmacy (4-year program) |
Computer Science | Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program) |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | Physics |
Electrical Engineering | Psychology4 |
Electronics and Communications Engineering | Public Health |
Electronics Engineering | Science Teaching (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry, Science) |
Environmental Science | Speech Pathology |
Fisheries | Statistics |
Food Technology | Forestry |
Geodetic Engineering | 1at UP System only |
Geography | 24 yrs, ADMU |
Geology | 3at DLSU only |
Geothermal Engineering | 4BS Program |
What Happened After Completion of the Program?
Upon completion of the S&T program, the scholar-graduate shall render return service in the country on a full-time basis, preferably in his/her home region, and preferably along his/her field of specialization, for a minimum period equivalent to the length of time he/she enjoyed the scholarship.What are the General Criteria of Eligibility?
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What are the Scholarship Privileges?
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P40,000.00 per Academic Year | |
P10,000.00 per year | |
P1,000.00 | |
Premium | |
1 economy-class roundtrip fare | |
P7,000.00 per month | |
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P1,500.00 |
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P500.00 (to submit O.R.) |
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2 months |
P1,000.00 |
What are the Requirements to be Submitted?
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What is the Coverage of the Examination?
This scholarship examination is designed to measure abilities that determine academic and professional success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The test includes the following domains: Logical Reasoning, Science, Mathematics, English, Mechanical-Technical and a Self-Inventory.What is the Selection Criteria?
The awardees shall be selected on the basis of their performance in the 2020 S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.Final Selection Announcement
The list of awardees as approved and announced by the DOST Secretary is final and unappealable.Scholarship Program Terms and Conditions
1. An awardee must seek admission in any of the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships in any of the following:1.1 State universities and colleges.
1.2 Tertiary institutions identified as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development by CHED or Level III accredited by FAAP for the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships.
1.3 DOST-SEI identified network institutions.
2. An awardee shall comply with the terms of the Scholarship Agreement to be entered into between himself/ herself, parents or legal guardian, and the DOST-SEI.
3. After signing the Scholarship Agreement, the awardee’s name shall be included in the lists of scholars needing clearance from DOST-SEI forwarded to the appropriate government agency/ies for tracking purposes.
4. An awardee shall maintain the grade requirements of the scholarship.
5. Scholarship qualifiers who come from the non-STEM Strand may avail of the scholarship effective the First Semester of AY 2020-2021 as long as they are admitted in any of the S&T programs covered under the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships in a university that meets the study placement requirement.
How to Secure / File an Application?
The application form can be obtained at the Science Education Institute, 2nd Level, Science Heritage Bldg., DOST Cmpd., General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila; DOST Regional Offices; Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) or Offices of the Congressmen and Senators. It can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph.The accomplished form can be filed at the Science Education Institute, or DOST Regional Office/PSTC nearest the applicant’s school or home address.
Deadline for Filing of Application:
September 6, 2019Date of Examination:
October 20, 2019The Test Permit shall be mailed to the applicant/s or school principal for distribution to the applicants. In case the test permit is not received within the week before the examination day, the applicant may inquire from the DOST Regional Office / PSTC and check the nearest designated test center a day before the examination.
Online Application Form
DOST Contact information
Department of Science and TechnologySCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
1st and 2nd Levels, Science Heritage Bldg.,
DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City
Contact numbers: +63 02 839 0083, +63 02 837 1333, +63 837 2071 loc. 2382
www.sei.dost.gov.ph
Reference:
Republic of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology. (n.d.). 2020 DOST-SEI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION FORM [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph/images/downloads/ugradapp2020.pdf