DOST JLSS Scholarship 2025 Requirements and Application

Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and shape the future of a nation. Recognizing this, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines has been instrumental in providing opportunities for aspiring young scientists and engineers through various scholarship programs.

Among these initiatives, the DOST Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) stands out as a remarkable platform that empowers talented Filipino students to pursue their dreams in the fields of science and technology.

The DOST officially opens the application for all second-year students enrolled in priority Science and Technology courses.

What is the DOST JLSS?

The Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program is a scholarship program for deserving students in their third year of college. It aims to provide scholarships that will finance the education of talented students who are pursuing degree programs in the areas of Science and Technology.

For Grade 12 students. you can read about the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship.

Who can apply?

1. REGULAR second-year college male and female students enrolled in priority S&T courses  in the Second Semester/Term of AY 2024-2025.
2. Must have a general weighted average of at least 83% or its equivalent and with no conditional or failing mark in the first two years in college including in the midyear terms, if enrolled. (*Grades in the non-academic subjects are NOT INCLUDED in the computation of the GWA.)
3. Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
4. Must be of good moral character and in good health.
5. May have taken the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination before but did not pass or have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the scholarship award.

DOST JLSS Deadline

Start of Online Application Period	April 21, 2025
Last Day of Online Application and Uploading of Requirements	May 23, 2025
Schedule of Qualifying Examination	July 27, 2025

DOST JLSS Requirements

These are the requirements you need to prepare before filing your application online for the DOST JLSS.

• Form C – Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Form D – Certification of Good Health
• Form E – Certification of Program of Study and Year Level
• Form F – Certificate of Residency
• Form G1/G2 – Commitment to Return of Service
• Form H – Applicant’s Certification
• Form I – Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian
  • Print each form on a size A4 bond paper.
  • Have these forms accomplished by the proper authorities/ officials/ persons as indicated in each form.
  • Make sure that each form is signed.
  • Scan or take a picture of each accomplished form and save the file.
  • Name each file: (Surname-Form __) when saving it.
  • Submit each form using the Upload Module in the E-Application System. Use the appropriate upload field for each file.
• Official Transcript of Records (TOR) or True Copy of Grades (TCG) or Grade Report downloaded from the portal for first and second years in college
  • Must be duly signed by the University Registrar/Dean of the College
• Recent picture, passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
  • Must show the face of the Applicant, 80% of the picture
  • Must be colored, with white background
  • With the name tag position at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin): Full name, handwritten- First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name, if any (e.g. JUAN C. DELA CRUZ, JR.), and signature over printed name
  • Taken within the last three (3) months prior to the filing of the application.
• Birth Certificate
  • Readable copy. May be issued by the PSA, NSO, or the Municipal Registry Office
• Parent/s or Legal Guardian’s 2023 Income Tax Return / BIR Form 1701 / Employment Contract for OFW / BIR Certificate of Exemption from Filing of ITR / Certificate of Indigency / Certificate of Employment with Compensation / Proof of Pension
  • Clear, signed copy.
  • Annual Gross Income must be clearly indicated in the document.
  • The particular document depends on the parent’s class of worker.
• Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship (Must be submitted if the applicant is not living together with either of the parents.).
• Marriage Certificate (Must be submitted if the applicant is married)

Type of Scholarship

RA 10612

Republic Act No. 10612 aims to strengthen the country’s science and technology education by fast-tracking graduates in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering who shall teach science and mathematics in secondary schools throughout the country.

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 does 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 who are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.

Priority Courses for DOST JLSS

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
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 Finance 2	Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Biomedical Engineering3
Applied Physics
Applied Physics with Applied Computer System	Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Mechatronics and Robotics3
Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering
Marine Biology
Applied Statistics	Marine Science
Architecture	Materials Engineering
Astronomy	Mathematics
Astronomy Technology	Mathematics and Science Teaching
Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications Technology	Mathematics Teaching
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Library and Information Science	Medical Laboratory Science
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
Fisheries	Speech Pathology
Food Technology	Statistics
Forestry
Geodetic Engineering	1at UP System only
Geography	24 yrs, ADMU
Geology	3at DLSU only
Geothermal Engineering	4BS Program

STUDY PLACEMENT

University of the Philippines

State Universities and Colleges

Private Institutions that are recognized by CHED as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development or have FAAP Level III accreditation for the priority S&T programs of study

For RA 10612: All of the above and schools that offer CHED compliant courses are included in the list of priority S&T programs of study

Privileges and Benefits under the DOST JLSS

Successful applicants will receive P40,000/year for the tuition and other school fees. Another P10,000/year for the book allowance and premium health insurance.

For students studying outside of their home province, they can avail of an economy round-trip fare. A scholar can also receive monthly living allowances amounting to P7,000/month, a Thesis allowance worth P10,000, and a Graduation Clothing allowance. Refer to the table below for complete details.

A. Regular Academic Year
Tuition and other school fees	₱40,000.00 / year
Book Allowance	₱10,000.00 / year
Group Health and Accident Insurance	Premium
Transportation Allowance(for those studying outside of home province)	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Monthly Living Allowance	₱7,000.00 / month
Thesis Allowance	₱10,000.00
Graduation Clothing Allowance	₱1,000.00
B. Summer Allowance (if required in the curriculum)
Tuition and other school fees	₱1,500.00
Book Allowance	₱500.00 (to submit Official Receipt)
Monthly Living Allowance	₱7,000.00 / month for two months

DOST JLSS Qualifications

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants shall possess the following: Refer to the table below.

	RA 10612	RA 7687	MERIT
1. natural-born Filipino citizen;	✓	✓	✓
2. poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators;	✗	✓	✗
3. incoming regular 3rd-year college student in an identified priority S&T course for SY 2021-2022;	✓	✓	✓
4. has a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 83% or its equivalent in his/her first year and the first semester of the second year in college;	✓	✓	✓
5. resident of the municipality as attested by the barangay;	✓	✓	✓
6. of good moral character and in good health; and	✓	✓	✓
7. (a) Have not taken any previous DOST-SEI examination OR    (b) Have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Examination but did not qualify for the scholarship OR    (c) Qualifier of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award	✓	✓	✓
8. qualifier of the JLSS Examination	✓	✓	✓

DOST JLSS Application

After preparing all the requirements, completing the forms, and scanning your photo, you are now ready to apply online through the JLSS e-application.

Make sure to use an active email address. Input your details and information accurately.

Step 1. Visit the JLSS E-Application. Read all the instructions written. Click the Apply Now button found on the bottom left side.

Fill out the required information, and make sure that the names and the words are spelled correctly. Register using your active email address. They will send you verification to your email address.

Step 2. Answer the questions in the Eligibility Module which can be accessed via the link provided in the email sent to you. If you are not eligible to apply for the JLSS, you will receive a Notice of Disqualification in your email.

Step 3. If you are eligible to apply for the JLSS, you can proceed to the next modules:

• Personal Data
• Contact Information
• Family Data
• Financial Contribution
• Household Information Questionnaire
• School, Course, and Grades
• Upload Documents
  1. The system accepts .jpeg, .png, and .pdf file types only
  2. The system accepts multiple files of up to 5MB per upload. Ex. You took a photo of each of the 3 pages of your Transcript of Records. As a result, you need to upload 3 different files for the same requirement. To upload it, you need to click the Upload File button and select all the files to be submitted. After selecting the files, a preview is also available for you to see if you have selected the correct and complete files. Once you are sure that you have selected the correct and complete files, you may now click the Upload button.
  3. You may press the Preview button to check the files you submitted after uploading them. If in the event you have uploaded an incorrect file or incomplete files, you need to repeat the uploading process and upload the correct and complete files to overwrite the previously uploaded document/s.

Step 4: Choose the location for your test center. Only those who pass the application process will have the opportunity. You can indicate your preference for a test center near your permanent address, current address, or school address.

Your preference will be taken into account when you are assigned a test center for the qualifying examination. Once you submit your preference, you will not be able to make any changes, so it’s crucial to carefully consider where you will likely be on the examination day.

Step 5. Recheck all the modules before you click submit. Check the spelling, the accuracy, and make sure you uploaded all the required documents. You can no longer make any changes to the information you provided in your application once submitted.

For more information, go to https://www.science-scholarships.ph/ and choose DOST JLSS or visit https://jlss.science-scholarships.ph/.

Questions and Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at

tel nos.: (02)8583-4912,  (02)8837-2071 loc. 2382
cellphone no.: 09278868816;
e-mail: [email protected]
online system: [email protected]

Source: DOST website

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