The DOST Scholarship 2024 application is now open. Calling all Grade 12 students who are interested in pursuing their Science and Technology degree programs in college.
If you are a student looking for a college scholarship to help your parents or you’re a parent who’s looking for some financial help to at least lighten your load from school fees, then this is a good opportunity.
There’s also a scholarship for Regular third-year college- the DOST JLSS Scholarship Program.
DOST Scholarship Schedule
| Start of Online Application Period | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Last Day of Request for School Inclusion in the E-Application System | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Last Day of Online Application and Uploading of Requirements | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Schedule of Qualifying Examination | 5-6 Apr 2025 |
Aim of S&T Undergraduate Scholarship
The aim of Science and Technology Undergraduate Studies is to stimulate and entice talented Filipino youths to pursue lifetime productive careers in Science and Technology. In addition, they want to ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources which can steer the country towards national progress.
DOST Scholarship Qualifications
- Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in SY 2024-2025:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class
- Graduate of Grade 12 before SY 2024-2025 and did not enroll in college yet:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class
- Graduate of high school before the K-12 Program. Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
- Must be natural-born Filipino citizen.
- Must be of good moral character and in good health.
- May have applied to the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not qualify; OR may have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award; OR have not applied to any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Two types of Scholarship
They are offering two types of scholarships. One is the RA 7687 and the other one is the Merit scholarship. Find out the difference between the two.
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.
There are additional qualifications in RA 7687 that are not included in Merit.
In RA 7687 they are prioritizing poor and talented students who belong to a family with low socioeconomic status and a resident of the municipality for the last 4 years. See the lists below.
DOST Scholarship Benefits
Good benefits and privileges await the DOST scholars. It includes not only a regular academic year but also summer school.
| Tuition and other school fees | ₱40,000.00 / year |
| Book Allowance | ₱10,000.00 / year |
| MS/PE uniform (1st Semester of First Year only) | ₱1,000.00 |
| Group Health and Accident Insurance | Premium |
| Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of their home province) | 1 economy-class roundtrip fare |
| Monthly Living Allowance | ₱7,000.00 / month |
| 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 Scholarship Requirements
The DOST Requirements to be submitted are the following:
- Form C – Certificate of Good Moral Character download
- Form D – Certification of Good Health download
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E1 – Applicant who is a Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the STEM strand download
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E2 – Applicant who is a Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the NON-STEM strand and belongs to the upper 5% of the class download
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E3 – Applicant who is attending homeschool download
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E4 – Applicant who is under the Alternative Learning System download
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E5 – Applicant who graduated from High School before the K-12 program and belongs to the upper 5% of the graduating class download
- Form F – Certificate of Residency download
- Form G – Parent’s Certification download
- Form H – DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination/Award download
- Form I – Applicant’s Certification of No Post-Secondary Units download
- Form J – Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian download
- 1. Print each form in a size A4 bond paper.
2. Have these forms accomplished by the proper authorities/ officials/ persons as indicated in each form.
3. Make sure that each form is signed.
4. Scan or take a picture of each accomplished form and save the file.
5. Name each file: (Surname-Form __) when saving it.
6. Submit each form using the Upload Module in the E-Application System. Use the appropriate upload field for each file.
7. Ensure that the files uploaded are correct and complete.
- 1. Print each form in a size A4 bond paper.
- 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.
- It May be issued by the PSA, NSO, or the Municipal Registry Office
- Parent/s or Legal Guardian’s 2022 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 being supported by a guardian other than the parents.
- Marriage Certificate
- Must be submitted if the applicant is married.
DOST Scholarship has priority courses. Check the DOST Courses here.
How to Apply for the DOST Scholarship 2025?
Steps in Filling out the DOST-SEI Undergraduate E-Application:
DOST Scholarship Application is done by clicking this link https://ugrad.science-scholarships.ph/#/home. Check out our article on the DOST Scholarship Online Application Guide.
- Registration
Register with a valid email address, then verify it through the link sent to your inbox. - Eligibility Module
Answer questions to determine your eligibility. If not eligible, you’ll receive a Notice of Disqualification via email. - Application Modules
If eligible, complete the following modules:
- Personal and Family Information
- School Information
- Financial Contribution
- Upload required documents (.jpeg, .png, .bmp, .pdf, max 5MB per file).
Review your uploaded files and overwrite any incorrect ones if needed.
- Submit Application
Ensure all modules are filled with correct information before submitting. No changes can be made after submission. - Select Test Center
If your application is successful, select your preferred test center location. This choice is final and cannot be changed later.
You can also check the schedule here: https://www.science-scholarships.ph/. Read the instructions and prepare the required requirements.
Issuance of Test Permit
The pen and paper examination is scheduled on April 5-6, 2025. If you are a qualified Applicant, we will issue you a Test Permit where your test center, test date and test session and other pertinent information relative to the examination will be indicated. You will receive your Test Permit through your registered email address sometime in January 2025.
Announcement of Scholarship qualifiers
The announcement of the scholarship qualifiers is tentatively in June 2025. If you qualify for the scholarship, you will be sent the Notice of Award through your registered email address.
Effectivity of Scholarship Award
A qualifier who accepts the scholarship award must attend the orientation on the scholarship policies and sign the Scholarship Agreement to become a DOST-SEI scholar. The scholarship award is effective the First Semester of AY 2025-2026.
For any questions and concerns,
You can contact them at:
[email protected]
8330-8876 or 8330-8826
09215260814 or 09278868816
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