Criteria of Eligibility

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

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.
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 a 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 DOST-SEI.
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 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

1. Accomplished ASTHRDP-NSC Information Sheet/ Application Form which can be downloaded at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or thru the websites of the NSC member- universities
2. Birth Certificate (Photocopy);
3. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
4. Endorsement from:

   MS	Two former professors in college
   PhD	Two former professors in the Master’s program

5. If employed, recommendation from head of agency and permission from head of agency to take a leave of absence while on scholarship or proof of resignation or termination of contract;
6. 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;
7. Valid NBI Clearance;
8. Letter of Admission with Regular status from the Program Head of the accepting institution which should include the evaluation sheet and;
9. 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

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

Where To Secure Or File Application

ASTHRDP-NSC 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 a Senior Science Research Specialist and one with a PhD degree, Supervising Science Research Specialist 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 nos.: (02)8837-2071 loc. 2382
Cellphone no.: 09278868816;
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Criteria of Eligibility

1. Natural-born Filipino citizen;

2. Not be more than 45 years old at the time of application;

3. Be in good health and of good moral character;

4. Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the consortium 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: Be allowed to study full-time for two or three years (Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance Education Mode);

6.b For employees of the DepEd, signed Form 2A by the school Division Superintendent and Regional Director.

6.c For employed non DepEd applicants, signed Form 2B by the Head of the University.

7. Not be a recipient of other scholarship; and

8. Be willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract.

Documents to be Submitted

2021 Capacity Building  Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) Brochure

1. Accomplished Information Sheet (Form 1);

2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate;

3. If employed, Certification of Employment and Permit to Study, (Form 2);

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 identified universities;

8. Endorsement from two (2) former professors; and

9. Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.

Scholarship Privileges

Terms of Scholarship Award

An awardee shall:

• enroll in the required academic load per semester and study full-time/part-time 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 upon completion of the degree along the field of specialization equivalent to the length of time the scholarship is enjoyed;
• receive the remaining stipends to be released as incentive if the degree program is completed earlier than the prescribed period of study.
• 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. Member-university screens and evaluates the accomplished application form and other documentary requirements of the applicant.

2. University endorses the list of potential qualifiers to SEI.

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 seven (7) or more years in service.
• DepEd issues potential qualifier Certification re-Permit to go on Leave with Compensation.
• DepEd endorses to DOST-SEI the list of qualifiedDepEd teachers and non-teaching personnel for final approval of the DOST Secretary.

3. Upon approval of the DOST Secretary, the list of awardees is final and unappealable.

4. DOST-SEI, through the Consortium Project Directors, sends the notice of award to the awardees.

Where to Obtain and File Application Form

For Further Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel nos.: 02)8837-2071 loc. 2382
Cellphone no.: 09278868816;
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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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 MS/PhD degree.
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.
4. The scholar must not have other scholarship.
5. The academic performance of the scholar shall be evaluated every school term on established policies to determine his/her scholarship status.
6. A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines shall be required of the scholar after he/she finishes the MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year service for every year of award.
7. Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be required the scholar for non-completion of his/her graduate program, termination from the scholarship, or failure to comply with the service obligation.

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

2021 Engineering Research Development Technology Brochure

1. Properly accomplished application form
2. Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Records;
3. Recommendation letters from 3 former professors or supervisors;
4. Photocopy of PSA (NSO) Birth Certificate;
5. Valid NBI clearance;
6. Medical clearance certificate as “fit to study”;
7. A narrative of not more than 1,000 words describing your current work or a project or research that you worked on and your contribution towards the completion of the project;
8. A narrative of not more than 500 words describing what you intend to (e.g. work, business, etc.) after earning your graduate degree;
9. A narrative describing your intended research area; and
10. If employed, recommendation and permission to take a leave of absence from employer or head of agency while on scholarship.

Where to Secure or File Application

2021 Engineering Research Development Technology Brochure

Deadline of Submission

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For Further Inquiries

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel nos.: (02)8330-8876; 8837-1333
Cellphone no.: 09278868816;
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Criteria of Eligibility

The scholarship shall be open to all Filipino citizens who are in their first five years of their research career (measured from the date when the applicant obtained his/her baccalaureate degree) 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).

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 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. Book 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 scholars, immediately upon completion of their scholarship program, shall return to the Philippines to render service physically on full-time basis in their sending institution, preferably along their fields of specialization for a period equivalent to twice the length of time or a fraction thereof that they enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarships.
• Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship grant shall not be counted/considered part of the service obligation.

Other Conditions

• The qualified applicants 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 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

2021 Foreign Graduate Scholarship Brochure

1. Application Form
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 from professors in the MS Program for applicant pursuing a PhD program
5. If employed:
   1. Recommendation from Head of Agency
   2. Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
6. Medical Certificate as to health status and fitness to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
7. Valid NBI Clearance
8. Letter of Admission to the foreign university
9. Program of Study
10. Budgetary Requirements (with supporting document for bases of rates used)
11. Re-entry Plan, narrative

Where to Submit

2021 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.: (02)8837-2071 loc. 2382

Mobile No.: 0927-886-8816 

Website: www.sei.dost.gov.ph

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Criteria of Eligibility

A  doctoral  or  master’s  degree  student  may  be  considered for  admission  if  he/she  meets  the  academic  requirements of  the  UALberta  department  and  the  Faculty  of  Graduate Studies  and  Research  (FGSR),  and  subject  to  the availability  of  an  appropriate  graduate  supervisor  for  the requested field of study. Minimum admission requirements of  UAlberta  departments  and  the  application  procedures are outlined on the FGSR website at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca.

Note: No lateral entrant shall be considered

Selection Procedure

 An  applicant  goes  through  the  following  selection procedure:

•  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:
  • 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 Alberta

•   International student differential tuition fee

Documentary Requirements

• Application Form
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Certified  True  Copy  of  the  Official  Transcript  of Record
• Endorsement  from  the  two  former  professors  in college (For MS applicant) or two from professors in the MS  Program  for  applicant  pursuing  a  PhD program
• 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,  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  that  he/she enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarship.  
• Any  service  rendered  before  the  completion  of  the scholarship  grant  shall  not  be  counted/considered part of the service obligation.

Where to submit

2020 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. 

Deadline for Filling of Applications: April 15, 2020

Other Conditions

• This  scholarship  program  will  adopt  the  existing policies  on  foreign  scholarships  implemented  by DOST-SEI.
• The  qualified  applicant  will  pursue  MS  or  PhD Program  on  a  full-time  basis  for  a  maximum  period of 24 or 36 months, respectively.
• 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 institutions.

Study Placement

A scholar must enroll in 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. not be more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. be in good health condition;
4. hold a higher education diploma recognized by the Philippine Government allowing enrolment in the host course in the French Republic
5. demonstrate an excellent academic level;
6. demonstrate the knowledge or expertise required to carry out higher studies within the host establishment in the French Republic;
7. pass the admission requirements for graduate studies in any of the public universities in France; and
8. pass the interview and other screening procedures.

Note: No lateral entrant shall be considered

Selection Procedure

An applicant goes through the following selection procedure:

• First Level Screening:
  • Documentary evaluation of the form and other requirements by the French Embassy and DOST-SEI
• Second Level Screening:
  • Evaluation of research topic and re-entry plan by the concerned DOST Council
• Third Level Screening:
  • Interview by a panel composed of the SEI Director with representatives coming from the French Embassy, DOST Councils and other relevant DOST agencies

Scholarship Privileges

The scholar shall receive the following financial assistance while on scholarship until completion of their degrees:

From the DOST-SEI

• Monthly living allowance (rate will depend on the place of study);
• One round-trip economy fare from residence to place of study (one-time only in the whole duration of the study);
• Relocation allowance;
• Pre-travel expenses; and
• Thesis/Dissertation Allowance

From the French Embassy

• University registration fees;
• Healthcare package throughout the stay in the French Republic;
• Visa fees; and
• Priority access to student housing facilities.

Service Obligation

• A scholar, immediately upon completion of his/her degree program, shall return to the Philippines to render service physically on a 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 that he/she enjoyed the MS/PhD scholarship.
• Any service rendered before the completion of the scholarship grant shall not be counted/considered part of the service obligation.

Other Conditions

• This scholarship program will adopt the existing policies on foreign scholarships implemented by DOST-SEI;
• The qualified applicant will pursue MS or PhD Program on a full-time basis for a maximum period of 24 or 36 months, respectively;
• Officially enroll as full-time graduate student;
• Not avail or enjoy any other scholarships;
• Must 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 equivalent to the length of time the scholar enjoyed the scholarship-two years of service for every year of scholarship or a fraction thereof;
• 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; and
• Fulfill the conditions set down by the Parties for the implementation of the PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program in accordance with regulations and the existing academic calendar in both countries.

Documentary Requirements

• Application Form
• Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Certified True Copy of the Official Transcript of Record
• Endorsement from the two former professors in college (For MS applicant) or two from professors in the MS Program for applicant pursuing a PhD program
• 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
• Program of Study
• Budgetary Requirements (with supporting document for bases of rates used)
• Re-entry Plan, narrative 

Where to submit

PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program Brochure

Applications must be submitted online at http://philfrance-scholarships.com/

Deadline for Filling of Applications: March 15, 2021

Email inquiries to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

STRAND Universities

The following universities were assessed and classified into these strands:

STRAND 1   

The program 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 Graduate Scholarship Consortia, i.e. ASTHRDP-NSC and ERDT Consortia.

University

Cagayan State University

Palawan State University

Eastern Visayas State University

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 (for a faculty-applicant, he/she must seek admission in any of the member-universities of the DOST-SEI Graduate Scholarship Consortia, e.i. ASTHRDP-NSC and ERDT Consortium); and

• pass the interview and screening procedure.

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
5. If employed:
   -Recommendation from employer or head of agency
   -Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship
6. Medical Certificate as to health status and fitness to study from a licensed physician with his/her PRC license number indicated
7. Valid NBI Clearance
8. Letter of Admission from the Program Head of the accepting institution which should include the evaluation sheet
9. Approved Program of Study

Deadline

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 MS/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 shall be required of the scholar after he/she finishes the MS/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 requirement by the University.
• Final screening 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.