List of DOST Scholarships in the Philippines

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholarships are prestigious grant programs in the Philippines designed to promote science and technology education. These scholarships are offered by the Science Education Institute (SEI) under DOST with the goal of stimulating and entice talented Filipino youths to pursue lifetime productive careers in science and technology.

In consonance with RA 7687 or the Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994, it is the policy of the State to promote the development of the country’s science and technology manpower in line with economic development. It is responsible for providing the capability required in the areas of research, development, innovation, and utilization.

As such, it shall provide scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other forms of incentives to deserving science students and other specially gifted citizens to enable them to pursue higher education or training in areas of science and technology. Towards this end, scholarships shall be provided to finance the education of poor, talented, and deserving students desiring to pursue a degree in the areas of science and technology.

The grant of any scholarship award from the fund shall be applied only in the field of science, mathematics, engineering, and other areas in the undergraduate or postgraduate courses promulgated by the DOST and the Department of Education.

The grantee of the scholarship program is entitled to financial assistance which may include:

• tuition and other school fees
• an outright grant for prescribed textbooks and essential school supplies
• an outright grant for prescribed military science and physical education uniform
• transportation expenses, and
• monthly living allowance.

Undergraduate Scholarships

S & T Undergraduate Scholarships

In accordance with Republic Act No. 7687, or the “Science and Technology Scholarship Act of 1994,” capable and deserving students whose families’ socioeconomic situation is below particular cut-off values for certain indicators are given scholarships. The study of basic sciences, engineering, applied sciences, and the instruction of mathematics and science must be prioritized among other disciplines of study for those who qualify.

 

The S&T Undergraduate Scholarships Program seeks to encourage young Filipinos to pursue rewarding careers in science and technology, ensuring a steady and adequate supply of qualified S&T professionals who can fuel the country’s advancement. Students who exhibit an extraordinary grasp of science and mathematics are awarded the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067.

Junior Level Science Scholarships

The goal of Republic Act No. 10612 is to improve science and technology education in the country by accelerating the development of graduates in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program has two goals: provide scholarships to deserving students in their third year of college who are pursuing degree programs in science and technology; and ensure a consistent and sufficient pool of qualified S&T professionals who can contribute to the advancement of the nation.

Graduate Scholarships

Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP)

The Department of Science and Technology—Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has announced the availability of scholarships for eligible male and female individuals who wish to pursue Master and Doctoral programs in priority areas of Science and Technology (S&T) through the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP). The fundamental goals of the ASTHRDP are to improve the country’s worldwide competitiveness and capacity for S&T innovation and accelerate the production of highly trained human resources needed for R&D in the field of Science and Technology.

Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) offers scholarship opportunities for eligible male and female candidates to pursue Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Science and Mathematics Education through the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME). This is in collaboration with the National Consortium in Graduate Science and Mathematics Education (NCGSME).

The program’s goal is to improve the quality of science and mathematics education in the country while also accelerating the production of many specialists in the field of science and mathematics education.

Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT)

The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) network is a collaborative network of eight prestigious universities in the country that offer Master and Doctorate degree programs in a variety of engineering disciplines.

The consortium members of ERDT are the following:

• Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
• Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
• De La Salle University (DLSU)
• Mapua University (MU)
• Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
• University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)
• University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
• University of San Carlos (USC)

The scholarship program has several goals, including the implementation of high-impact research initiatives that are aligned with the Philippines’ development plans, the cultivation of a significant number of graduates with advanced engineering degrees, the advancement of qualifications for practicing engineers, the improvement of engineering college quality, and accessibility to graduate engineering education, and the promotion of a culture of research and development (R&D) within the country.

Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has made an announcement regarding the availability of Foreign Graduate Scholarships in Specialized Priority Fields of Science and Technology. The program provides opportunities for talented and deserving students to pursue MS and PhD degrees in reputable international institutions, with a focus on advanced sciences and emerging technologies. The objective of this program is to cultivate a skilled and proficient workforce in the fields of science and engineering who will actively contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic growth.

UAlberta S & T Graduate Scholarship Program

The DOST-SEI-UAlberta S&T Graduate Scholarship Program, which supports graduate study in priority S&T subjects at the University of Alberta in Alberta, Canada, has been announced by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). The major goal of this scholarship program is to give Filipino master’s and doctorate candidates the opportunity to pursue their studies and conduct research in Alberta.

DOST-SEI scholarships and the University of Alberta work together to support these scholars. Admission to a doctorate or master’s degree program is contingent on meeting the academic standards of the relevant UAlberta department and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), and the availability of a suitable graduate supervisor in the desired field of study.

Detailed information regarding the minimum admission requirements of UAlberta departments and the application procedures can be found on the FGSR website. The priority fields of study encompass Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemical and Material Engineering, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Renewable Resources, and Physics.

PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in collaboration with the French Embassy in the Philippines, offers the PhilFrance DOST Fellowship Program to promote the mobility of Filipino professionals working in academic, research, or government institutions to the French Republic. Selected scholars will pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees in public higher education institutes overseen by the French Republic’s Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, and Research.

Science and Technology Regional Alliance of Universities for National Development

The program aims to strengthen the faculty profile of universities in the provinces by providing graduate scholarships to its faculty members who will eventually spur the research and development activities in the regions, train high-level human resources needed for S&T activities in the regions/provinces who will contribute to the country’s global competitiveness and economic development, and provide opportunities to talented and deserving S&T professionals in the provinces to pursue advance degrees in STEM priority fields.

Summary

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) provides various scholarship programs aimed at fostering the development of highly skilled individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the Philippines. These scholarships include the Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships, the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, the Junior Level Science Scholarships, the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education, and the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) scholarships.

The programs aim to attract talented and deserving students to pursue STEM education, improve the quality of science and mathematics education, upgrade the qualifications of engineers, and enhance the country’s research and technological innovation capabilities. There are scholarship opportunities for graduate studies abroad like the Foreign Graduate Scholarships and the DOST-SEI-UAlberta S&T Graduate Scholarship Program.
Partnerships with international organizations and governments, such as the Embassy of France, provide additional opportunities for Filipino professionals to pursue higher education and research in other countries.