2019-2020 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Application Now Open

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?

Column_1	Column_2
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?

General Criteria of Eligibility	RA 7687	MERIT
natural-born Filipino citizen;	✔	✔
poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators;	✔	✖
member of the top five percent (5%) of the Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class; or member of the STEM strand senior high school graduating class;	✔	✔
a resident of the municipality for the last 4 years as attested by the barangay chairman;	✔	✖
of good moral character and in good health; and	✔	✔
a qualifier of the 2019 S&T Scholarship Examination	✔	✔

What are the Scholarship Privileges?

Column_1	Column_2
Tuition and other school fees	P40,000.00 per Academic Year
Book Allowance	P10,000.00 per year
MS/PE uniform (1st Semester of First Year only)	P1,000.00
Group Insurance	Premium
Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province)	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Monthly Living Allowance	P7,000.00 per month
Summer Allowance (if required per curriculum):
Tuition and other school fees	P1,500.00
Book Allowance	P500.00 (to submit O.R.)
Monthly Allowance	2 months
Graduation clothing allowance	P1,000.00

What are the Requirements to be Submitted?

Items to be Submitted	RA 7687	MERIT
Form A: Personal Information	✔	✔
Form B: Household Information Questionnaire	✔	✖
Form C: Certificate of Good Moral Character	✔	✔
Form D: Certificate of Good Health	✔	✔
Form E1: Principal’s Certification that applicant belongs to the senior high school STEM strand Class	✔	✔
Form E2: Principal’s Certification that applicant belongs to the upper 5% of the NON-STEM strand senior high school graduating class	✔	✔
Form F: Certificate of Residency	✔	✖
Form G: Parent’s Certification	✔	✔
Form H: Statement of the applicant that he/she has not taken any previous DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination and any undergraduate units or post-secondary course (In case the applicant has already graduated from senior high school)	✔	✔
Form I: Signed Declaration by Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian	✔	✔
Two recent (1”x1”) pictures	✔	✔
Photocopy of Birth Certificate	✔	✔
Parent/s 2018 Income Tax Return / W2 / Employment Contract for OFW / BIR Cert. of Exemption from Filing of ITR / Brgy. Cert. of Indigency	✔	✖
The electric bill for the recent 3 consecutive months	✔	✖
A non-refundable test fee of P200.00	✖	✔

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.

He/She should pass the qualifying examination for admission to the university where he/she plans to enroll in.

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, 2^nd 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, 2019

Date of Examination:

October 20, 2019

The 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 Technology
SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
1^st and 2^nd 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