DOST Scholarship 2025-2026 is Open – Apply Now

DOST Scholarship 2025 program is now open to apply for all eligible college students in the Philippines. Recently, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Philippines has announced the launch of this college scholarship program for the school year 2025-2026.

DOST Scholarship 2025-2026 Application
DOST Scholarship 2025-2026 Application

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DOST Scholarship 2025

Recognizing the need for adequate workforce in the sector of Science and Technology in the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology- DOST has announced the opening of DOST SEI Undergraduate Scholarship program for the school year 2025-2026.

This scholarship program is introduced under the DOST S & T Scholarships and helps eligible and deserving college students pursue their education in the fields of science and technology.

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Benefits of DOST Scholarship

Following is the list of benefits a DOST Scholar will receive under the S&T Scholarships program:

A. Regular Academic Year

  • Tuition and other school fees (for scholars enrolled in private HEIs) – Actual fees up to ₱40,000.00 / year
  • Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – ₱10,000.00 / year
  • Monthly Living Allowance – ₱8,000.00 / month
  • Clothing Allowance – ₱1,000.00 (1st Sem of 1st Year Only)
  • Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province) – 1 economy-class roundtrip fare
  • Group Health and Accident Insurance – Premium
  • Thesis Allowance – ₱10,000.00
  • Graduation Allowance – ₱1,000.00

B. Mid-Year TermAllowance (if required in the curriculum)

  • Tuition and other school fees – Actual fees up to ₱10,000.00
  • Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – ₱2,000.00
  • Monthly Living Allowance – ₱8,000.00 / month for two months
  • Group Health and Accident Insurance – Premium

1 Same as Summer Term/Intersession

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Qualifications to apply for Scholarship

Following is the list of qualifications required to be eligible to apply for DOST Scholarship progam:

  1. The applicant must be natural-born Filipino citizen.
  2. He or She must be of good moral character and in good health.
  3. Qualification
    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. Graduate of high school before the K-12 Program. Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
  4. May have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination but did not qualify for the scholarship; OR may have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award; OR have not taken any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
  5. Must NOT have earned any post-secondary (college or vocational) units.

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Documentary Requirements for Scholarship

Following is the list of documents required to apply for DOST Scholarship program:

  • Form C – Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Form D – Certificate of Good Health
  • Principal’s Certification
    • Form E1 – Applicant who is Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the STEM strand
    • Form E2 – Applicant who is Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in NON-STEM strand and belongs to the upper 5% of the class
    • Form E3 – Applicant who is attending homeschool
    • Form E4 – Applicant who is under the Alternative Learning System
    • Form E5 – Applicant who graduated in High School before the K-12 program and belongs to the upper 5% of the graduating class
  • Form F – Certificate of Residency
  • Form G – Parent’s Certification – Applicant has no pending immigration application to another country
  • Form H – DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination/Award
  • Form I – Applicant’s Certification of No Post-Secondary Units
  • Form J – Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian
  • Recent picture – passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Income – Parent/s or Legal Guardian’s or Spouse’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
  • Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship
  • Marriage Certificate

Scholarship Application Deadline

Opening date of Online Application for DOST Scholarship 2025 program – October 13, 2024.

The Last Day of Request for School Inclusion in the E-Application System – November 15, 2024.

The Deadline date to apply for DOST Scholarship 2025 program – November 22, 2024.

Deadline extension for only for those applicants who have already registered but are yet to complete needed documents until – December 6, 2024.

Schedule of Qualifying Examination – April 5-6, 2025.

How to Apply for DOST Scholarship 2025 program

All interested and eligible college students can apply for the DOST Scholarships 2025 program by visiting the E-Scholarship Application System.

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For Further Inquiries:

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

  • Telephone Number : (02)88308876
  • Mobile Number : 09278868816
  • E-mail : [email protected]
  • Scholarship Notification at DOST website

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