The DOST Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program is a chance for Filipino scientists, researchers, and professionals to study advanced science and engineering degrees at top universities around the world. Run by the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines, this scholarship helps boost the country’s research and development by giving talented individuals the opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
Details About DOST Scholarship:
- Country: Philippines
- Scholarship Name: DOST Scholarship Program
- Duration: 1 year, renewed each year
- Benefits: Up to PHP 140000
- Deadline: 15 August, 2024
Benefits:
– Stipend: Scholars get PHP 7,000 each month to help with living costs.
– Tuition and Fees: Up to PHP 40,000 per year is paid for tuition and school fees.
– Book Allowance: Students receive PHP 10,000 each year for books and study materials.
– Thesis Allowance: A one-time PHP 10,000 is given to students working on their thesis in postgraduate programs.
Eligibility Criteria:
– Citizenship: You need to be a natural-born Filipino to apply.
– Education: You should be a high school senior or graduate, or a first-year college student.
– Academic Performance: You must be in the top 5% of your high school class or have at least an 85% GPA in STEM subjects.
– Health: You should be in good health and have a strong moral character.
– Intended Course: You need to choose a degree program from a list of priority courses approved by DOST at a recognized Philippine institution.
– Foreign Scholarship: If you want to study abroad, you must meet the admission requirements of the foreign university you plan to attend.
– Age: You should be no older than 35 for a master’s degree and no older than 50 for a doctoral degree.
Required Documents:
– Application Form: Fill out the form from the DOST website.
– Birth Certificate: Provide a certified copy of your birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
– High School Mark Sheet: Undergraduate students need a certified copy of their high school grades.
– Photos: Submit recent passport-sized photos.
– Transcripts: Graduate students must include transcripts from their previous degrees.
– CV or Resume: Include your Curriculum Vitae or resume.
– Recommendation Letters: Get letters of recommendation from professors or professionals.
– English Proficiency: Show proof of English proficiency, like TOEFL or IELTS scores.
– Identification: Provide a valid passport and other ID documents.
Application Process:
– Online Registration: Sign up and create an account on the official DOST-SEI website.
– Application Form: Complete and submit the application form carefully.
– Document Submission: Upload your documents to the online portal.
– Examination: If eligible, you’ll take the DOST-SEI Scholarship Exam, an important part of the process.
– Graduate Student Review: After the deadline, DOST experts review your application, including your grades, research proposal (if you have one), recommendation letters, and other documents.
– Interview: If you’re shortlisted, you might be invited for an interview.
– Acceptance and Visa: If accepted, you need to confirm your place, apply for a student visa, arrange housing, and meet any other requirements from the university.
Deadline:
You need to apply by May for the undergraduate scholarship and by mid-April for the foreign graduate scholarship.