How to Apply for the DOST S&T Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines offers a scholarship program that aims to empower Filipino youth through quality education and research opportunities. The DOST Scholarship Program is open to high school graduates who have a strong passion for science and technology.

One of the main goals of the DOST Scholarship Program is to address the need for more scientists, engineers, and researchers in the country. By providing financial assistance to deserving students, the program encourages them to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.

Through the DOST Scholarship Program, students can choose from various courses such as engineering, agriculture, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. The program covers tuition and other school fees, monthly stipends, book allowances, and even thesis and dissertation grants for graduate students.

Aside from financial support, the DOST Scholarship Program also offers other benefits to its scholars. Scholars are allowed to participate in local and international conferences, seminars, and trainings. They are also given access to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories.

Upon graduation, DOST scholars are required to render service to the country. They are expected to work in the Philippines for a period equivalent to the number of years they were supported by the program. This ensures that the knowledge and skills acquired by the scholars are utilized for the development of the nation.

The DOST Scholarship Program has produced numerous successful graduates who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. These scholars have become leaders, innovators, and problem solvers, driving the progress and development of the Philippines.

For those who are interested in applying for the DOST Scholarship Program, the application process usually starts in the first quarter of the year. Detailed information and requirements can be found on the DOST website or through the DOST regional offices.

The DOST Scholarship Program is a testament to the government’s commitment to investing in the future of the Filipino youth. By providing opportunities for education and research, the program empowers the next generation of scientists and technologists, paving the way for a brighter and more innovative Philippines.

Requirements for DOST S&T scholarship 2024 undergraduate

Find the Requirements to apply DOST S&T Scholarship 2024:

Graduating Grade 12 Male and Female Students in the Year 2023 – 2024.
- STEM STRAND: All Students Belonging to the STEM Class.
- NON-STEM STARD: Must be in the top 5% of the Graduating Class.

Graduate of Grade 12 Before SY 2023 – 2024.
- He or She who didn’t enroll in College Yet;
- STEM STRAND: All Students Belonging to the STEM Class.
- NON-STEM STARD: Must be in the top 5% of the Graduating Class.
Graduate of High School before the K-12Program, He or She must belong to the Top 5% of the Graduating Class.
He or She Must be a Natural-Born Filipino Citizen,

He or She must be of Good Moral Character and in Good Health,
Must have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination but did not qualify for the Scholarship, or May qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but didn’t avail of the award, or he or she may have not taken any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
He or She must not have earned any Post-Secondary – College or Vocational Units.

Benefits of S&T Scholarship 2024 undergraduate

Here are the Benefits of the DOST S&T Scholarship 2024:

A. Regular Academic Year
Tuition and other school fees (for scholars enrolled in private HEIs)	Actual fees up to ₱40,000.00 /AY
Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance	₱10,000.00 /AY
Monthly Living Allowance	₱7,000.00 / month
Clothing Allowance	₱1,000 (1^st Sem of 1^st Year only)
Transportation Allowance	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
(for those studying outside of home province)	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Group Accident and Health Insurance	Premium
Thesis Allowance	₱10,000.00
Graduation Allowance	₱1,000.00
B. Mid-Year Term¹Allowance (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	₱7,000.00 / month for two months

Benefits of DOST S&T Scholarship 2024

Actual fees up to ₱40,000.00 /AY

Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance – ₱10,000.00 /AY
Monthly Living Allowance -₱7,000.00 / month
Clothing Allowance – ₱1,000 (1st Sem of 1st Year only)

Transportation Allowance – 1 economy-class roundtrip fare (for those studying outside of home province)
Group Accident and Health Insurance – Premium
Thesis Allowance – ₱10,000.00

Graduation Allowance – ₱1,000.00

Mid-Year Term1 Allowance (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 – ₱7,000.00 / month for two months

Dost S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Documents Required 2024

Here are the list of Dost S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Documents Requirements to apply:

Certificate of Good Moral Character,

Certificate of Good Health,
Principal’s Certification:
- Applicant who is a Grade 12 Graduating or Graduated Student in the STEM Strand.
- Applicant who is a Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the NON-STEM strand and belongs to the upper 5% of the class
- Applicant who is attending homeschool
- Applicant who is under the Alternative Learning System
- Applicant who graduated in High School before the K-12 program and belongs to the upper 5% of the graduating class
Certificate of Residency
Parent’s Certification – Applicant has no pending immigration application to another country

DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination/Award
Applicant’s Certification of No Post-Secondary Units
Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian

Priority Courses For DOST S&T Scholarship Program

Here is the list of Priority Courses for the DOST S&T Scholarship program:

Bachelor in Mathematics Education
Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood Education with Specialization in Information and Communications

Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BS Aeronautical Engineering
BS Aerospace Engineering

BS Agribusiness
BS Agribusiness Management
BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship

BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
BS Agricultural Biotechnology¹
BS Agricultural Chemistry

BS Agricultural Economics
BS Agricultural Engineering
BS Agricultural Technology

BS Agriculture
BS Animal Husbandry
BS Animal Science

BS Applied Mathematics
BS Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance²
BS Applied Physics

BS Applied Physics with Applied Computer System
BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering²
BS Applied Statistics

BS Architecture
BS Astronomy
BS Astronomy Technology

BS Basic Medical Sciences⁶
BS Biochemistry
BS Biology

BS Biology for Teachers
BS Biotechnology
BS Ceramics Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering
BS Chemistry

BS Chemistry Major in Business³

BS Chemistry for Teachers
BS Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems
BS Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering²

BS Civil Engineering
BS Clothing Technology
BS Community Nutrition

BS Computer Engineering
BS Computer Science
BS Electrical Engineering

BS Electronics and Communications Engineering

BS Environmental Engineering
BS Electronics Engineering

BS Environmental Science

BS Fine Arts Major in Industrial Design
BS Fisheries

BS Food Science and Technology
BS Food Technology
BS Forestry

BS Geodetic Engineering
BS Geography
BS Geology

BS Geothermal Engineering
BS Health Science
BS Human Biology⁵

BS Industrial Design
BS Industrial Engineering
BS Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology³

BS Industrial Pharmacy
BS Information and Communications Technology
BS Information System

BS Information Technology
BS Information Technology Systems
BS Instrumentation and Control Engineering

BS Life Sciences
BS Management Information Systems²
BS Manufacturing Engineering

BS Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Biomedical Engineering³
BS Manufacturing Engineering-Management-Mechatronics and Robotics³
BS Marine Biology

BS Marine Science
BS Materials Engineering
BS Mathematics

BS Mathematics and Science Teaching
BS Mathematics for Teachers
BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Mechatronics Engineering
BS Medical Laboratory Science
BS Medical Technology

BS Metallurgical Engineering
BS Meteorology
BS Microbiology

BS Mining Engineering
BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
BS Nutrition

BS Nutrition and Dietetics
BS Packaging Engineering
BS Petroleum Engineering

BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
BS Pharmacy (4-year program)
BS Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)

BS Physics
BS Physics for Teachers
BS Psychology

BS Public Health
BS Speech Pathology
BS Statistics

BSE Biological Sciences
BSE Biology
BSE Biology-Chemistry⁴

BSE Chemistry
BSE General Sciences
BSE Mathematics

BSE Physical Sciences
BSE Physics
BSE Physics-Chemistry⁴
BSE Physics-Mathematics⁴
BSE Science
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Reference

¹ UP System only
² 4yrs, ADMU only
³ DLSU-Manila only
⁴ 4yrs, USC only
⁵ 3yrs, DLSU-Manila only
⁶ 4 yrs, UPM only

STUDY PLACEMENTS

University of the Philippines

State Universities and Colleges

Private Institutions that are recognized by CHED as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development or have FAAP Level III accreditation for the priority S&T programs of study

Dost S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline 2024

The Deadline for DOST S&T Undergraduate is on:

The Start of the Online Application is on 17 October 2023
The Last Day to Apply is on 15, December 2023.
The Last Day of Online Application and Uploading of Requirements is on – 31, December 2023.
The schedule of the Qualifying Examination is on – 6 -7 April 2024.

How to Apply for DOST S&T Undergraduate Scholarship

All Interested Applicants, Read the article detailed on the DOST–SEI Website with these links –sei.dost.gov.ph, Online Application link – DOST S&T Online Application.