The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is calling on the youth to join the science community by pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This, as DOST’s Science Education Institute (SEI) announces the availability of scholarship slots for the 2021 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarships for incoming Grade 12 students in Academic Year (AY) 2020-2021 who intend to pursue STEM courses in college.
The scholarship program aims to push for knowledge-driven development through S&T human resource advancement.
“Amid the uncertainty [brought by the coronavirus], we soldier on in providing scholarship opportunities for college studies. The DOST Scholarship invites talented Filipino youth to pursue STEM-related careers and take active participation in research and development [R&D] activities. We hope to have more scientists especially in this changing world,” said DOST-SEI Director, Dr. Josette T. Biyo.
Applicants for the scholarship must be natural-born Filipinos of good moral character and in good health. Application is open to students in the STEM strand. Those in the non-STEM strand may also apply provided they belong to the top 5 percent of their graduating class.
Students who belong to families whose socio-economic status does not exceed the cut-off values for certain indicators may apply for Republic Act 7687 scholarship program, otherwise, applicants may apply for the Merit Scholarship Program.
To be able to enjoy the scholarship, applicants should pass the 2021 S&T Undergraduate Scholarships Examination and pursue a Bachelor of Science degree program in any of the priority fields of study at a state university or college or any private higher education institution that is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education as Center of Excellence or Center of Development, or with at least FAAP Level III accreditation for the Bachelor of Science program that they intend to enroll in.
The deadline for online application is on August 28. The date of nationwide qualifying examination is on October 25.
For the complete list of requirements, priority programs, and study placements, visit SEI’s web site at www.sei.dost.gov.ph.
Interested applicants may apply online through https://www.science-scholarships.ph/.
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