Priority Fields of Study

The Department of Science and Technology

(DOST) announces the availability of
scholarships for Masters and Doctorate
degrees in priority S&T areas through the
implementation of the Accelerated Science
and Technology Human Resource
Development Program.

Goals

To help improve the countrys global

competitiveness and capability to
innovate through Science and
Technology (S&T).
To accelerate the production of
high-level human resources needed for
Research & Development (R&D) in S&T

Study Placement
National Science Consortium (NSC)
Member-Universities:
ADMU, CLSU, DLSU, MSU-IIT,
UP Diliman, UP Los Baos, UP Manila,
UP Visayas, UST, VSU

Criteria for Eligibility

An applicant must:

I.

II. Thesis/Dissertation Grant Support for

DOST R&D priority areas

ASTHRDP-NSC

Information Sheet/
Application Form can be downloaded at
www.sei.dost.gov.ph or thru the websites
of the NSC Member Universities.

Birth Certificate (Photocopy)

Certified

True Copy
Transcript of Records

of

the

Official

Endorsement from two former professors

in college or from two former professors in

the Masters program for applicants
pursuing PhD program
If employed, must be recommended by the

head of agency and secure permission to

take a leave of absence while on
scholarship
Medical Certificate as to health status from

Types of Graduate Scholarships Available

M/MA/MS/PhD Program

Agriculture, Forestry and Natural

Resources
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric and Space
Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Fisheries and Marine Science
Health and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Information and Communication
Technology
Materials Science and
Nanotechnology
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Pure and Applied Physics

Documentary Requirements

be a Filipino citizen;
not be more than 45 years old at
the time of application;
be in good health condition;
pass the admission requirements
for graduate studies at any of the
NSC member-universities ; and
pass the interview and other
screening procedures.

a licensed
License No.

physician

indicating

PRC

Valid NBI Clearance

Letter of Admission which should include

the evaluation sheet and program of study.

Completed application and other documentary
requirements may be submitted personally or by
mail at the office of the ASTHRDP Project
Leader of the desired NSC member-universities
on or before the following dates:

Deadline of Submission of
Application
First Semester AY 2013-2014

April 19, 2013

Second Semester AY 2013-2014

September 6, 2013

6.

Scholarship Privileges for AY 2013-2014

MS
()
Tuition & other school fees
Stipend

PhD
()
Actual

17,000/mo.

25,000/mo.

10,000/yr

10,000/yr

10,000/AY

10,000/AY

Group Insurance

500/yr

500/yr

Thesis/ Dissertation

30,000

60,000

Book Allow.
Transportation Allowance*

* Given only to those who will study outside their home

province

Incentive
The remaining stipends shall be given to a scholar who
completes his/her degree earlier than the prescribed
period of study.

Terms of the ASTHRDP Scholarship Award

1.

The scholarship award shall be for full-time graduate

studies for the completion of a Masters/PhD degree
in any of the DOST identified priority fields.

2.

The scholar must not be employed or practicing

his/her profession while on scholarship; he/she must
secure approval for official leave of absence, if
employed.

3.

The awardee shall

Agreement with DOST.

4.

Evaluation of the academic performance of the

scholar based on established policies shall be done to
determine the scholarship status every semester or
term.

5.

Refund of scholarship grant with interest shall be

required of the scholar for non-completion of his/her
graduate program and failure to comply with the
service obligation.

execute

Scholarship

A service obligation to be rendered in the Philippines

shall be required of the scholar after finishing the
MS/PhD degree, i.e. one year for every year of
scholarship.

MARIO G. MONTEJO
Secretary, DOST

Submit Accomplished Application Form/

Documents to any of the Following NSC
Member Universities:
1.

ADMU
Ms. Arianne Ferrer
Ms. Joannie Jaranilla
School of Science and
Engineering
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Contact No.: 426-5985
www.admu.edu.ph
sci-eng@admu.edu.ph

6. UP Los Baos
Ms. Mannilyn Remigio
Mr. Zosimo Dimaculangan
Graduate School
Los Baos, Laguna
Contact No.: 536-2310
www.uplb.edu.ph
gradschool@uplb.edu.ph

2. CLSU
Ms. Loida Gurion
Institute of Graduate Studies
Science City of Muoz,
Nueva Ecija
Contact No.: 456-5186
www.clsu.edu.ph
clsu_igs2003@yahoo.com

7. UP Manila
Mr. Phillip Celestial
College of Public Health
Manila
Contact No.: 524-2703
www.officialweb.upm.edu.ph

3. DLSU
Ms. Trician Jazzel Dela Cruz
College of Science
Taft Avenue, Manila
Contact No.: 524-0451
www.dlsu.edu.ph
cosdean@dlsu.edu.ph

8. UP Visayas
Ms. Elsa Rivera
College of Arts and Sciences
Miag-ao, Iloilo
Contact No.: 513-8773
www.upv.edu.ph
deansoffice_casupv@yahoo.com

4. MSU-IIT
Ms. Lalaine Orbe
College of Science and
Mathematics
A. Bonifacio Ave.,
Tibanga, Iligan City
Contact No.: 221-4068
www.msuiit.edu.ph
csm.dean@g.msuiit.edu.ph

9. UST
Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra
College of Science
Espaa, Manila
Contact No.: 731-5728
www.ust.edu.ph
science@mnl.ust.edu.ph

5. UP Diliman
Ms. Arlene Boro
College of Science
Diliman Quezon City
Contact No.: 981-8500 loc.
3801
www.upd.edu.ph
upd.csdean@gmail.com

10. VSU
Ms. Angie Poliquit
College of Agriculture
Baybay, Leyte
Contact No.: 536-7107
www.vsu.edu.ph
dean.agscience@gmail.com

SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE

Department of Science and Technology
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
DOST-SEI Scholarships Tel. No. 837-1333
www.sei.dost.gov.ph