DOH Pre-Service Scholarship 2023 | Open to Apply

Good news, scholarship seekers! The Department of Health (DOH) has announced the Pre-Service Scholarship Program for Priority Allied Health Courses in Medical Technology, Pharmacy, and Diploma in Midwifery for the year 2023.

The Department of Health, DOH Pre-Service Scholarship 2023 for Medical Technology, Pharmacy, and Diploma in Midwifery is now open to all eligible and interested Filipinos. The Goal of DOH Pre-Service Scholarship program is to provide accessibility to quality health care services by the poor, marginalized and helpless areas of the Philippines.

Table of Contents

• Scholarship Benefits for Diploma in Midwifery
• Scholarship Benefits for Medical Technology and Pharmacy
• What are the Qualifications?
• How to Apply for DOH Pre-Service Scholarship?
• DOH Centers List
• Application Process
  • Initial Screening
  • Final Screening
• Video Guide
• Application Period

Scholarship Benefits for Diploma in Midwifery

The following benefits will be granted to accepted scholars:

The benefits are available to scholars pursuing the Diploma in Midwifery, for a total annual allowance of ₱235,200:

• Tuition Fees – ₱50,000
• Book Allowances – ₱20,000
• For Uniform – ₱6,000
• Miscellaneous Expenses – ₱14,000
• Living expenses – ₱67,200
• For Board and Lodging – ₱60,000
• Transportation expenses – ₱18,000
• Return Service: The Scholars are required to perform one (1) year of return service in DOH identified priority areas for each year of scholarship received.

Scholarship Benefits for Medical Technology and Pharmacy

Scholars in Medical Technology and Pharmacy will receive a total annual allowance of ₱267,200 in scholarship benefits which are as follows:

• Tuition Fees – ₱80,000
• Book Allowances – ₱22,000
• For Uniform – ₱6,000
• Miscellaneous Expenses – ₱14,000
• Living expenses – ₱67,200
• For Board and Lodging – ₱60,000
• Transportation expenses – ₱18,000
• Return Service: The Scholars are required to perform one (1) year of return service in DOH identified priority areas for each year of scholarship received.

Also Read: OWWA Scholarship Application

What are the Qualifications?

According to the DOH, all interested applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. You must be a Filipino citizen.
2. Students of moral character
3. Secondary school graduate (high school or senior high school whichever is applicable)
4. Preference shall be given applicants from:
   • Low income families
   • Geographically isolated disadvantaged municipalities/ provinces or from top 20 poorest provinces/municipalities/cities
   • Indigenous communities/minority sects
   • Children/dependents of government employees, victims of calamity/tragedy, police/military injured/fatally wounded while on duty, Barangay Health Workers/traditional birth attendants/with chronic diseases

How to Apply for DOH Pre-Service Scholarship?

Applicants interested in applying for the DOH Pre-Service Scholarship 2023 for Medical Technology, Pharmacy, and Midwifery should contact the local DOH Centers for Health Department.

DOH Centers List

The following are the DOH Centers mentioned in the Scholarship notification:

1. Metro Manila CHD, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. (02)8531-0026 local 310
2. CORDILLERA CHD, Baguio City, Benguet. (074) 442-8096
3. Ilocos CHD, San Fernando, La Union. (072) 607-6426
4. Cagayan Valley CHD, Tuguegarao, Cagayan. (078) 304-6523
5. Central Luzon CHD, San Fernando, Pampanga. (045) 455-2322
6. CALABARZON CHD, Project 4, Quezon City. (02) 8-249-2000 local 4475
7. MIMAROPA CHD, Project 4, Quezon City. (02) 912-0195 local 417 to 419
8. Bicol CHD, Legaspi City, Albay. (052) 204-0050
9. Western Visayas CHD, Mandurriao, Iloilo city. (033) 321-1036, (033) 332-2329 local 127
10. Central Visayas CHD, Cebu City. (032) 253-6355
11. Eastern Visayas CHD, Palo, Leyte. (032) 253-6355
12. Zamboanga Peninsula CHD, Zamboanga City. (062) 955-6197
13. Northern Mindanao CHD, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. (088) 858-7132
14. Davao CHD, Bajada, Davao City. (082) 305-1906 / 226-4826
15. SOCCSKSARGEN CHD, Koronadal City. (064) 421-2196
16. CARAGA CHD, Butuan City. (085) 342-5208
17. MOH-BARMM, Cotabato City. (064) 552-2870

Also Read: DOST Scholarship Program

Application Process

The DOH Pre-Service Scholarship 2023 application process is divided into two stages, which are as follows:

Initial Screening

• Students must apply directly to their preferred DOH Partner School and must meet the minimum qualifications / criteria as discussed above.
• Only those admitted to the partner schools are eligible to apply for the DOH Scholarship.

Final Screening

• Evaluation, Validation and Approval of accepted applicants by the concerned CHD based on set criteria.
• Successful Scholars will be notified by the Scholarship Coordinators of the Partner Schools.

Video Guide

Application Period

• DOH Pre-Service Scholarship 2023 is open to apply.
• The deadline for the Scholarship has not yet been announced. Follow us on Facebook to get updates.