DOST Scholarship 2026 Online Application | Apply Now
The DOST Scholarship 2026 Online Application is going to open for all eligible college students in the Philippines. Recently, DOST – Science Education Institute announced the opening of DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship program for the school year 2026-2027.
Table of Contents
- DOST Scholarship
- Benefits of DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria
- Documentary Requirements
- Scholarship Application Timeline
- How to Apply for DOST Scholarship
DOST Scholarship
The DOST Scholarship is one of the most well-known Scholarships in the Philippines. This scholarship program aims to stimulate and entice talented Filipino youths to pursue lifetime productive careers in science and technology and ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources which can steer the country towards national progress.
This scholarship program is introduced under the DOST S&T Scholarships and supports eligible and deserving college students to pursue their education in the fields of science and technology.
Benefits of DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
Following is the list of benefits a DOST scholar will receive under this scholarship program:
A. Regular Academic Year
| Tuition and other school fees (for scholars enrolled in private HEIs) | ₱40,000 /AY |
| Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance | ₱10,000 /AY |
| Monthly Living Allowance | ₱8,000 / month |
| Clothing Allowance | ₱1,000 (1st Sem of 1st Year only) |
| Transportation Allowance | 1 economy-class roundtrip fare |
| Group Health and Accident Insurance | Premium |
| Thesis Allowance | ₱10,000 |
| Graduation Allowance | ₱1,000 |
B. Summer / Mid-Year Term Allowance (if required in the curriculum)
| Tuition and other school fees | Actual fees up to ₱10,000 |
| Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance | ₱2,000 |
| Monthly Living Allowance | ₱8,000 / month for two months |
| Group Health and Accident Insurance | Premium |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, a candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The candidate must be a natural-born Filipino citizen
- Academic requirements:
- Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in SY 2025-2026:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the Non-STEM graduating class
- Graduate of Grade 12 before SY 2025-2026 and did not enroll in college yet:
- STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
- NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the Non-STEM graduating class
- Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in SY 2025-2026:
- Must be of good moral character and in good health
- May have applied to the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships but did not qualify
- May have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships but did not avail of the award
- Must NOT have earned any post-secondary (college or vocational) units.
If you’re interested in other government scholarship opportunities, you can check the CHED Scholarship, for Filipino college students.
Documentary Requirements
The list of documents required to apply for DOST Scholarship program are as follows:
- Form C – Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Form D – Certificate of Good Health
- Principal’s Certification
- Form E1 – Applicant who is in Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the STEM strand
- Form E2 – Applicant who is in Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in NON-STEM strand and belongs to the upper 5% of the class
- Form E3 – Applicant who is attending homeschool
- Form E4 – Applicant who is under the Alternative Learning System
- Form F – Certificate of Residency
- Form G – Parent’s Certification – Applicant has no pending immigration application to another country
- Form H – DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination/Award
- Form I – Applicant’s Certification of No Post-Secondary Units
- Form J – Signed Declaration of Applicant and the Parent/Legal Guardian
- Applicant’s recent picture – passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
- Birth Certificate of the Applicant
- Any of the following proof of income of Parent / Legal Guardian / Spouse depending on their class of work:
- 2024 Income Tax Return
- BIR Form 1701
- Employment Contract for OFW
- BIR Certificate of Exemption from Filing of ITR
- Certificate of Indigency, Certificate of Employment with Compensation
- Proof of Pension (if pensioner)
- Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship
- Marriage Certificate
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Scholarship Application Timeline
Following is the application timeline for this scholarship program:
- Announcement of Scholarship and Downloading of Scholarship Forms – October 6, 2025.
- Opening date of Online Application for DOST Scholarship is October 20, 2025.
- The Deadline date to apply for DOST Scholarship program is November 21, 2025.
- Schedule of Qualifying Examination – February 21-22, 2026.
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How to Apply for DOST Scholarship
All interested and eligible college students can apply for the DOST Scholarship by visiting the E-Scholarship Application System from here: https://science-scholarships.ph/.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at:
- Telephone Number : 8830-8876 or 8330-8826
- Mobile Number : 09215260814 or 09278868816
- E-mail : [email protected]
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