DOST Scholarship 2025-2026 | Apply NOW

The DOST Scholarship is one of the most well-known Scholarships in the Philippines. The Benefits of the Scholarship attract a lot of Filipino students. It’s no surprise that thousands of applicants compete for the limited scholarship spots every year. The DOST Scholarship is now open to apply.

Table of Contents

• DOST Scholarship 2025
• Benefits of DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
• Who Can Apply For DOST Scholarship
• Documentary Requirements
• Scholarship Application Timeline
• How to Apply for DOST Scholarship
• Video Guide

DOST Scholarship 2025

Since the need for adequate workforce in the sector of Science and Technology in the Philippines is increasing day-by-day, the Department of Science and Technology- DOST has announced the opening of its DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship program for the school year 2025-2026.

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)	Actual fees up to ₱40,000.00 /AY
Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance	₱10,000.00 /AY
Monthly Living Allowance	₱8,000.00 / month
Clothing Allowance	₱1,000 (1st Sem of 1st Year only)
Transportation Allowance (for those studying outside of home province)	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
Group Health and Accident Insurance	Premium
Thesis Allowance	₱10,000.00
Graduation Clothing Allowance	₱1,000.00

B. Mid-Year Term 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	₱8,000.00 / month for two months
Group Health and Accident Insurance	Premium

Who Can Apply For DOST Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for DOST Scholarship, a candidate must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The candidate must be a natural-born Filipino citizen.
2. Academic requirements:
   • Graduating Grade 12 male and female students in SY 2024-2025:
     1. STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
     2. NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class
   • Graduate of Grade 12 before SY 2024-2025 and did not enroll in college yet:
     1. STEM STRAND: All students belonging to the STEM class
     2. NON-STEM STRAND: Must be in the top 5% of the graduating class
   • Graduate of high school before the K-12 Program. Must belong to the top 5% of the graduating class.
3. Must be of good moral character and in good health.
4. May have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination but did not qualify for the scholarship; OR may have qualified for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award; OR have not taken any DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
5. Must NOT have earned any post-secondary (college or vocational) units.

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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 Grade 12 Graduating/Graduated student in the STEM strand
  • Form E2 – Applicant who is 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 E5 – Applicant who graduated in High School before the K-12 program and belongs to the upper 5% of the graduating class
• 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
• Recent picture – passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Income – Parent/s or Legal Guardian’s or Spouse’s 2022 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
• Notarized Affidavit of Guardianship
• Marriage Certificate

Scholarship Application Timeline

Following is the application timeline for DOST Scholarship program:

• Opening date of Online Application for DOST Scholarship 2025 program – October 13, 2024.
• The Last Day of Request for School Inclusion in the E-Application System – November 15, 2024.
• The Deadline date to apply for DOST Scholarship 2025 program – November 22, 2024.
• Schedule of Qualifying Examination – April 5-6, 2025.

How to Apply for DOST Scholarship

All interested and eligible college students can apply for the DOST Scholarships 2025-2026 program by visiting the E-Scholarship Application System from here: https://ugrad.science-scholarships.ph/.

Video Guide

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at:

• Telephone Number : (02)88308876
• Mobile Number : 09278868816
• E-mail : [email protected]
• Scholarship Notification at DOST website

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