DOST Scholarship 2025 Online Application | Apply Now!

ByCareers Filipino Team

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.

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.

If you’re exploring other undergraduate opportunities, don’t miss the DOST-SEI JLSS Scholarship, which also supports aspiring science and technology scholars.

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 InsurancePremium
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 feesActual 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 InsurancePremium

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.

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 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

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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.
  • Extended Deadline for only for those applicants who have already registered but are yet to complete needed documents until – December 23, 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/.

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

  • Telephone Number : (02)88308876
  • Mobile Number : 09278868816
  • E-mail : undergradeapp [@] gmail.com
  • Scholarship Notification at DOST website