DOST Scholarship 2021 online application form, step-by-step guide

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute is now accepting applications for the 2021 DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarships. View here the date of exam, qualifications, requirements, online application form, schedule, step-by-step guide and more.

UPDATE: LIST OF PASSERS: DOST Scholarship Result AY 2021-2022

The 2021 Undergraduate Scholarship is for incoming Grade 12 students in AY 2020-2021 who intend to pursue STEM courses when they enroll in college next year.

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“Amid the uncertainty, we soldier on in providing scholarship opportunities for college studies. We hope to have more scientists especially in this changing world,” DOST-SEI Director, Dr. Josette T. Biyo, said.

WHEN IS THE NEXT DOST SCHOLARSHIP EXAM?

The date of nationwide qualifying examination is set on October 25, 2020.

August 7, 2020 Update: DOST-SEI postponed the conduct of DOST scholarship exams this year. New target is between January - June 2021.

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TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP

Students who belong to families whose socio-economic status does not exceed the cut-off values for certain indicators may apply for RA 7687 program, otherwise, applicants may apply for the Merit Scholarship Program.

RA 7687: For academically talented students who belong to economically disadvantaged families. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields of study in the basic sciences, engineering, other applied sciences, and science and mathematics teaching.

MERIT: Awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue careers in the fields of science and technology.

QUALIFICATIONS: Who are eligible?

1. Natural-born Filipino citizens

2. Grade 12 students under the STEM track

3. For non-STEM Grade 12 students: those who belong to the upper 5% of the graduating class; and

4. For High school graduates prior to the K-12 program: those who have not yet earned any post-secondary units in college/university level (must also be part of the upper 5% in his/her high school graduating class).

Qualifications	RA 7687	Merit
1. natural-born Filipino citizen;	✓	✓
2. poor, talented and deserving student who belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators;	✓	✗
3. a. member of the top five percent (5%) of the Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class; or b. member of the STEM strand senior high school graduating class;	✓	✓
4. resident of the municipality as attested by the barangay;	✓	✓
5. of good moral character and in good health;	✓	✓
6. do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate   units	✓	✓
7. a. Have not taken any previous DOST-SEI   examination;	✓	✓
or b. Have taken the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Examination but did   not qualify for the scholarship;
or c. Qualifier of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship but did not avail of the award;
8. qualifier of the S&T Scholarship Examination	✓	✓

REQUIREMENTS: Items to be Submitted

NOTE: Forms A to G are available in the Application Form/System

Items to be Submitted	RA 7687	Merit
1. Personal Information (Form A)	✓	✓
2. Household Information Questionnaire (Form B)	✓	✓
3. Certificate of Good Moral Character (Form C)	✓	✓
4. Certificate of Good Health (Form D)	✓	✓
5. Principal's Certification (Form E1 or E2)	✓	✓
- Form E1- applicant belongs to the senior high school STEM   strand class
- Form E2-applicant belongs to the upper 5% of   the NON-STEM strand senior high school graduating class
7. Certificate of Residency (Form F)	✓	✓
8. Parent's Certification(Form G)	✓	✓
9. Applicant’s Certification (Form H)	✓	✓
10. Signed Declaration by applicant and the   Parent/Legal Guardian (Form I)	✓	✓
11. Recent (1”x1”) picture	✓	✓
12. Photocopy of Birth Certificate	✓	✓
13. Parent/s 2019 Income Tax Return / W2 / Employment   Contract for OFW / BIR Cert. of Exemption from Filing of ITR / Brgy. Cert. of   Indigency	✓	✓

SCHOLARSHIP PRIVILEGES

A. Regular Academic Year
Tuition and other school fees	₱40,000.00 / year
Book Allowance	₱10,000.00 / year
Group Health and Accident Insurance	Premium
Transportation Allowance	1 economy-class roundtrip fare
(for those studying outside of home province)
Monthly Living Allowance	₱7,000.00 / month
Thesis Allowance	₱10,000.00
Graduation Clothing Allowance	₱1,000.00
B. Summer Allowance (if required in the curriculum)
Tuition and other school fees	₱1,500.00
Book Allowance	₱500.00 (to submit Official Receipt)
Monthly Living Allowance	₱7,000.00 / month for two months

PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND STUDY PLACEMENTS

Please be guided by the program and study placement you are interested in. Visit SEI's website at www.sei.dost.gov.ph.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants are encouraged to use online application system/form: https://www.science-scholarships.ph/.

You may also file or submit application forms through DOST-SEI regional offices.

The deadline for online application is on August 28, 2020.

ONLINE APPLICATION

The application to the 2021 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Program is divided into four (4) steps:

STEP 1. Registration

STEP 2. Eligibility Check

STEP 3. Filling out of Application Form and uploading of documentary requirements

3.1 Personal Information
3.2 Contact Information
3.3 Family Information
3.4 Contribution
3.5 Household Information
3.6 School Information
3.7 Uploading of Documentary Requirements

STEP 4: Selection of Test Center

NOTE: If already registered, just sign in.

The DOST-SEI online application system include several steps to complete. It is crucial that you carefully read all the instructions while filling out the various Forms herein. You are also encouraged to seek guidance from your parents/guardian in completing the application procedure.

INQUIRIES/CLARIFICATIONS

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

• tel nos.: (02)8583-4912, (02)8837-2071 loc. 2382
• cellphone no.: 09278868816;
• e-mail: seischolarshipsug@gmail.com or seischolarships@gmail.com
• online system: admin@science-scholarships.ph
• https://www.science-scholarships.ph/support

The Summit Express will also update this site for the status and results of the 2021 DOST Scholarship exam.

PREVIOUS EXAM

On March 29, a total of 9,788 graduating senior high school students clinched a slot in the country’s premier science scholarship programs for SY 2020-2021. Out of the total number of passers, 5,917 qualified as scholars under the RA 7687 while while 3,871 qualified under the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program.

The 2020 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination, which was held on October 20, 2019 in 347 test centers nationwide, hit a record-breaking 102,526 examinees. View list of qualifiers here.

— The Summit Express