Unleash Your Potential with the DOST-SEI Scholarship: Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in AY 2023-2024!

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Science and Technology: Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Scholarship Program is a prestigious scholarship that aims to support Filipino students who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate in science and technology-related fields. The program offers qualified applicants financial assistance and other benefits, including tuition and additional school fees, monthly stipends, and research grants.

In this program, you will have the chance to learn from some of the best mentors and experts in the field, conduct innovative research, and contribute to advancing knowledge and technology in the Philippines.

If you are passionate about science and technology and wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate, consider applying for the DOST-SEI Scholarship Program for 2023-2024. It could start a rewarding and fulfilling journey toward a bright future in your chosen field.

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FRIENDLY ADVICE

If you want to apply for the DOST-SEI Scholarship Program for the academic year 2023-2024, here are some tips that can help you increase your chances of being accepted:

1. Start early and prepare all the necessary documents.
2. Familiarize yourself with the program’s guidelines and requirements.
3. Choose a science and technology-related field of study.
4. Maintain a high GPA and take relevant courses.
5. Prepare for the aptitude test.
6. Highlight your academic achievements.
7. Get recommendations from professors, mentors, or employers.
8. Be honest and sincere in your application.

The DOST-SEI Scholarship Program is competitive, so make sure to prepare well and submit a strong application. Good luck with your application!

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DOST-SEI Scholarship Program for Master’s and Doctorate degree

COURSE/ DEGREE LEVEL

• Master’s in Mathematics / Science Education
• Doctoral in Mathematics / Science Education

BENEFITS

Masters:

• Stipend: 25,000/mo.
• Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance: 20,000/AY
• Transportation Allowance: One (1) actual economy class round trip per academic year
• Group Accident & Health Insurance Premium
• Thesis/Dissertation Allowance: 60,000
• Student Research Support Fund:
  • Research Grant: 114,000
  • Dissemination Grant: 75,000
  • Mentor’s Fee: 36,000

Doctoral:

• Tuition & other school fees: Actual
• Stipend: 33,000/mo.
• Learning Materials and/or Connectivity Allowance: 20,000/AY
• Transportation Allowance: One (1) actual economy class round trip per academic year
• Group Accident & Health Insurance Premium
• Thesis/Dissertation Allowance: 100,000
• Student Research Support Fund:
  • Research Grant: 253,000
  • Dissemination Grant: 150,000
  • Mentor’s Fee: 72,000

WHO CAN APPLY

Who else may apply?
✓ Ph.D. graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second Ph.D. degree.
✓ MS/Ph.D. non-scholar graduate (not S&T related) who intends to pursue a second MS/Ph.D. degree.

Who may NO longer apply?
✓ Ph.D. graduate (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue another MS degree program.
✓ MS graduate in a priority S&T program (scholar or non-scholar) who intends to pursue a second MS degree.

CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY

1. Natural-born Filipino citizen;
2. Not more than 50 years old at the time of application;
3. In good health and of good moral character;
4. Pass the admission requirements for graduate studies at any of the NCGSME member universities;
5. Have at least two years of teaching experience in science and mathematics for a Doctoral; or at least one-year teaching experience or have graduated with academic honors or graduated as a DOST scholar for a Master;
6. If employed: Allowed to study full-time for two or three years (Residential Mode) and part-time for six years at UPOU (Distance Education Mode); and
6. For employees of the DepEd: Officially endorsed by DepEd (Signed Form 2A by Division Superintendent and Regional Director)
6. Must have been in service for at least five (5) years.
6. Must have at least a Very Satisfactory performance rating for the last two (2) years.
6. For employed non-DepEd applicants: Certificate of Employment, Permit to Study (Signed Form 2B by the Head of the University);
7. Not a recipient of other scholarship; and
8. Willing to accept the terms and conditions specified in the Scholarship Contract.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Capacity Building  Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME) Brochure

1. Accomplished Information Form (Form 1);
2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate;
3. If employed, Certification of Employment and Permit to Study (Form 2A or Form 2B);
4. Medical Certificate (Form 3);
5. Certified True Copy of Service Record, if employed;
6. Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records (TOR);
7. Notice of Admission to the Master’s/Doctoral in Science and Mathematics Education program in the Graduate School at any of the NCGSME member universities;
8. Endorsement from two (2) former professors; and
9. Letter of nomination/recommendation from the head of the university.
10. Commitment to complete the degree.
11. Valid NBI Clearance.

SELECTION OF AWARDEES

1. University screens and evaluates the accomplished application form and other documentary requirements of the applicant.
2. University interviews short-listed applicants
3. University endorses the list of potential qualifiers to SEI.
4. DOST-SEI validates eligibility of the potential qualifiers to the scholarship

Additional Process for DepEd Teacher Applicants

• DOST-SEI endorses to DepEd the list of names of potential qualifiers from DepEd who are teaching and non-teaching
  personnel with at least five (5) years in the service and at least a very satisfactory performance rating for the last two years per DepEd D.O. 68 s.2009.
• DepEd issues potential qualifier Certification re-Permit to go on Leave with Compensation.
• DepEd endorses to DOST-SEI the list of qualified DepEd teachers and non-teaching personnel for final approval of the DOST Secretary.

5. Upon approval of the DOST Secretary, the list of awardees is final and unappealable.
6. DOST-SEI, through the Consortium Project Directors, sends the notice of award to the awardees. 

WHERE TO OBTAIN AND FILE THE APPLICATION FORM

1.  ADMU	9.  MSU-Marawi
Dr. Raphael A. Guerrero	Prof. Sonny M. Magno
Dean, School of Science and Eng’g.	Project Director
Project Director, CBPSME	Institute of Science Education
Loyola Heights, Quezon City	Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
09989629464	09569960528
cbpsme.admu@gmail.com	sonnymagno7963@gmail.com
2.  BicolU	10. PNU
Dr. Lorna M. Miña	Dr. Crist John M. Pastor
Project Director	Project Director
College of Education, Legazpi Cty	National Center for Teacher Education
09177071417	Taft Avenue, Manila
lmmina@bicol-u.edu.ph	8317-1768 loc 739
joannakeith.madrona@bicol-u.edu.ph	pastor.cjm@pnu.edu.ph
3.  CLSU	11. SMU
Dr. Eden S. David	Dr. Melanie G. Gurat
Project Director	Project Director
Dept. of Biological Sciences, College of Science	School of Graduate Studies
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija	Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
940-8310	09359660062
eus_davidrdd@clsu.edu.ph	smu.cbpsme@gmail.com
4.  CNU	12. UPCEd
Dr. Ireneo C. Abad	Dr. Ma. Nympha B. Joaquin
Project Director	Project Coordinator
College of Teacher Education	UP College of Education
Cebu City, Cebu	UP Diliman, Quezon City
09052159530	(63) 8981-8500 loc 2811
614n231886@gmail.com	mbjoaquin@up.edu.ph
5.  DLSU	13. UP Open University
Dr. Voltaire M. Mistades	Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao
Project Director	Project Director
Science Education Department	Faculty of Education UP Open University
Taft Avenue, Manila	Los Baños, Laguna
526-5916	536-6009
cbpsme@dlsu.edu.ph	ricardo.bagarinao@upou.edu.ph
voltaire.mistades@dlsu.edu.ph
	14. USC
6.  LNU	Dr. Richard R. Jugar
Dr. Josephine C. Pelingon	Project Director
Project Director	School of Education
Office of the Graduate School	Cebu City
Tacloban City, Leyte	230-0100 loc. 146
09177051150	rrjugar@usc.edu.ph
cbpsme@lnu.edu.ph
	15. WMSU
7.  MMSU	Dr. Mohammad Nur S. Paspasan
Dr. Aris Reynold V. Cajigal	Project Director
Project Director	College of Science and Mathematics
College of Teacher Education	Zamboanga City
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte	991-7979/(062)991-7247
09271268907/09205976184	lmnspaspasan@gmail.com
arvcajigal@mmsu.edu.ph
crbueno@mmsu.edu.ph	16. WVSU
	Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris
8.  MSU-IIT	Project Director
Dr. Monera Salic-Hairulla	College of Education
Project Director	IloiloCity
College of Education	09218008856/(033)3200870 loc 1809
Iligan City, Lanao del Norte	dost-seicbpsme@wvsu.edu.ph
221-4050 to 55
ced.sme@g.msuiit.edu.ph
monera.salic@g.msuiit.edu.ph

CONCLUSION

The DOST-SEI Scholarship Program for AY 2023-2024 offers financial support for Masters’s or Doctorate degrees in science and technology. However, the application process is competitive, and applicants must meet specific requirements. By starting early, focusing on academics, preparing for the aptitude test, and being truthful, applicants can increase their chances of acceptance.

With dedication and hard work, the program can help scholars achieve their academic and career goals and contribute to the development of science and technology in the Philippines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for the applicant to submit to the university is on June 30, 2023, while the university must submit the applicant’s particulars to SEI on or before July 31, 2023, for the First Semester of AY 2023-2024.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the S&T Scholarship Division at
Tel no.: 8330 8876, 8330 8826 
Email: cbpsme@sei.dost.gov.ph

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