The Department of Science & Technology, through the Science Education Institute, is now accepting applications for Undergraduate S&T Scholarships for AY 2011-2012. High school students who wish to pursue baccalaureate degree program in the priority fields of study in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering are eligible to apply if they belong to the top five percent of the graduating class or if they are members of the graduating class of a DOST-SEI identified or DepEd recognized science high school.{{more}}
Depending on their socio-economic status, applicants may be eligible under RA 7687 (Program A) or Merit Scholarship Program (Program B). Program A is intended for the poor, talented and deserving students.
Application requirements include: one fully accomplished application form; two recent identical 1×1 ID pictures; three photocopy of both parents’ income tax return for CY 2009 or original copy of BIR tax exemption certification if parents are non-tax filers; four clear copy of applicant’s birth certificate; electric bills for May-July 2010; and P200.00 examination fee if applying under Program B.
Application forms have been or are being disseminated to the different secondary schools in the province. The forms are also available at the DOST office at 24 Yakal St., Daro, Dumaguete City.
Deadline for submission of applications is on Oct.8, 2010. The nationwide competitive examination will be held on Nov. 21, 2010. (PR)