Twenty eight high school graduates in Negros Oriental have passed the scholarship exam of the Department of Science & Technology-Science Education Institute for the school year beginning June 2012.
DOST Information Officer Roslyn Tambago said the passers are qualified as scholars of science and technology courses under the RA 7687, a scholarship program for talented and deserving students belonging to economically disadvantaged families.
DoST-SEI scholars under the RA 7687 will receive tuition fee subsidy and other school fees, book allowance, monthly living allowance for 10-11 month duration.
The following qualifiers comprise of 8.5 percent of the 330 students in Negros Oriental who took the exam on November 20, 2011:
Kurt Harem Adalid and Christ John Cabanag of Bais City National High School; Jemar Catubig, Ken Naquimen, Joyce Mae Pino and Joshua Soldivillo of Negros Oriental High School; Maeben Mariah Angay, Krystal April Joy Curso, Arean Fel Dorio and Caress Tayo of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial High School; Adrian Dela Cruz and Joven Jalbuana, Bayawan National High school; Arnel Buensalida of Kalumboyan National High School; Marne Alberto, The Sisters of Mary Boystown and Girlstown; Nokki John Bayot of Pamplona National High School;
From Valencia National High School, Agnes Tabarcon and Ralph Viente; John Paul Cadalso of Mabinay Science High School; Divien Grace Dael, Guihulngan National High School; Mark Joseph Domocol, Pantao National High School; Aaron Paul Gloria, Santiago Delmo National High School; Hikaru Kanazawa, Deco Carmel Academy; Monroe Obera, San Miguel National High School; Charles Jon Michael Pajaron, Sitaon Science National High School; Jay-Ar Rosano, Junob National High School; Omar Soberano, Mabinay Science High School; John Anthony Trazona, San Jose Provincial High School; and Carl Adrian Velasco of Taclobo National High School.
Qualifiers who accept the scholarship awards will take up baccalaureate degree courses in the fields of Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
As DOST scholars, they will receive tuition subsidies and allowances for books, school uniform, and transportation, and other privileges, said Tambago
The above qualifiers will have an orientation seminar on April 30, at 8:00 am at the DOST-Negros Oriental Provincial Science & Technology Center in Daro, Dumaguete City. (PIA)
